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Job loss threat for 650 staff at McCain Foods in Scarborough
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The North of England has seen a slowdown in hiring activity for both permanent and temporary roles. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

North of England sees slowdown in hiring activity for permanent and temp roles

Yorkshire entrepreneur Gary Martin has bought the hardware business and assets of Chameleon Technology out of administration, saving 22 jobs in Harrogate and securing the future of its smart meter display operations.

Jobs saved as Chameleon founder rescues business

Library image of Leeds city centre. The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: North of England survey signalled concurrent growth in the recruitment of permanent and short-term staff. Both rates of expansion were slightly above their respective long-run averages and the strongest among the four monitored English regions. (Photo by Greg Wright)

Permanent hiring in North is growing, says survey

Shoppers out on the High Street. PIC: James Hardisty

Economic growth alone won't fix belonging crisis - Kim Samuel

Amazon jobs, Leeds: the warehouse giant has announced above-inflation payrises for its staff

Amazon jobs, Leeds: inflation-busting payrises delivered

The Tan Hill Inn (pictured)– the highest pub in Britain - near Richmond

Britain's highest pub on the hunt for new staff - with one major perk

The UK will be entering a team of 28 young people into the WorldSkills competition

Ad Feature Charity proposes 'skills competitions' to equip NEETs for workplace

Entain is the parent company of Coral and Ladbrokes. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Entain: Coral and Ladbrokes owner to cut a fifth of customer care jobs globally

The leadership investment West Yorkshire needs to achieve its growth ambitions

Ad Feature Building West Yorkshire’s next generation of business leaders

Doncaster Sheffield Airport. PIC: James Hardisty

Time and public confidence is running out on DSA

Politicians and business leaders at the Humber Hydrogen launch in Hull. Credit: Humber Hydrogen

Humber Hydrogen network 'would save 4,000 jobs in steel and chemicals'

Varley Street, Pudsey

Homes plan for historic Leeds building blocked by council

James Clark and Howard Smith of Interpath were appointed as Joint Administrators of Torsion Construction Limited on 29 July 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

Jobs lost as administrators appointed to Torsion

President Japarov (right) hosted the launch ceremony

Ad Feature Special Financial Investment Territory launched in Tamchy

Andrew Milnes is head of the Mortgage Advice Bureau, Bingley.

How to get a mortgage with a blemished credit record

The satellite will also be supported by MDA Space's legacy products for the deployable mechanism of thrusters and reflectors.

Ad Feature MDA Space to partner with Mitsubishi Electric's satellite programme

Two-thirds of business owners are fearful for their future due to rising costs.

Two-thirds of small firms hike prices as rises set to continue

This wheeled BiGDUG toolbox is designed to keep tools organised and portable, offering a practical storage solution for DIY enthusiasts, home mechanics and tradespeople working across multiple locations.

This £24 mobile toolbox could be a DIY bargain worth knowing about

A person tapping away at a laptop keyboard. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

AI is going to disrupt ‘white-collar’ industries - Dr Craig Johnson

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (centre) and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) meet apprentices. PIC: Simon Jones/The Sun/PA Wire

Rising in Neets not down to fecklessness - Andy Brown
It takes some doing. In a country with an aging population over one million young people are without work and not training. Whilst the birth rate has dropped to an alarmingly low 1.39 per woman the number of young people not in education employment now stands at 1,012,000.
Andy Brown

Advanced Manufacturing Park in South Yorkshire.

Economic decline does not have to be accepted across the North

The land-based sector adds £2.5 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supports 452,900 jobs, often in rural and remote areas.

Ad Feature Failure to invest in agricultural training risks UK food security

University students during a graduation ceremony. PIC: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Employment opportunities for young people important

Former health secretary Alan Milburn following the publication of the interim Milburn Report into Young People and Work, at West Library Youth Employment Hub, north London. Credit: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Snowflake Generation tag on young people is 'a myth', report finds

Former health secretary Alan Milburn

Britain faces 'generational fault line' with 1.25m NEET youngsters

Morrisons is planning to shut about 100 lossmaking convenience stores as the supermarket faces cost pressures it says have been worsened by “Government policy”. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Morrisons plans to close 100 lossmaking convenience shops

Royds Farm Rd, Holbeck. Google Image.

Cheer-leading plan for former warehouse in Leeds

The Humber Bridge.

Hull could be one of cities most impacted by Middle East energy crisis

Computer firm Microsoft is set to be given the go-ahead to build a data centre on the site of a former power station.

Computer firm Microsoft set to get green light to build data centre

Asher Miller, Restructuring Partner at BTG, said: “We are delighted to have been able to facilitate the prepackaged sale of this unique business to maintain continuity of service to its customers and save 72 jobs across the sites that have been acquired." (Photo supplied on behalf of BTG/Jason Mitchell)

72 jobs saved following sale of The Potions Cauldron

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband. PIC: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire

Investment in clean hydrogen project to be welcomed
The investment into a major clean hydrogen project in Sheffield is important on a number of levels. Firstly, the £86.5m investment from Great British Energy and the Government sends a clear message that Britain is ready to stand at the forefront of the green industrial revolution.
The Yorkshire Post

Cavani has opened its largest UK store yet in Leeds city centre (Photo: Cavani)

Fashion brand picks Yorkshire for major UK flagship store launch

Asda will raise hourly pay to £13.10 for store staff by July

Major supermarket to boost pay for 110,000 staff - how to apply

Millshaw Park Lane, Beeston. Google Image.

Plans for new padel centre in Leeds

An employee stocks shelves at a Tesco supermarket. The retailer is increasing hourly pay for store and warehouse staff by 5.1% from March 29 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK's largest supermarket boosts pay by 5.1% - how to apply for jobs

Wickes plans to expand from around 230 to 300 stores across the UK (Photo: Pexels)

DIY giant to open more stores and create 2,000 jobs - how to apply

Primark is raising hourly pay for over 27,000 retail staff across the UK (Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Major clothing chain boosts pay for 27,000 UK staff – how to apply

Aldi plans to open 40 new UK stores as part of a £370m expansion

Supermarket to create 1,100+ jobs in £370m UK expansion – how to apply

Alexander Armstrong supports HP's Rapid Response Print Squad in London

Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments

Marks & Spencer will raise pay for around 55,000 store workers by 6.4% from April (Photo: THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Major UK supermarket boosts shop staff pay by 6.4% - how to apply

BrewDog's North Street site, in Leeds, is one of the venues set to close.

BrewDog: 38 bars to close with 484 jobs lost after £33m rescue deal

44 per cent said general background noise causes them to lose concentration.

Two thirds of Gen Z office workers can’t work without headphones on

Alexandra Depledge, UK government adviser on Entrepreneurship

Advisor apologises over 'disgusting' comments on restaurants

The new tax year begins on April 6, 2026, making now a strategic time to ask for a pay rise (Photo: Pexels)

How to negotiate a pay rise before the 2026 tax year starts

Gen Z employment in construction and trades has surged 16.8% year-on-year (Photo: Pexels)

Gen Z turns to trade jobs as youth seek 'AI-proof' careers - apply

An employee stacks shelves at a Waitrose supermarket. John Lewis Partnership is investing £108 million in a 6.9% pay rise for shop workers (Photo: HOLLIE ADAMS/AFP via Getty Images)

Shop staff at major high street retailer to get £1,600 pay lift

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) arrives for a visit to a new 'Jobcentre on Wheels'. Wakefield will host one of the nine new vans (Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Wakefield to get 'Jobcentre on Wheels' as unemployment rates rise

All 40 Quiz stores remain open, with bigger in-store clearance discounts now live (Photo: David Potter/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Fashion chain expands in-store sales after falling into administration

From June 30, 2026, 18-year-olds in the UK can become train drivers (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

UK lets 18-year-olds become train drivers from June – how to apply

13,000 new apprenticeship and T Level placements will be created in construction (Photo: Pexels)

13,000 apprenticeships for plumbers and bricklayers announced - apply

Nurses in the accident and emergency department work during a busy shift. More than 1.4 million NHS staff in England will receive a 3.3% pay rise from April (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

NHS workers' 3.3% pay rise confirmed for April 2026 - how to apply

A nurse uses a wireless electronic tablet to order medicines. NHS nurses in England are set to benefit from a major pay and career overhaul agreed with the RCN (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Thousands of NHS staff in Yorkshire set to receive pay rises

Apprenticeships aren’t just for young people; adults can use them to switch careers (Photo: Pexels)

Older workers can thrive with apprenticeships – how to get started

National Apprenticeship Week runs February 9–15, 2026 across the UK (Photo: Pexels)

How to find hands-on work near you this National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week 2026 runs from Monday 9 to Sunday, February 15 (Photo: Pexels)

National Apprenticeship Week: what it is and why it matters to you

Health and beauty chain Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores this year

Superdrug to open 30 new stores this year - including in Leeds

Lidl has announced its seventh UK pay rise since 2023, effective from March (Photo: Brian Eyre)

Supermarket raises UK wages for seventh time since 2023 - how to apply

Fashion retailer Quiz has entered administration, with 109 jobs cut at head office and its warehouse

UK fashion chain falls into administration - what it means for stores

52 per cent are picking up the tools to cut costs.

"Make do and mend" gives damaged items a second life

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