More of South Yorkshire’s businesses are now eligible for financial support to get through the COVID pandemic, with a new phase of grants targeted at some of those not previously eligible for national funding. As part of more than £30m of discretionary grants secured by Sheffield City Region following agreement with
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MBO kicks off next chapter of growth for JM Glendinning
CEO Nick Houghton has completed a management buyout at JM Glendinning Insurance Brokers, with backing from growth investor Synova Capital, which will pave the way for the Yorkshire headquartered firm to grow the business four-fold over the next five years. Established in 1972 by John and Joan Glendinning, and now operating
Corksol receives a six-figure grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund
West-Yorkshire based company, Corksol Ltd, receives a six-figure grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to develop an internal insulation solution for the future Corksol Ltd, the Brighouse-based company that exclusively distributes Corksol SprayCork to approved applicators across the UK, has received a £150,000 grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to
R3 Yorkshire group backs Talk Money Week
People with financial problems should seek expert help rather than bury their heads in the sand, advises R3 insolvency trade body for Yorkshire at the start of Talk Money Week. (November 9 to 13) It says that COVID-19’s financial impact could be a potential conversation starter for individuals and families during
Fresh funding fuels leisure business expansion for a young entrepreneur
Leeds-based Fresh Thinking Capital has helped a young entrepreneur acquire funding to support the expansion of his successful hospitality business. Louis Dixon, 22, has secured £550,000 to support the expansion of his business, The Deep Beat Entertainment cafe company, which operates in 13 sites across the UK in parks and leisure
Major rise in Yorkshire and Humber R&D tax relief claims
Yorkshire and Humber has seen another rise in R&D (research and development) tax credit claims, according to statistics released today by HMRC. The latest 2018-19 figures show companies in the region made a total of 4,285 claims, up from 3,350 made that this time last year. There were 3,815 successful R&D
Stephen George + Partners submits plans for new £15.8m Halifax bus station
Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) and infrastructure firm AECOM have submitted plans for a £15.8m bus station in Halifax, a key regeneration project which will deliver a fully enclosed concourse with 19 DIRO stands, fully enclosed waiting areas, retail and information facilities under a stunning feature timber framed concourse
Firm hails impact of job retention scheme but worst is yet to come
A firm of chartered accountants and business advisors has hailed the impact of the Government’s Job Retention Scheme in helping protect businesses - but has warned the worst is yet to come. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) allowed companies to furlough staff and cut costs during the pandemic. As soon as
Major Chinese bank renews strong CPP relationship
One of the biggest banks in China has extended its contract with CPP Group to help customers whose payment cards go missing. CPP Group China has signed a three-year deal with Bank of Communications Pacific Credit Card Centre (Bocomm) based in Shanghai. It builds on a successful relationship started in 2018 and
RSM appointed administrators to manufacturing businesses following prepack sale
Paul Dounis and Matthew Haw of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed as joint administrators to Jablite Limited and Styropack (UK) Limited on Monday 15 June 2020. The administrators completed a prepack sale of the business and assets of both companies to a new Group jointly owned by two former directors