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
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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
Mid Yorkshire Chamber launches new member benefit
A new business funding matching tool looking to revolutionise access to finance for businesses throughout the districts of Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield has today been launched by the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. The new Chamber Finance Finder offers new and existing members fast and simple access to all funding options,
Yorkshire Water invests £250k in biodiversity projects across the region
Yorkshire Water has invested in, and partnered with, seven projects across the region that aim to develop, improve and protect the natural environment. As the second largest landowner in the county, the company is in a unique position to help encourage wildlife and plants across the region to thrive. Through its
£7.5m funding package to help SMEs in Yorkshire and the North East
A multi-million pound funding package from Unity Trust Bank is enabling a not-for-profit social enterprise to support more than 150 businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Business & Enterprise Finance Ltd, trading as Business Enterprise Fund, has secured a £7.5m loan from the commercial bank with a social conscience to help SMEs
South Yorkshire accountancy helps claim over £2m
A South Yorkshire accountancy practice has helped businesses claim more than £2m to cope with the lockdown Gibson Booth Ltd and its payroll arm, Salary Solutions Limited, have helped over 100 businesses claim furlough rebates, apply for grants and access various loan funding schemes. The furlough claims alone add up to more
Business owners secure £10m in funding thanks to Yorkshire accountancy
A Yorkshire-based firm of chartered accountants and businesses advisors has helped its portfolio of clients secure over £10m in financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shenward worked around the clock to develop true forecasts and understand the impact on trading abilities in order to present the most viable forms of funding
Beverley Building Society appoints Esther Morley as NED
Beverley Building Society has appointed Esther Morley to its board as a non-executive director. We are looking forward to the insights she will bring from her 20 years of financial services experience, and in particular the lending knowledge she gained during her time as managing director of challenger bank Secure Trust’s