Strategic appointment marks next phase of ambitious Yorkshire-wide growth plans
Leading recruitment agency Castle Employment Group is pressing ahead with its West Yorkshire growth plans through the strategic appointment of Gemma Watmough to head up its Leeds office. Gemma, a highly experienced accountancy and finance recruiter, joins a 5-strong team and will be responsible for driving Castle’s expansion ambitions in West and South Yorkshire. Building…
C-Kore work with Cranium Engineering on another successful Nigerian deployment
C-Kore’s Subsea Testing tools have successfully completed a complex subsea electrical integrity campaign for a major oil operator in Nigeria, via VAYCO Oil Tools and their Nigerian partner, Cranium Engineering. C-Kore was selected as fast and accurate measurement was essential to minimise disruption during Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) on the FPSO and remove the need…
Embracing Equity and Empowering Women in Business
York’s businesswomen have been invited to join City of York Council for the first of three events planned for 2023, aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in the city. This event, Empowering and Inspiring Women in Business in York, will take place at York St. John University’s Creative Centre, Lord Mayor’s Walk, YO31 7EX, on Thursday 2 March from 10 am to 2 pm….
Employment law update: what lies in store for 2023?
Whilst there are no imminent major changes in employment legislation for the start of 2023, there have been plenty of talking points for employers and employees alike. Nick Wilson, employment partner with Andrew Jackson Solicitors, considers three of the biggest employment law topics at the moment. Strike Action Update In October 2022, we looked at…
Cost of Living – A timely archive film with an uncanny sense of déjà vu
York St John University partners with Yorkshire and North East Film Archives to highlight social issues of the past that feel uncomfortably contemporary “How does it feel to be homeless? Terrible. You know, I never thought it would happen to me.” “We have cut down. We have!” “I’ll make do without during the week, in…
Creative festival provides young people with insights into performing arts industry
York St John University hosts performing arts festival for school pupils in Yorkshire Co-Create is a one-day festival produced by York St John University that celebrates the making of music, dance and theatre with, and for and by members of the youth community. Collaborating with schools in York and North Yorkshire, the festival brought together…
Seal of approval for local training provider
A local Professional training provider has been granted Study Centre approval as part of the companies 5-year growth plan. S.L. Procurement Solutions Limited is a training company delivering Procurement and Supply chain training for professionals who want to gain their CIPS qualifications. The training provider decided to apply for approval with CIPS – and now…
Option to Tax: HMRC changes will increase risk on property transactions
These important changes will affect all those seeking to buy and sell commercial property says Fiona Phillips, partner with Andrew Jackson Solicitors, who considers the implications The VAT default position for the majority of commercial property sales is to treat them as exempt supplies, meaning the seller is unable to reclaim input VAT. It is…
York celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
City of York Council is joining local employers and apprentices to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make during National Apprenticeship Week next week [6-12 February]. The theme for the 16th annual National Apprenticeship Week is ‘Skills for Life’, reflecting how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for…
Bradley Hall supports Teesside International Airport
Leading full-service property firm, Bradley Hall, has collaborated with Teesside International Airport by investing in advertising across the airport site. Tees Valley Combined Authority has made it one of their top priorities in recent years to ensure Teesside International Airport is invested in, generates growth, and has an effect on the local economy for the…
Castle Howard collaborates with Yorkshire baker and writer Freya Cox on seasonal vegan cakes
• Vegan Great British Bake Off star Freya Cox has worked with Castle Howard chefs to create bespoke vegan cakes for sale in the stately home’s cafes and shops • Castle Howard and Freya will create three vegan cakes in 2023 released seasonally • The first cake is a delicious mini-Black Forest Gateau celebrating Veganuary,…
2023/24 Council Budget: Proposals for investment in York’s communities, protecting the vulnerable and combating cost of living crisis
City of York Council has today published its draft Budget proposals for 2023/24, which are set to be discussed at a public meeting next week. The proposals have been prepared following a public consultation with the city’s residents and considering the current financial challenges that are seeing Councils across the country face unprecedented pressures, with…
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