Business
Tickets now on sale for the prestigious York Press Business Awards 2019 on November 21st at York Racecourse.
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Fashion and homeware brands set to shut 2 York shops and relocate
4:05pm Wednesday 19th February 2020
A CLOTHING and homeware brand is closing two of its shops in York and moving to one new store on the outskirts of the city.
Expanding family-run interior design firm show it's in fine fettle
7:40pm Wednesday 19th February 2020
AN INTERIOR design business is opening two new showrooms with the creation of jobs.
Meet the Boss: Ellen Cole, of Little Seed Group
5:32am Wednesday 19th February 2020
Our series of Meet the Boss Q&As, we catch up with Ellen Cole, of Little Seed Group
Newcomers to York's dining-out scene back Restaurant Week
3:10pm Tuesday 18th February 2020
NEW restaurants, cafes and bars in the city are throwing their weight behind a campaign to entice diners to venture out during a traditionally quiet time for hospitality.
Indie York toasts membership milestone and new website
3:30pm Tuesday 18th February 2020
INDIE York which was launched after the 2015 Boxing Day floods has reached 200 members.
Twisted Group deal seals future for specialist York firm
2:43pm Tuesday 18th February 2020
A SPECIALIST hydro dipping company in York has been acquired for an undisclosed sum.
New apartments at former care home site win over buyers
12:43pm Tuesday 18th February 2020
MORE than 30 per cent of a new residential development in York has been sold.
Plans for UK's first tree centre in North Yorkshire take root
1:25pm Tuesday 18th February 2020
CONTRACTORS have been appointed to build the UK’s first Tree Health Centre.
CBeebies Rainbow Adventure shows potential of York Castle Gateway
4:50am Friday 14th February 2020
PLANS to house a giant inflatable structure on a York car park will provide "a window into the area's future as a family-friendly space".
New TV series shows off the sweet side of York
11:21am Thursday 13th February 2020
CHOCOLATIERS have been battling it out in York to win the ultimate prize of having their bar commercially produced by Nestlé.
White Rose Awards start search for the best in tourism
12:15pm Wednesday 12th February 2020
THE SEARCH is on to find the best in tourism with the launch of the 2020 White Rose Awards.
College in York launches new technology centre
11:40am Wednesday 12th February 2020
A NEW Institute of Technology has been launched at York College to deliver higher level digital and engineering technical skills.
York jobs fair offers roles in fashion, food and luxury retail
10:56am Wednesday 12th February 2020
A JOBS fair is being held tomorrow, Thursday, to promote full and part-time positions at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York.
York's hospitality scene has a new voice
3:30am Wednesday 12th February 2020
TWO new figures have taken the reigns of York's hospitality body to give the sector a louder voice in the city.
Major York employer calls on Government to back phased retirement
4:20am Wednesday 12th February 2020
ONE of York's biggest employers is calling on Government to enable a phased approach to retirement.
New shop owners in Bishy Road scoop retail award
5:00am Wednesday 12th February 2020
A COUPLE who took over Frankie & Johnny's Cookshop in York have been rewarded for their success over the past 18 months.
City law firm shares its 2020 Vision
6:10am Wednesday 12th February 2020
A LEADING law firm in York hosted a drinks reception in the city to share its 2020 Vision with clients and colleagues.
York estate agency launches ground-breaking virtual reality tours
1:45pm Tuesday 11th February 2020
PROSPECTIVE buyers will now be able to take hyper-realistic virtual property tours as an alternative to conventional viewings.
Law firm invests in new offices at £35m Hudson Quarter
10:34am Tuesday 11th February 2020
A LEGAL firm is investing in new offices in the heart of York to support the group's plans to significantly boost its presence in the city.
Jobs boost as specialist firm looks to expand
1:11pm Tuesday 11th February 2020
A FUNDING specialist is expanding to support future growth.
£1 million leisure site is on track in North Yorkshire
12:33pm Tuesday 11th February 2020
A NEW £1m glamping and leisure complex in North Yorkshire is on track to be completed in Spring.
TV hits have put Yorkshire on the global map for production
4:30am Saturday 8th February 2020
HITS from the big and small screens have ensured Yorkshire is globally recognised as a hub for TV and film production, said the head of BBC North.
Triathlon bike shop launches in York
5:00am Friday 7th February 2020
A CITY centre shop will become home to potentially the UK’s largest stockist of ex-demo and refurbished triathlon bikes.
Drax is removed from investment blacklist
2:55pm Thursday 6th February 2020
NORWAY'S oil fund has lifted its restriction on investing in Drax as the North Yorkshire power company ditches coal in favour of cleaner energy.
Rising numbers of London workers are buying homes in York
3:16pm Thursday 6th February 2020
AN ESTATE agent in York has found that almost one fifth of its buyers last year commuted to London for work.
Who made the shortlist for the Visit York Tourism Awards 2020?
3:50am Wednesday 5th February 2020
FAIRIES, zombies and Van Gogh have all been recognised for helping to make York a magnet for tourists.
York chocolate-makers add a new twist to nation's favourite bubbly bar
10:25am Wednesday 5th February 2020
ONE of the nation's favourite chocolate bars which are produced in York now has a new twist.
Jobs boost as York waste firm hits £10m turnover
5:20am Wednesday 5th February 2020
A YORK-based refuse and recycling company is boosting jobs in the city after hitting the £10 million turnover milestone within four years.
Work starts on £1.4m scheme at York business park
12:12pm Wednesday 5th February 2020
WORK is underway on a £1.4 million development at York Business Park.
York digital agency toasts its best year
4:20am Wednesday 5th February 2020
A YORK-based digital agency is ringing in its fourth birthday with two new client wins on the back of a successful year.
National Apprenticeship Week invites you to 'look beyond' more traditional paths
2:22pm Tuesday 4th February 2020
SCHOOL leavers and people looking to reinvent their careers are being encouraged to explore the less trodden career paths.
New name unveiled for York-based finance company
3:12pm Tuesday 4th February 2020
A York-based finance company has a new name and fresh look.
York hair salon crowned best in the UK at awards night
3:10am Monday 3rd February 2020
A SALON in York has been crowned the best in the UK.
Grand Hotel closes in on ‘no single-use plastic’ goal
2:00pm Thursday 30th January 2020
A PLEDGE to eliminate all single-use plastic within a year has led to changes throughout York’s only five star hotel.
What happens to the waste from Castle Howard's 270,000 visitors?
1:51pm Thursday 30th January 2020
CASTLE Howard has teamed up with a waste management company to reduce the environmental impact of its 270,000 visitors each year.
Travel company helps boost live music in North Yorkshire
1:40pm Thursday 30th January 2020
A TRAVEL company has again joined forces with event promoters Cuffe and Taylor to support live music and tourism on the North Yorkshire coast.
Free breakfast seminar to help future-proof your business
1:04pm Thursday 30th January 2020
A FREE breakfast seminar is being held to help people future-proof their business.
Business confidence is on the rise in Yorkshire and Humber
3:10am Thursday 30th January 2020
BUSINESS confidence rose during January on the back of an increase in economic optimism.
Rapid growth leads to diagnostic firm expansion
4:40am Wednesday 29th January 2020
AN INNOVATIVE York company is expanding in a move which will create new jobs in the region.
Recycling site spares tonnes of PVC-U from landfill burial
3:20am Wednesday 29th January 2020
A RECYCLING facility in North Yorkshire helped prevent tens of thousands of tonnes of PVC-U from ending up in landfill during 2019.
Long-standing York criminal practice undergoes expansion
5:30am Wednesday 29th January 2020
A CRIMINAL practice has grown its team and is now almost doubling the size of its York offices.
Finance director bolsters senior team at rail tech company
6:06am Wednesday 29th January 2020
A YORK-based transport technology company has strengthened its senior management team.
Estate agency strengthens new homes sales team
5:11am Wednesday 29th January 2020
AN INDEPENDENT York estate agency has strengthened its land and new homes team of specialists.
Trading success wins award for York franchise
4:38pm Wednesday 29th January 2020
OUTSTANDING work by a driver employment agency in York has won recognition for the team.
York firm enjoys record year with £75m worth of property investments
11:04am Tuesday 28th January 2020
YORK-based property specialists invested £75 million in 2019 in a record year for the company.
Law firm relocates after outgrowing offices
10:10am Tuesday 28th January 2020
A LAW firm has relocated after outgrowing its offices.
“I’m proud I bring parents together” - Meet the Boss with Emily Pickard, of York Mumbler
10:31am Tuesday 28th January 2020
Our latest Meet the Boss series features Emily Pickard who owns York Mumbler, an on-line resource for local parents, and is a mum to two daughters
Holiday park launches new luxury lodges
10:30am Tuesday 28th January 2020
A HOLIDAY park is celebrating the launch of 42 luxury lodges.
York car dealership wins top award
12:45pm Tuesday 28th January 2020
STAFF at a car dealership in York have been honoured for their sales success and excellent customer care.
PICTURES: Luxury aparthotel opens its doors in York
5:00am Saturday 25th January 2020
A LUXURY aparthotel complete with a gym and deli has opened in York city centre.
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Recovery after the storms
1:45pm Tuesday 18th February 2020
OVER the last couple of weeks many homes and business across the UK have been affected by Storm Ciara and more recently Storm Dennis.
Tax implications of providing company cars
6:10am Wednesday 12th February 2020
DOES it pay off to provide zero-emission cars?
Meet the boss: Polly Metcalfe, managing director of The Ice Co
9:00am Wednesday 2nd January 2019
POLLY METCALFE, managing director of The Ice Co, has always been involved in the family business in some way.
Meet the boss: Sarah Ashton, the payroll partner at Garbutt + Elliott
3:27pm Tuesday 27th November 2018
Meet SARAH ASHTON, the payroll partner at Garbutt + Elliott
