Employment statistics take biggest fall in a decade: the business community...
Statistics released today show that employment in the UK has seen its biggest quarterly drop for a decade. The figures, which were published by the Office for National Statistics, showed that...
View ArticleAlcohol behavioural change platform smashes £1.4m Seedrs target in 24 hours
A platform and community aiming to support people redefining their relationship with alcohol has raised 125 per cent of its crowdfunding target. One Year No Beer has raised £1.8m in its latest campaign...
View ArticleJust Eat plans “aggressive investment” following 44% group revenue boost
Food delivery group Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V is planning an “aggressive” investment programme after reporting ‘strong’ growth in the first half of the year. In a trading update published this morning,...
View ArticleASOS reports "increased confidence" with 20 per cent uplift in revenue
An online fashion retailer has today announced that it expects its revenue for 2020 to be nearly 20 per cent higher than it was last year. ASOS, which is headquartered in London, announced that its...
View ArticleFormer casino on Leeds Dock to be transformed into flexible workspace
A London company has announced a new workspace, wellness and social concept to open at Leeds Dock in Spring next year. Department Casino is part of Allied London’s All Work & Social brand. It will...
View ArticleInternational footballer joins £3.6m Seedrs round for plant-based meat firm
A company that specialises in “hyper-realistic” plant-based meat has secured investment from an international footballer in its latest funding round. THIS has raised £3.6m in its latest campaign on...
View ArticleGovernment partners with high street names for £6.85m global supply chain fund
The government has announced this morning that it is launching a new programme to help high street businesses strengthen global supply chains. The funding, which is made up of £4.85m aid from the...
View ArticleMillions of self-employed set for second funding boost following HMRC...
The government has today launched a second grant to support self-employed people whose business has been affected by COVID-19. Over three million people are set to be eligible for the new payment,...
View ArticleLondon investment firm launches UK’s ‘first' beauty accelerator
A London investment specialist has teamed up with an international beauty brand consultancy to launch the UK’s ‘first beauty accelerator’. SFC Capital has joined forces with The Red Tree to launch a...
View ArticleSecond location for world's first plant-based burger chain to open in Camden...
The owners of Camden Market have announced the opening of the second outlet of the world’s first plant-based burger chain. Neat Burger, which has its primary location in Mayfair, is opening a second...
View ArticleLeeds marketing agency announces 30 per cent increase in revenue
A Leeds marketing agency has announced a 30 per cent increase in revenue for this year despite the challenges posed by coronavirus. The Marketing Optimist announced a £120k total revenue for the year...
View ArticleMothercare launches ‘sustainable’ business model to boost international growth
Baby and children brand Mothercare has confirmed it has launched a “less capital-intensive” business model to improve links between franchise partners and manufacturers. The new system, which will go...
View ArticleLeeds businesses to benefit from new flexible workspace
A disused former warehouse in Leeds City Centre will be transformed into high quality offices after being acquired by a flexible workspace provider. Wizu Workspace has purchased the 8,000 sq ft, Grade...
View ArticleBeverley restauranteurs reopen and set sights on expansion
A new restaurant forced to close immediately after launch due to the coronavirus, has reopened sporting a full refurbishment and COVID-secure measures. Family-owned Pizza Baby, based at Flemingate in...
View ArticleYorkshire startup owners launch online business community
A Yorkshire startup has launched a peer-to-peer community to enable business professionals to network virtually. Meeow puts four like-minded business-people together at random, allowing them to...
View ArticleTeesside food truck delivery service on road to success
A Teesside chef has launched a new food truck delivery service with the support of Tees Valley Business’s Welcome Back Fund. Chef James Tulley was unable to be furloughed after starting a new job at...
View ArticleSouth Yorkshire businesses set for growth boost with new mentoring initiative
A new initiative has been launched to support businesses across South Yorkshire to ‘bounce back’ from COVID-19. Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber.has launched a new mentoring initiative to support SMEd...
View ArticleNewcastle entrepreneur set to support travel industry with new consultancy
A local travel specialist has launched a new venture in a bid to help holidaymakers as well as support the struggling travel industry. Paul Sharp from West Moor has launched his own consultancy after...
View ArticleSlice of success for growing vegan pie startup with Fenwick distribution deal
A North East plant-based food business has secured a distribution deal in one of the region’s most prominent department stores following a period of growth. Magpye, which specialises in vegan pies,...
View ArticleLondon hosiery brand gets global growth leg-up with six-figure funding
A London-based hosiery brand has stepped onto the scaleup ladder with new six-figure funding. Hedoine has secured a £500k loan from Greater London Investment Fund (GLIF) to grow its brand and expand...
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