Hull leads Yorkshire and Humber when it comes to innovation
Hull is leading the way when it comes to innovation. The city has the highest number of research and development tax relief claims in the whole of Yorkshire and Humber,…
Coronavirus: ‘First Ryanair agreed to a refund, then it didn’t’
Image copyright Steve Childs Image caption After his flight was cancelled, Steve Childs requested a refund Steve Childs was hoping to travel to Alicante to visit his father, but then…
Rent payment postponement call from leading restaurant chains
Bosses at Burger King, Nando’s and other leading restaurant chains have called on the Chancellor to postpone rent payment for the next nine months. Leaders at the dining chains have…
Coronavirus: Insurer to give £25 refunds as cars and vans sit idle
Image copyright PA Media Image caption Roads have been extremely quiet owing to the virus restrictions One of the UK’s biggest motor insurance companies, Admiral, is giving a £25 refund…
Euro Garages buys four Merseyside sites as it expands North West presence
Four “Merseyside gateway” sites set to become service stations have been acquired by Euro Garages UK. The sites situated in Aintree, Maghull, Huyton and Knowsley on the East Lancs Road…
Coronavirus: Oil price at 18-year low as turmoil persists
Image copyright Getty Images The price of a barrel of Brent Crude – the UK benchmark for oil – has slipped below $20, its lowest level since 2002. The close…
UK employment rate at record high before lockdown
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Many people have started working from home because of the coronavirus outbreak UK employment was estimated at a record high in the three months…
Admiral is giving back £110m to customers for not using vehicles due to Covid-19
Car insurance giant Admiral is giving back £110m in cash to its car and van insurance customers in recognition of them staying at home and driving less due to the…
New plans unveiled for 28-storey apartment block in Birmingham
A new residential tower reaching 28 storeys is set to be developed on one of Birmingham’s busiest roads. Plans have been unveiled to build the complex at the corner of…
Coronavirus: Restaurant bosses call for rent holiday
Image copyright Getty Images High street restaurant bosses have asked the chancellor for a nine-month rent holiday to help them survive the coronavirus crisis. Without it, some two million hospitality…