Small businesses need to accelerate goals

Small businesses need to accelerate goals

A recent survey of SME[1] decision makers conducted by YouGov, on behalf of World Kinect Energy Services, has revealed that some UK industries still have a long way to go to setting a sustainability strategy and goals, and therefore reducing their carbon footprint and...
Shoreditch Sketcher: top tips to get you sketching

Shoreditch Sketcher: top tips to get you sketching

Practising self-care is more important than ever, which is why it’s important to engage in activities that are beneficial for your wellbeing. Sketching can have a positive impact on your mind in different ways.  It can relieve unwanted stress and tension, naturally...
Arts organisation launches free festival

Arts organisation launches free festival

Dewsbury-based arts organisation Manasamitra is set to launch the Dewsbury ‘Not-the-Fringe’ festival later this month. The festival, which was due to launch in 2020 but was delayed due to Covid-19, will launch digitally on 25th January with a series of free live and...
Retailer steps up fight against food poverty

Retailer steps up fight against food poverty

Online food and drink retailer Approved Food has made more donations to help feed vulnerable people in need of a hot meal. The company has made another substantial donation of products to volunteers at Wakefield Street Kitchen, who will use the sauces, soups and...
MYCC responds to the Chancellor’s announcement

MYCC responds to the Chancellor’s announcement

Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement of new lockdown grants, Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce managing director Martin Hathaway said: “The Chancellor’s announcement that businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant...
Mail makers welcome incentives programme

Mail makers welcome incentives programme

The Strategic Mailing Partnership, the industry body that represents mailing houses from all areas of the UK, has welcomed the latest set of Royal Mail initiatives to inspire and invigorate direct mail in 2021. Incentives are being renewed for a further 12 months...