Unemployment in West Yorkshire is now at its highest level since 1987.

108,000 jobseekers in West Yorkshire as unemployment balloons due to Covid-19

The confectionery company, which has factories in Pontefract and Castleford, has confirmed it has begun discussions with staff about proposals to "protect the long-term future of Haribo manufacturing" in the UK

Fears of hundreds of jobs losses at Yorkshire Haribo factories

Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has launched a consultation on plans to cut 650 jobs, including 90 in Scarborough.

Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis plans 90 job cuts in Scarborough 

House asking prices have reached new record highs in Yorkshire according to property website Rightmove.

House asking prices reach record highs in Yorkshire

Beautician Alison Berry is calling on the government to make a clear and quick decision over the full re-opening of salons.  The industry was put on hold when the easing of lockdown was paused on August 1.  

Bradford beautician wants clarity over the future of her industry

£620,000 has been announced from the government and Barnsley Council - for residents struggling in wake of the pandemic.

Hardship fund makes £620,000 available to struggling Barnsley residents

York businesses are urging tourists to come back

Report claims 20,000 tourism jobs could go after slump in visitors. Warning comes six months after the UK's first Covid-19 cases were confirmed - as two hotel guests staying in the city.

Thousands of jobs at risk in York unless tourists return

Jet2 suspends flights to mainland Spain until August 16

Hundreds of tourists face disruption after Jet2 halts flights to Spanish mainland after 14-day quarantine introduced. But flights to the Canaries and Balearics to continue.

Leeds based Jet2 advises customers due to travel to Spain not to go to airport 

The Council has an overspend of £23.4m, of which £18m is related to Covid. The council describes it as "a serious concern" but says it has enough savings to survive. 

Sheffield Council Opens its war chest to pay for impact of Covid-19

Social Market Foundation (SMF) says that the UK faces a "sluggish" recovery after the severe economic impact of the lockdown.

Hull and Bradford 'likely to face longer-lasting damage from COVID-19 recession'

The Kober meat processing site has re-opened with a reduced capacity.

New safety measures and testing in place for workers.

165 workers at a Yorkshire meat factory tested positive for Covid-19

Airline says pandemic has forced it to reduce flights and lose staff.

Unions say 102 pilots will be axed along with cabin crew.

Leeds-based Jet2 to cut jobs and flights

The industry, which is based heavily in Hull and East Yorkshire, contributes £9 billion and provides around 20,000 local jobs. 

Hull MPs launch fresh plea urging Chancellor to support caravan businesses

The axing of the jobs held by workers who are currently furloughed has been branded 'about as brutal as it gets' by the union Unite

Sheffield depot to close in July with around 200 job losses

The company insists the decision to end production at the 82-year-old plant is not linked to the financial impact of the Coronavirus

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