Rishi Sunak has unveiled his Jobs Support Scheme

The scheme means employees can be paid 77% of their wages by working 33% of their hours. But unions say it should have been sooner.

Mixed reaction in our region to Rishi Sunak's Job Support Scheme

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

Hundreds of members of the events industry are due to hold protests this evening

Venues across Yorkshire to be lit red as event industry protest

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

More than 30,000 store workers at Leeds-based Asda, have brought equal pay claims after complaining that staff working in distribution depots unfairly get more money.

Asda equal pay fight heads to Supreme Court

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

Chinese firm Jingye's takeover of British Steel has moved a step closer, however Unions warn 500 jobs could be lost.

Chinese firm Jingye's takeover of British Steel moves a step closer

New buyers being sought for Scunthorpe's British Steel plant to save jobs.

Exclusive talks with Turkish company Ataer are ending.

British Steel widen search for Scunthorpe buyer

Owners say a full strategic review has been done which has shown the operation is "not sustainable for the long-term". 

600 jobs at risk at Pennine Foods ready meal factory as owners consider closure

British Steel's workers have been told that production will continue as normal after funding was provided by lenders and shareholders.

British Steel secures cash to save jobs - for now

Hull Council's leader resigns from Welcome to Yorkshire after claiming he was not told about investigations about Sir Gary Verity.

Director leaves Welcome to Yorkshire in protest at being "kept in the dark"

The Grantham MP Nick Boles has resigned from the Conservative party.

He blamed fellow Tories of being unable to compromise on Brexit. 

Nick Boles quits the Tories after Brexit plan fails

More than three hundred jobs are at risk across the region after Marks and Spencer announced its latest batch of stores closures.

More than 300 Jobs at risk as Marks & Spencer announce store closures

A seven year old child is among 48 people brought in from the cold

Hull's homeless enjoy a hotel break and Christmas dinner

The new warehouse is part of an expansion plan to see the German chain solidify its standing as one of the UK's fastest-growing supermarkets

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