It’s official; lunchtimes in the working week have become an afterthought, as almost half of the city (40 per cent) admits to feeling dissatisfied with their lunch choice at least once a week, and 36 per cent quoting workplace stress as a significant factor in their midday malaise. In today’s hybrid-working world, that accounts for an awful lot of office-based time spent dreading the soggy sandwich, limp salad or uninspiring meal deal, hastily thrown-together at home or grabbed in a panic. ...
Critic for the economy Aleana Young said the NDP asked for details of the contract through a freedom of information request, but parts were heavily redacted.
The data, which has been put together by removals comparisons website Compare My Move, found there was a 68% increase in people moving to the city in 2023 compared to the previous year. It also revealed that LS16 was the most popular postcode to move to in Leeds in 2023. The area covers the far north of Headingley to Bramhope as well as areas including Cookridge, parts of Horsforth, Adel, West Park and Weetwood. Sign up for our free newsletters today But despite being the most popular postcode,...
The buzz around artificial intelligence has companies scampering to hire top talent in the market to run their AI ops and design future strategy. Job portals and headhunters are currently swamped with requests from top corporations on the lookout for a chief AI officer (CAIO).Job portals show over 350 openings for AI leadership roles in India and 10 for the role of CAIO, according to Kapil Joshi, deputy CEO, Quess IT Staffing.A February study by Nasscom and BCG found approximately 70% of...
When the national newspaper earlier this week listed the 15 coolest neighbourhoods in Britain, Meanwood claimed the ninth spot. The Telegraph said Meanwood was one of the cities “most creative neighbourhoods”. The article also complimented local treasures - bars, cafes and restaurants that are second to none in Leeds. Sign up for our free newsletters today But a neighbourhood is not just bars, restaurants and trendy shops. Here are 11 properties on the market right now in Meanwood. All...
London-based independent producer Nevision is opening an office in Spain, led by writer and producer Tim Parfitt. The Barcelona-based outlet bolsters the Nevision roster of companies following the laun
Benjamin Robinson became embroiled in a spat with another train traveller at around 9pm on June 14 last year after a clash involving luggage. Two officers on patrol were alerted by a member of Network Rail about the confrontation. They arrested Robinson for a public order offence and tried to lead him away. But the 38-year-old became resistant and two more officers became involved, prosecutor John Hobley told Leeds Crown Court. They took him to the floor then tried to pull his arms around his...
René Wheeler is now celebrating 12 months of success in his new business venture, which he runs from an office in the Coventry Transport Museum
Exclusive: Litigation such as that spearheaded by Alan Bates could become harder if advice from senior figure at Labour peer’s Global Counsel given effectThe advisory firm founded by Peter Mandelson has worked for a campaign that critics say would stifle mass lawsuits such as that taken recently by post office operators against the Post Office.The Labour peer, who has advised Keir Starmer, serves as president of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory company that he established and part owns....
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Leeds starting this afternoon (Monday, May 6). The warning, which is in place from 1pm to 9pm, says thunderstorms and heavy downpour may cause flooding and travel disruption. It extends from central Wales in the south up to just south of Fort William in Scotland in the north, and includes most of Yorkshire and the Humber. Sign up for our free newsletters today While the warning is in place, areas affected are told to...
South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver, after media reported that the domestic internet company was under pressure from Japan to divest from a venture, adding that its companies should not face discrimination. The South Korean foreign ministry was asked to respond to a Kyodo news agency
The Peppermint Stick Candy Store plans to open The Peppermint Stick Parlor, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor with a vintage soda fountain.