Gemma Dillon

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gemma Dillon |Nicola Rees

US offers opportunities despite tariffs, says CEOGemma Dillon & Nicola ReesBBC/Nicola ReesFiona Conor, CEO of Trust Electric Heating, says businesses should look for "opportunities" in America as President Trump imposes tariffsA West Yorkshire business has said British firms should look for "opportunities" in America, after Donald Trump confirmed the UK would be subject to 10% trade tariffs.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Gayle Lofthouse |Gemma Dillon

Ukrainians in Yorkshire have spoken of their hopes that their home country may finally enjoy peace after three years of conflict. The Ukraine and US are due to meet for peace talks in Saudi Arabia today and the US will also negotiate with Russia. Lia Muzyka, 22, is now studying psychology and counselling at the University of Huddersfield after fleeing Dnipro in 2022. She said she has "faith" that Ukraine will eventually flourish and hopes to return to live there one day.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Gemma Dillon

Data-sharing app helps shops crack down on theftGemma DillonBBC News, West Yorkshire political reporterBBC/Gemma DillonA phone app is being launched by Safer Wakefield to help tackle retail crimeBusinesses in Wakefield are hopeful a new phone app will help tackle retail crime in the city. The app, launched by Safer Wakefield and backed by West Yorkshire Police, Wakefield Council and Wakefield BID, will allow businesses to report crimes in real time.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Gemma Dillon

Council spent £1m clearing 5,000 fly tipping casesGemma DillonBBC Yorkshire, Political ReporterGemma Dillon/BBCRubbish bags and rubble found dumped near WainstallsFly tipping in Calderdale has cost taxpayers almost £1m in the last year, the council said. Calderdale Council said it had dealt with 5,053 cases between 2023-24, according to the latest figures.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Gemma Dillon

Council budget approved after hours of hagglingGemma DillonDavid SpereallGoogleCouncillors haggled until the early hours of Thursday morning over the budgetCouncil tax bills will rise by 4.99% for households in Kirklees, after the local authority passed its budget for the next financial year. The increase, which will kick in next month, was agreed by councillors in the early hours of Thursday after several hours of haggling.