Business & Finance

Bradford fraudster ordered to repay £123k after “callous” Covid loan scam

A Bradford man who stole a tenant’s identity to fraudulently secure Covid-19 business loans has been ordered to repay £123,000 following a Proceeds of...

Applications open for Dharma Endowment Fund 2026 community grants

Applications have officially opened for the Dharma Endowment Fund’s 2026 Grants Programme, offering financial support to organisations and projects working to preserve spiritual traditions,...

Bradford Council tax rise approved after fiery budget clash at City Hall

A 4.99 per cent rise in Council Tax has been approved by Bradford Council following a heated budget meeting that saw councillors trade sharp...

Batley to host landmark Islamic Finance Expo at Al-Hikmah Centre

A pioneering event aimed at empowering the Muslim community with financial knowledge and halal investment opportunities will take place on Saturday 14 February in...

Asian Standard’s Most Influential List – North East 2025

Each year, with the support of our readers and communities, Asian Standard curates its Most Influential List to recognise British Asians who are shaping...

Former Stratford East Picture house to be transformed into children’s indoor activity park

An empty cinema building in Stratford is set to be turned into a children’s activity park. Newham Council will lease the former Stratford East Picture...

Leeds unveils 10-year vision to deliver £20bn growth and 100,000 new jobs

City Council has launched a 10-year Economic Vision and Delivery Plan designed to generate £20 billion in economic growth and create 100,000 new jobs...

Yorkshire’s Best gather in Bradford to celebrate diversity, contribution and community strength

Yorkshire’s brightest business and community minds came together at Bradford Park Avenue on Monday 26 September for an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements, resilience...

Plans approved to broaden the use of “sleeping giant” building

Plans to “broaden the use” of part of a council business centre on Wearside have been approved by city cllrs. Sunderland City Council’s Planning and...

Housing association enterprise arm celebrates 25 years of success for Leeds businesses

The not-for-profit subsidiary of Leeds-based BME housing association, Unity Homes and Enterprise, has showcased 25 years of supporting entrepreneurial activity in the city by...

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