@gregwrightYP

Yorkshire Post deputy business editor. Married to Alex. Winner of 20 business journalism awards. Event host. Awards judge. Mentor. Views are my own. #htafc

 Yorkshire Post, Leeds
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trib.al/qqXz9VU Why we should save our phones for filming that which is truly ours to film - Christa Ackroyd

Why we should save our phones for filming that which is truly ours to film - Christa Ackroyd

I cannot get the sight of a poor young man being mauled to death by a tiger at a Yorkshire zoo out of my mind or of the moments leading up to it when he appeared to instruct a wild animal not to come...

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Here, from @yorkshirepost archive, is first hand testimony of the grief and misery caused by #loancharge. Gayle told me about her father; a kind, loving, law-abiding man who died by suicide while facing #loancharge yorkshirepost.co.uk/business…

Greg Wright: A daughter's compelling testimony about the loan charge scandal

I wish I’d had the privilege of meeting Gayle’s dad.

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trib.al/CMtupui Storm Boelo: North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to storm

North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to Storm Boelo

The north of the UK will face strong winds with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph, along with “widespread travel disruption” to ferries and trains, as a new storm hits the country, forecasters have...

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Get well soon!
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'We will never get dad back..he felt like a criminal.' THIS is the reality of the #LoanCharge scandal. When I spoke to Gayle, 7 people (including her dad) had tragically died by suicide. The number of confirmed suicides now stands at 10. @loanchargeAPPG
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Here, from @yorkshirepost archive, is first hand testimony of the grief and misery caused by #loancharge. Gayle told me about her father; a kind, loving, law-abiding man who died by suicide while facing #loancharge yorkshirepost.co.uk/business…

Greg Wright: A daughter's compelling testimony about the loan charge scandal

I wish I’d had the privilege of meeting Gayle’s dad.

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trib.al/qcShs7x Demand side of AI and defence sector growth are boosting UK's economy, says RSM's Tom Pugh

Demand side of AI and defence sector growth are boosting UK's economy, says RSM's Tom Pugh

The UK is likely to face slowing growth rather than a recession over the next few months as consumers are hit by rising inflation, according to a leading economist.

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trib.al/RdPnwVg TheALLBRIGHT 40 Over 40 2026: Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright among 40 women over 40 for BBC series Riot Women

Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright among recognised for TV series Riot Women

TheALLBRIGHT has launched a new annual list of women over 40 who have made their mark in the past year - and Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright is on the list for Riot Women.

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Neil Clark
@NeilClark66Oct 22
Such a sad story. Grief is a terrible thing but it is the price we pay for loving someone. The more we love, the more we grieve. This poor guy went through an awful lot.
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TV star's brother 'never recovered' from her death bbc.in/4859qCO

Caroline Flack's brother never recovered, inquest hears

Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.

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trib.al/aI6uXQR ‘Flabbergasted’: Leeds Bradford Airport boss slams West Yorkshire Combined Authority over station delays

‘Flabbergasted’: Leeds Bradford Airport boss slams WYCA over station delays

The boss of Leeds Bradford Airport has said he has been left “flabbergasted” by delays to West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s plans to build a parkway station to serve passengers.

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NEW: Andy Burnham has confirmed that major changes to Treasury Green Book rules around infrastructure spending announced by Rachel Reeves, that were designed to boost the North, will be included in next week’s Budget. yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/pol…

Andy Burnham confirms infrastructure spending changes in Budget to help North

The Prime Minister’s announcement followed a “situation room” meeting with England’s metro mayors.

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Sean Jarvis@SeanMJarvisOct 22
Sad to read this - was a great fella and always had time for a chat. RIP
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@htafcOct 22
All at Huddersfield Town are saddened to learn of the passing of our former Goalkeeping Coach John Vaughan at the age of 62. Our collective thoughts are with John’s family and loved ones at this time. Once a Terrier, always a Terrier 💙 #htafc
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trib.al/ArurkX6 Guy Fawkes: The story behind Yorkshire man involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and its connection to Bonfire Night

Guy Fawkes: The story behind Yorkshire man involved in failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605

Guy Fawkes is known for his involvement in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - here is his background and connection with Bonfire Night.

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Megan Feringa@megan_feringaOct 21
Just a friendly reminder to hug the people you love. Squeeze them hard. And if you can't squeeze them in person, call them. Text them. Let them know you love them. You never know when it's going to be the last time you say those words and they'll be on the other end to hear them.
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trib.al/LXSXtkZ The Hicks Amendment is an opportunity to build on Hillsborough Law

The Hicks Amendment is an opportunity to build on Hillsborough Law

The Hillsborough disaster and subsequent cover–up that followed spoke volumes of the imbalance between ordinary people and the power structures in this country. Not only was there a lack of truth and...

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Having the financial and professional services regulator here in Leeds underscores our importance as the #NorthernSquareMile. I’m delighted to see this vote of confidence in our region. #WestYorkshire home to the largest FPS cluster outside London.
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trib.al/aPNfTiO Boost for Leeds as Financial Conduct Authority signs deal to move to permanent office in Wellington Place

Boost for Leeds economy as Financial Conduct Authority signs deal to move to permanent base in...

The Financial Conduct Authority has secured a deal for a new office in a fast growing business district in Leeds, it has been revealed.

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Greg Wright@gregwrightYPOct 22
Massive vote of confidence in #Leeds. The @TheFCA signs deal to move to long-term home at @wp_leeds. Staff numbers in Leeds have grown from 1 in 2022 to 350 today. @TracyBrabin
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trib.al/aPNfTiO Boost for Leeds as Financial Conduct Authority signs deal to move to permanent office in Wellington Place

Boost for Leeds economy as Financial Conduct Authority signs deal to move to permanent base in...

The Financial Conduct Authority has secured a deal for a new office in a fast growing business district in Leeds, it has been revealed.

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trib.al/aPNfTiO Boost for Leeds as Financial Conduct Authority signs deal to move to permanent office in Wellington Place

Boost for Leeds economy as Financial Conduct Authority signs deal to move to permanent base in...

The Financial Conduct Authority has secured a deal for a new office in a fast growing business district in Leeds, it has been revealed.

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Massive vote of confidence in #Leeds. The @TheFCA signs deal to move to long-term home at @wp_leeds. Staff numbers in Leeds have grown from 1 in 2022 to 350 today. @TracyBrabin
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trib.al/aPNfTiO Boost for Leeds as Financial Conduct Authority signs deal to move to permanent office in Wellington Place

Boost for Leeds economy as Financial Conduct Authority signs deal to move to permanent base in...

The Financial Conduct Authority has secured a deal for a new office in a fast growing business district in Leeds, it has been revealed.

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trib.al/RSLsvkK Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Oliver Coppard's office to borrow cash for site purchase - but council's £57m loan called off

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Oliver Coppard's office to borrow cash for purchase - but council's...

The office of South Yorkshire mayor Oliver Coppard will borrow money to fund its purchase of Doncaster Sheffield Airport – but a planned £57m loan for City of Doncaster Council (CDC) for the reopen...

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trib.al/4kqJd5S Interest rate hikes expected after inflation rises to highest level in 2026

Interest rate hikes expected after inflation rises to highest level in 2026

Families and businesses are facing Bank of England interest rate hikes in the coming months, economists said, after inflation rose to the highest rate in almost a year.

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