BREXIT continues to dominate the political agenda - and to divide the county’s MPs. Cumbrian politicians weighed in with their thoughts following the Queen’s Speech yesterday. Pomp and pageantry were on full show in Westminster for the state opening
A company which works with some of the biggest names in online financial products says it has seen a big cut in costs by swapping to a new web hosting service. Penrith-based theidol.com develops applications and online tools for insurance comparison
Cumbria has seen a slight rise in unemployment – with Carlisle taking the brunt for third month running. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics found that 6,520 people claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or received support through Universal
Controversial plans to transform a landmark Maryport church into a nightclub and wedding venue look set to be rejected. Objectors are concerned that Christ Church, owned by London-based entrepreneur Yung Dan Liu, will lead to noise pollution, increased
A Cumbrian housebuilder has helped a Whitehaven man prepare himself for the world of work. Story Homes, working with Carlisle Jobcentre Plus and career management organisation Inspira, offered Mark Bowers, 20, a day of work experience at its Edgehill
A stark warning about the threat of a no-deal Brexit has been issued amid claims Boris Johnson offered “no support” to Cumbrian farmers in a letter to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). According to Alistair Mackintosh, the Cumbrian council delegate
The boss of Cumbria's Local Enterprise Partnership is preparing to chair a keynote session at a major energy conference Cumbria LEP's chief executive, Jo Lappin, will take on the role at the Energy and Clean Growth in the Northern Powerhouse Conference
The UK’s chief nuclear inspector has highlighted the “considerable progress” being made to tackle hazards and risks at the Sellafield site in West Cumbria. In his first annual report on the nuclear sector’s safety and security performance, Mark
Carlisle accountancy firm MoynanSmith has appointed two new members of staff. Hannah Ling joins the business as a tax adviser and Graham Simmons as an accounts and payroll assistant. MoynanSmith Chartered Accountants, based at Pacific House in
BAE Systems in Barrow has welcomed 23 graduates who have joined the company via a new accelerated graduate programme. Nineteen of the group – drawn from across the UK – will stay in Barrow after their induction period with four heading south to
A Chinese marketing student has helped to promote the brand character based on the Bownessie legend of Windermere. Xiaohui He was recruited as an intern by the Cumbria Innovations Platform on a project to research the buying behaviour of international
Law firm Burnetts has consolidated its position in the profession as it has made the leading legal bible Chambers. Fourteen lawyers from Burnetts have been recognised by the prestigious guide, with the firm recommended for its expertise in practice
