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End of Furlough Support

30 September, 2021

As the government furlough scheme ends, the team at Business Doncaster are here to help businesses ensure you can access the latest local, regional and national help and support available.

Woodland Group Achieve 'Employer Provider' Status

07 September, 2021

We are delighted to announce that Woodland Group has achieved 'Employer Provider' status for apprenticeship training.

iPort granted inland customs status as huge speculative warehouse build to add almost 700,000 sq ft

21 June, 2021

iPort at Doncaster has become the first strategic rail freight interchange to be given inland customs facility status.

Over 1,300 new jobs planned in Doncaster

14 May, 2021

Amazon is to create more than 1,300 new jobs in Doncaster as part of its expansion plans.

Mental health charity welcomes donation from Doncaster iPort's Amazon

14 May, 2021

A Doncaster charity that provides mental health services has received a donation of £5,000 from the Amazon fulfilment centre on the town’s iPort.

Amazon Launches First Live Virtual Visitor Tours Of Its Fulfilment Centres

12 May, 2021

Amazon is launching the first live virtual tours of its fulfilment centres in the UK. Experienced tour guides from seven fulfilment centres will take visitors live to the various stations which a product passes at Amazon.

Applications for the Amazon Future Engineer bursary scheme are now open

05 May, 2021

Amazon is working with The Royal Academy of Engineering to launch a new Amazon Future Engineer bursary scheme in the UK. Twelve awards worth up to £5,000 a year for up to four years will be made available to students progressing from A level/ Scottish Highers or technical education courses to university for the 2021/22 academic year. 

iPort Rail announces new partnership with Woodland Group

23 April, 2021

Launching new Rail Freight connected services as part of its drive to reduce carbon footprint.

Watch the video here.

Doncaster homeless charity welcomes support from Amazon

09 April, 2021

A charity that supports young people at risk of homelessness received £1,000 from the Amazon fulfilment centre team at Doncaster iPort.