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The belief that our bodies respond to our environment has been around since Ancient Greece. So, We took a deep dive into the science behind sunshine’s effect on the brain to find out why it gives us a spring in our step.

Manchester has the most active small business owners, with almost 6 in 10 saying they exercise several times a week. Find the right balance for you - click here to read more about our research. http://bit.ly/2PjyZXP

Today is our first time at the Virgin Money London Marathon, alongside our friends at Virgin Money UK. Good luck to everyone taking part, we are looking forward to cheering you on!

Holidays are finally on the horizon and spring is the perfect time to plan the rest of your year. Read our top tips on how you can plan that perfect summer getaway and save money while you’re at it.

Our research found Birmingham and Liverpool are the cities with small business owners working the most hours - over half work more than 9 hours a day on average. Expect more from your business life and find the right balance. http://bit.ly/2PjyZXP

With 8 host locations this year's Tour de Yorkshire really is a tour through Yorkshire!

How can you make the most of digital skills to transform your business? On 30 April, join Facebook at B Works, Manchester, to learn the digital skills SMEs need to compete in today’s workplace. Read more in the Manchester Evening News.

"Drinking fluids regularly is crucial. Thirst can often be mistaken for hunger so drink before you feel thirsty and plenty after the event." - Lizzie Deignan

"Don’t avoid hills in training, as you’ll need your climbers legs if you're taking on the Sportive Race in Yorkshire!" - Lizzie Deignan

A true celebration of Yorkshire, Tour de Yorkshire attracts millions of spectators each year, boosting local businesses and tourism throughout Yorkshire.

Very exciting for Lizzie Deignan to announce her return to competitive racing while visiting one of our Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries in #Leeds last week! Speaking to Sky Sports, Lizzie revealed that her first race back home will be the Tour de Yorkshire 2019! Read more here: https://bit.ly/2GfqWYO

"Remember the Highway Code, stay safe and have fun!" - Lizzie Deignan

Great to see Lizzie Deignan discuss her return to Tour de Yorkshire this May and her recent visit to a Yorkshire Bank Bike Library with The Telegraph. Visit Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries to find out more about our community cycling initiative.

The only real way to find out if your business idea will work is to try it out. But before taking the leap, check out our blog on the things you need to consider first.

Pedal, pedal, pedal cyclists! Just 2 weeks to go until the Tour de Yorkshire! In the lead up to this annual weekend celebration, we want to know your favourite things about Yorkshire! Tell us in a comment below.

844km, that's a long way! Wishing all of the cyclists who are taking part in the men's and women's races lots of luck for Tour de Yorkshire this year!

As part of our commitment to supporting businesses, we asked SME owners in cities around the UK about the sacrifices they made to run their enterprise. Read our findings here. http://bit.ly/2PjyZXP

We have 10 Yorkshire Bank/Yorkshire Bank Bike Library prize packs to giveaway ahead of the Tour de Yorkshire 2019! The prize packs include an official Yorkshire Bank sportive jersey, a Yorkshire Bank Bike Library bag and more! To be in with a chance of winning a prize pack, simply tell us about your greatest sporting achievement or current sporting goal in the comments below. Winners selected at random. Entries must be made by 23:59 on 22/04/19. Open to UK residents, aged 18+. Not open to employees or immediate family members of employees of any of the following organisations: Welcome to Yorkshire, Amaury Sport Organisation, Clydesdale Bank PLC (or any group companies of these organisations) or any 3rd party involved with the prize draw. See full T&Cs: http://bit.ly/2VJNoPm