COMPANIES in North and East Yorkshire are being urged by the Yorkshire regional branch of the Confederation of British Industry to enter the CBI Fit for the Future Challenge.

The quest to find the region's fittest businesses was launched at Magna, the steel museum in South Yorkshire.

The competition is open to any company, division, factory or other organisation employing more than 20 people and is divided into two categories - manufacturing and service.

Winners will receive business-related prizes worth £8,000 and a special CBI/Hammond Suddards Edge trophy.

Phone 0113 239 3323 to enter.