Business Growth funding set to drive Yorkshire’s tech sector Ahead of the start of the Leeds Digital Festival on 18 September, Fresh Thinking Advisory has announced a specialist debt team, which is ready to help technology companies understand the funding market and secure the funding they need to grow. The Leeds-based firm offers wide-ranging support to management teams as By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Rozél Rosé Vodka Terrace launches at Harvey Nichols Leeds Celebrate the final days of summer with a visit to the new Rozél Vodka Terrace at Harvey Nichols Leeds. The Rozél Rosé Vodka terrace has launched at the Fourth Floor Brasserie, transporting guests from the bustling city into the elegant ambiance of an English garden. Enjoy views across the rooftops By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Series of health wins for Y strategic brand consultancy Yorkshire-based The Engine Room comes to the aid of five health brands Strategic brand consultancy — The Engine Room — has scooped a series of health briefs, as the 21-year-old firm’s presence in the sector continues to grow, worldwide. The Yorkshire-headquartered agency has been re-appointed by medical diagnostics specialist, 2San. Having By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds City Council leader calls for urgent support for frontline services The Leader of Leeds City Council has called for urgent action to be taken to support local council services amid rising concerns and uncertainty around budgets around the country as the council sets out to save nearly £60million in its 2024/25 budget. The position in Leeds reflects challenges being By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds bucks the trend with growth in digital industries Leeds bucks the trend with growth in digital industries, outstripping national decline. New data reveals Leeds is experiencing significant growth in its digital industries, bucking the trend of an overall UK decline. The national cyber sector has declined by 0.6%, while Leeds' growth rate is 9.9%. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New apprenticeship programme aims to close the business change gap in Leeds The S&A Academy is aiming to close the business change gap in Leeds with a groundbreaking apprenticeship and training programme for budding business analysts. The programme responds to growing demand from businesses in West Yorkshire as they struggle to hire critical talent to lead business change projects. Delivered By The Editor • 3 min read
Health BGF backs Leeds-headquartered Primary Care Physio in £8.25m investment Healthcare specialist, Primary Care Physio Limited (PCP), has announced a £8.25 million investment from one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland, BGF. Founded in 2020 by Ryan Allen (pictured), Mohammed Nazir and Professor Gary Shuckford, PCP is a rapidly growing primary By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Northern appoints Legal & General executive to head up talent acquisition Northern has appointed Matthew Moxon as its new head of talent acquisition. Moxon, from Boston Spa in West Yorkshire, joins the train operator from Legal & General where he has been part of the HR leadership team since 2019. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for recruitment, By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Cohort of solicitor apprentices join Schofield Sweeney Schofield Sweeney has welcomed its first group of new solicitor apprentices this week. Five aspiring lawyers, who have just completed their A levels, join various teams across its offices as the firm pledges to provide better opportunities and routes into law. The lawyers of the future who start their 6-year By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Data company named ‘world class’ Leeds-based data consultancy, the Oakland Group, has been named a ‘World Class’ company for workplace engagement. The accolade comes as part of a three-star accreditation from Best Companies, which helps organisations become better places to work by measuring, improving and recognising engagement. Commenting on the achievement, Charlotte Goulding, director of By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink HACIEN Tequila becomes stockist for UK’s most innovative Michelin-starred restaurants Premium Tequila brand HACIEN has announced its availability at two internationally renowned Michelin-starred restaurants – The Samling and Shaun Rankin At Grantley Hall. Having already won the stamp of approval from a host of industry experts and tequila connoisseurs for the brand's exceptional quality and subtle flavours, this latest By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Flourishing Yorkshire Country Properties strengthens management team The Huddersfield-based Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) has strengthened its management team with a key appointment and three significant promotions. Hard on the heels of the appointment of Paul Brown as managing director comes the news that a brand-new executive team is now in place. Rob Wilkinson has joined YCP as By The Editor • 2 min read
