Business New promotions at Aon’s Leeds office Aon plc a leading global professional services firm, has made five promotions in its Leeds advisory team which is responsible for commercial risk. Aon, which provides its Yorkshire-based clients - from SMEs to large corporates - with commercial risk solutions, health solutions, reinsurance solutions and wealth solutions, has promoted Jonathan By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Camira sparks textile ‘Revolution’ The first fabric to be produced using Camira’s state-of-the-art textile reprocessing machinery, which the business acquired in 2022, Revolution is a closed loop textile, created using waste wool yarn from Camira’s own manufacturing processes. Commenting on the launch of Revolution, head of creative, Lynn Kingdon said: “Revolution is By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Insolvency-related activities in Yorkshire and the Humber see first fall since January As hopes grow that a UK recession can be avoided, the number of businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber experiencing insolvency-related activity fell by 7% in April compared with March 2023, the first decrease since January. The research from insolvency and restructuring trade body R3, which is based on an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business England International footballer hails premier league Shepley development Fraizer Campbell, the ex-England International footballer, was the guest of honour at the celebration of the success of Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP)’s acclaimed Knowle Grange residential development at Abbey Road, Shepley, near Huddersfield. Fraizer, who played for Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Huddersfield Town, Hull City and Sunderland, as well By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Calderdale is the fastest growing area for small businesses in the UK A recent report from GoDaddy’s venture forward research initiative showed Calderdale as the fastest growing area for small businesses in the UK and Chair of Business for Calderdale Nick Worsnop isn’t surprised. “When you look at the combination of the new commercial landscape combined with the issues businesses By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Jaggar Footwear opens pop-up shop at Junction 32 Junction 32 Yorkshire Outlet Shopping has warmly welcomed global fashion label Jaggar Footwear to its retailer line-up. The Australian-born brand, renowned for its fashion forward kicks, opened the doors to its latest pop-up store this month, located next to the New Balance store. Described as quirky, cool, sexy and sophisticated, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business UK economy boosted by £1.4b as longer lorries roll out on UK roads Longer lorries will be introduced to GB roads to deliver on the Government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support supply chains. Legislation will be laid to safely roll out the vehicles on British roads from 31 May. The longer lorries will be able By The Editor • 4 min read
Business The Data City partners with Department for Business and Trade to drive growth Data-as-a-service company, The Data City, has secured a five-figure contract with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), to provide valuable insight that will be used to help stimulate economic growth. The contract award enables the DBT, formerly the Department for International Trade, to analyse real-time data to map the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New chief operating officer for Great Rail Journeys Great Rail Journeys, the York-based escorted tour and river cruise provider, has announced the appointment of Steve Lee as chief operating officer for the Great Rail Journeys family of brands. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Great Rail Journeys also incorporates sister companies Rail Discoveries and the Chicago-based Vacations By By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hallam i-Lab success at Yorkshire Financial Awards’ Sheffield Hallam’s business incubation space, The Hallam i-Lab's ScaleUp 360 project, has won Accelerator of the Year at the Yorkshire Financial Awards The Hallam i-Lab's ScaleUp 360 project is a Sheffield City Region wide programme designed to provide the inspirational advice and support that businesses By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Dawsongroup EMC sweeps into new premises in Brighouse Commercial lettings specialist and landlord, Towngate PLC, has agreed a three-year lease with Dawsongroup EMC for Unit AR1, Armytage Road – a 35,125 sq ft detached industrial warehouse in Brighouse. Established in 2006, Dawsongroup EMC is the UK’s leading supplier of self-drive municipal, industrial, and specialist vehicles for contract By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder appoints sales and build teams to gear up for growth Sheffield-based housebuilder Honey has announced the appointment of its sales and build teams as the company prepares for ongoing growth. Anne Bagshaw joins as sales and marketing director; Rebecca Vaughan has been appointed as sales advisor; Luke Hewitt has been hired as head of construction; James Peace as architectural manager; By The Editor • 1 min read
