Business Semiconductor distributor celebrates 140% growth to £39m creating 20 new jobs IC Blue, the Leeds-based global supplier of electronic components, is seeking another 20 linguists as the business continues to see significant international sales growth with revenues rising by over 139% in the last year alone. Founded in 2003, IC Blue supports the electronic manufacturing industry with component sourcing, excess inventory By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Brewfitt launches new initiatives to tackle industry’s energy cost crisis As the brewing and hospitality industry struggles with rising energy costs – Brewfitt is developing more solutions to help breweries, pub companies and independents save thousands of pounds. Industry-leading dispense solutions provider Brewfitt says that quick fixes and short-term measures are only going so far and what companies need now more By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire businesses warned to brace themselves for crippling impact of inflation Businesses in Yorkshire and across the country are being warned to expect severe financial difficulties as record-high inflation and a sharp rise in energy costs are set to compound the recession and worsen economic prospects for the year ahead, with smaller businesses at the highest risk of financial collapse. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Key milestone reached for York Minster’s Neighbourhood Plan project Enabling works have begun at pace at York Minster following the arrival of two Portakabin® buildings to the Minster precinct. The temporary buildings will facilitate the decant of the existing Stoneyard dating from 1914 to allow the creation of the Technology & Works Hub, one of the two new facilities By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Double promotion creates department heads at marketing agency Two senior team members at full service digital marketing agency, Xpand, have been promoted to heads of department. Danni Johnson, previously digital marketing manager at the Saltaire agency has been promoted to head of digital marketing, whilst Simon Patchett, previously operations manager, has been promoted to head of operations. Both By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University Business School joins the Chartered Association of Business Schools The association supports its members to maintain world-class standards of teaching and research, and helps to shape policy and create opportunities through dialogue with business and government. Leeds Trinity University Business School was established in 2022 and has been endorsed by two external business schools Deans to be approved by By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Buying a new build could save buyers thousands in energy bills Despite the worrying headlines, Bellway Homes says now is the ideal time to buy as its new build homes can save buyers up to £2,600 per year on energy bills. 97 per cent of homes currently being built by Bellway will boast an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business House builder launches two developments in Green Hammerton and Easingwold Avant Homes North Yorkshire has launched two new developments in Green Hammerton and Easingwold which will deliver a combined total of 234 new-build homes. Located just off the A59 directly between York and Harrogate, Ambretone Park in Green Hammerton is an 80-home development comprising a mix of three, four and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Silicon Yorkshire business lunch to bolster tech community Following the successful launch of one of the fastest growing tech communities in the North, Silicon Yorkshire is now preparing to host its first ever Business Lunch event in Leeds. Taking place at The Whitehall Restaurant and Bar on Monday 20 February from 12noon to 6pm, guests will enjoy a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tough 2023 forecast as cash flow pressure drive surge in insolvencies * Tough 2023 forecast as cash flow pressure drive surge in insolvencies * Headwinds likely to cause issues even for better-performing businesses in 2023 * Directors advised to act now as economic climate drives increase in insolvencies * PKF GM launch training webinar series to support company directors understand the insolvency process Corporate Insolvencies By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Inflation slowing, with fuel prices driving hopes for future easing * Prices continued to rise in December, with CPI up 0.4% in the month, however annualised inflation slowed to 10.5% from 10.7% in November * The slowing rate of annual inflation reflects a continued fall in the price of motor fuels, clothing and recreation, partially offset by higher food By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Source tees off new PR partnership with Underpin Leeds-based performance-led marketing communications agency, Source has been appointed to handle the retained national PR for golf mental performance coaching company, Underpin. Underpin provides direct support to elite amateur players and professional golfers across the globe, such as Conor O’Rourke, Ashton Turner and Charlotte Heath. The business prides itself By The Editor • 1 min read
