Business Leeds-based Zenith raises the UK vehicle leasing sector’s largest green bond. Zenith Automotive Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, the “Zenith Group”) has announced that Zenith Finco Plc, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has closed its inaugural offering of £475,000,000 green senior secured fixed rate notes due 2027 (the “Notes” or the “Offering”). In addition, Zenith Group has entered into a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Interiors firm moves finance in-house with appointment of financial controller Elizabeth Stenson is the latest recruit to join the 23-strong team of fast-growing Yorkshire interiors, architecture and design business Richard Grafton Interiors, which has showrooms in Harrogate, Ilkley and Wetherby. Based at the business’ Harrogate head office, Liz, takes on the role of financial controller. An ACCA qualified management accountant, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire and the Humber the fastest regional economy to bounce back Yorkshire and the Humber’s economy was the least affected by the initial economic impact of the pandemic, according to EY’s latest Regional Economic Forecast. By the end of 2021, the region’s economy, measured by Gross Value Added (GVA), had recovered to 98.8% of its 2019 size By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Wild PR agency rings in the New Year with new client win The marketing and communications specialists Wild PR, which rebranded from KC Communications in September 2021, has been appointed by Wakefield-based online asset disposal specialists, BPI Auctions, to raise its brand awareness and increase industrial consignments. Wild PR were appointed on a six-month basis after a competitive pitch and will work By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Forward & Thinking back Humber’s Top 30 Under 30 for third year East Riding marketing agency Forward & Thinking (F&T) has shown its support for the Hull and Humber’s Top 30 Under 30’s Programme for the third consecutive year. The ‘Top 30 Under 30’ recently launched its 2022 programme and F&T announced it will once again By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Alex Hunter joins Spark Market Research as commercial director Market research and insights agency, Spark, has announced the appointment of Alex Hunter as commercial director. Joining from integrated design and research agency, Visuality, he brings a wealth of experience to Spark, the Leeds-based ‘Human Truths’ Agency which utilises an unswerving approach to provide brands with a true understanding of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Super allowances having limited effect on UK corporates Too few SME businesses are yet taking advantage of super allowances for the incentives to have any positive effect on the wider UK economy, according to a leading tax expert. Becky Maguire, Tax Partner with UK Top 10 firm Azets in Yorkshire, describes the introduction of super capital allowances during By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Record year for Leeds-based luxury door manufacturer An independent Leeds-based national luxury door and window manufacturer has seen another record year with turnover hitting around £31m. Family-owned Express Bi-Folding Doors is now set to invest another £1.65m into its Leeds site, new Weybridge showroom in Surrey and digital infrastructure. The success-driven investment follows a year which By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Manufacturing Festival 2022 to showcase careers This year’s Leeds Manufacturing Festival kicks off on 1 February with a launch event that will celebrate the continuing strength of West Yorkshire’s manufacturing industry as it emerges from the challenges of the pandemic, highlighting the range and depth of career opportunities on offer for young people with By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Kinrise embarks on the transformation of prize Leeds building UK property company Kinrise is embarking on a comprehensive refurbishment programme of its latest high-profile acquisition in Leeds, Trevelyan Square. Kinrise has bought the freehold, 3.5 acre site in the heart of the city in a multi-million pound deal. The creative office specialist will refurbish 1 Trevelyan Square, a By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Modo25 welcomes five new starters as part of continued rapid expansion Leeds-based digital marketing specialists, Modo25, have kickstarted the year with five new hires across sales and paid media. Joining the business is Alan Pilkington, sales manager, Hatty Hanna, paid social manager, Oliver Scullion and Holly Hargreaves, business development executives, and Evie Wadkin, paid social executive. Modo25 has hired 23 people By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds communication specialist completes latest acquisition Leeds-headquartered communications specialist Bailie Group has completed its latest strategic acquisition for an undisclosed sum, as the £50m company targets 60% growth over the next 3 years. The purchase of award-winning training provider Ubi-Tech (3R) complements the services offered by Bailie Group’s existing CDS Defence & Security business – an By The Editor • 2 min read
