Business EY’s Yorkshire managing partner, comments on what the Budget means for the Yorkshire region “Through the Budget, Spending Review and recent announcements, the UK Government has pledged real action on the levelling up agenda across the UK, which is positively welcomed across the region. “Here in Yorkshire, it was brilliant to see that the Jubilee Centre in Bradford was selected as one of the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Balfour Beatty launches children’s book Balfour Beatty has launched an educational book for children aged between six and eight years old, entitled, “CONES and Building Bridges”. The book, written by author Chris Madeley, aims to inspire children to consider a career in the construction and infrastructure industry from a young age by demonstrating the exciting By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Budget comment from Zenith Tim Buchan, CEO of Zenith, said: “It’s promising to see the Government’s ongoing commitment to greener transport, particularly in its continued investment in EV charging infrastructure. Today’s announcement represents a total £2.8bn investment in the EV sector by 2030, which shows commitment towards achieving the Government’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New chapter for Yorkshire PPE manufacturer ProGarm specialist manufacturers of Arc Flash protective clothing, has announced its expansion into new offices next to the M62, to accommodate the brand’s ever-increasing sales orders. The PPE manufacturer has moved to Dianthus Business Park in East Yorkshire, which features a much larger warehouse and office space, which allows By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Major milestone for SalesStar UK as it appoints first apprentice Sales development consultancy SalesStar UK is marking a major milestone having provided its first apprenticeship in the history of the SalesStar global brand. The Huddersfield-based firm, which is the UK arm of SalesStar (global), has invested in the future of 19-year-old Dylan Cowan, appointing him as apprentice sales executive and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bathroom retailer launches UK first bespoke design and installation service Doncaster-headquartered bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has launched a new and exclusive design and installation service which is believed to be the first of its kind offered by a UK online bathroom retailer. The service has been introduced to provide a bespoke option for customers who want to create a bathroom By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Blogger awards scheduled for 2022 following recent wins for LEEDS bloggers Five LEEDS-based online contributors have scooped prizes at the inaugural Yorkshire Blogger Awards with its organisers announcing that entries are now being accepted for the 2022 Awards. The Yorkshire Blogger Awards are designed to celebrate the county’s most creative bloggers and influencers. In recent years Yorkshire has become a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Management consultancy launches to help companies release their people potential. A new management consultancy has been launched to help businesses reconnect their teams with company values to improve customer satisfaction and growth. Potentuel operates internationally from offices in Leeds and Essex. It is led by Steve Tolton and Matt Thompson with a team of researchers and communications experts to deliver By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barnsley businesses uniting as part of £4.6 million national gift card scheme The Barnsley Gift Card is part of the pioneering Town and City Gift Card concept from fintech Miconex, local gift cards for over 100 places in the UK and Ireland, featuring both national and independent businesses. The Barnsley Gift Card launched in November 2020 and can be spent with over By The Editor • 3 min read
Business C80 Group launches recruitment drive Leeds-based building consultancy business, C80 Group Ltd, has launched a recruitment drive to support its UK-wide expansion. The company is creating various new positions to strengthen its Group-wide operations team and its specialist teams at all three building consultancies within the Group: Midlands-based Stewarts and two Yorkshire-based firms, C80 Solutions By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Substantial office acquisition for Shenward Chartered Accountants Schofield Sweeney are delighted to have advised Shenward Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors on the acquisition of their new head office at Summit House, Woodland Park for an undisclosed sum. The purchase is a substantial acquisition and comprises 8,000 square feet of high-quality office space within a prestigious business By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Award for new developments that give hope to homeless people Two new developments in Leeds specifically designed to tackle housing vulnerability in the city have received a prestigious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Award for Sustainability and Societal Impact. Don Robins House completed this summer in New Wortley, and Regent Lodge, which was built in 2019 in Hyde Park near By The Editor • 2 min read
