Business Headstar announces three appointments and a promotion Leeds-based finance recruitment consultancy Headstar has made three appointments and a promotion to further strengthen its team of recruitment experts and associate finance directors, following a record year of growth which, despite the challenging backdrop, saw the company’s revenue increase by 25%. Alex Law joins as a senior consultant By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Confidential shredding business strengthens sales team Huddersfield based, confidential shredding and records management company, Go Shred has welcomed a new member of their sales team as the company celebrates 100% growth in turnover and profit over 24 months. Family run Go Shred has hired Nikita Rubbathan as a sales and administration coordinator following a successful two By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Guiseley-based Number 1 Plates to support Yorkshire’s Dan Linfoot Online number plate retailer Number 1 Plates are delighted to announce that they have agreed to become a personal sponsor of Knaresborough-born British Superbike rider Dan Linfoot ahead of the 2021 season. The Guiseley-based business will see their branding appear on the Yorkshireman’s helmet for the duration of the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Kirklees College Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Kirklees College today to discuss the FE Professional Development Grant pilots which were launched today. He visited the college’s Springfield Sixth Form Centre in Dewsbury and was led on a guided tour of the classrooms and workshops. The Prime Minister toured the Creative Industries By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Jobs boost for Yorkshire as CDS launches behavioural insight division * CDS unveils behavioural insight division – eight months after SimpleUsability acquisition * £1.1m investment across a number of new roles, based at custom-built Yorkshire HQ * Additional funds allocated to bolster market research and usability testing Strategic communications agency CDS has announced the launch of a new behavioural insight division, designed to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Business members’ club now open following 18-month renovation A luxury business members’ club has now opened in Huddersfield – and is offering complimentary passes throughout June, before applications officially open on 1st July. Following 18 months of renovation work, Empire House is the first business members’ club in the region, offering an alternative to the serviced office and hot By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Two landmark Sheffield buildings go up for sale Expert property valuation and disposal firm Pantera Property has been appointed by LPA receivers and independent insolvency practitioners Wilson Field to sell two landmark Sheffield properties in the Castlegate area of the city centre. The Old Town Hall and the former Cannon Hotel on Castle Street were owned by developer By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Family business achieves nationwide hit with stylish new ‘Go Anywhere’ kid’s scooter. Hull, Yorkshire: new family business LIFERYDER has achieved a nationwide hit with the development of a brand new stylish ‘Go Anywhere’ kid’s scooter. The growing list of positive customer reviews and feedback for the ‘made in the UK’ brand is set to switch-up the UK market. Design inspired by By The Editor • 3 min read
Business JCT600 completes new dugouts for Bradford City AFC As part of its ongoing support for Bradford City AFC, JCT600 has joined forces with the club to undertake a complete redevelopment of the dugouts at the Utilita Energy Stadium. The new sleek, modern design, complete with JCT600 branding, has now been unveiled ahead of the 2021/22 season. Replacing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Company insolvencies rise as businesses in Yorkshire urged to take action early Insolvency figures released for May 2021 by the Government’s Insolvency Service show a slight increase in corporate insolvencies compared to the previous month but continue to show a trend of low corporate insolvencies compared to pre pandemic levels. Corporate insolvencies - tougher times ahead as insolvencies forecast to rise By The Editor • 3 min read
Business May 2021 insolvency statistics, R3 response * Corporate insolvencies increased by 8.8% to 1,011 in May 2021 compared to April’s figure of 929, and increased by 6.9% compared to May 2020’s figure of 946. * Personal insolvencies fell by 14% to 8,482 in May 2021 compared to April’s figure of 9, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business IoD boosts North Yorkshire team with ambassador appointments The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed two ambassadors to its North Yorkshire branch. IoD ambassadors drive greater connectivity with members, support learning and development and give a local voice to the Institute, while ensuring that IoD national policy reflects local issues. Jasmine Campbell (pictured) has been appointed student graduate By The Editor • 1 min read
