Business SMEs urged to be bold in 2024 Leading business advisory The Alternative Board (TAB) believes UK SMEs can continue to deliver strong results if they don’t allow themselves to be distracted by geopolitical unrest and an expected change of government next year. “A wait and see approach simply isn’t going to be good enough during By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Casa by Moda set to revolutionise renting for Leeds family home market Casa by Moda is preparing to set new standards in customer service and resident flexibility in the rental market with the opening of its first residential neighbourhood in Kirkstall - one of Leeds’ most desirable suburbs. Prioritising service, technology, wellbeing and sustainability, Casa, Abbey Court, is a brand-new community of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business MKM Building Supplies founder honoured with 'outstanding contribution to business' award David Kilburn, founder of MKM Building Supplies, has been recognised with the prestigious 'outstanding contribution to business' award at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2023. The ceremony, which took place at Headingley Stadium, was attended by over 400 prominent business figures from the region and hosted By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Technology resourcing specialist expands in the US with key hire Technology recruitment specialist SPG Resourcing is launching its first international operations in the US following the appointment of Ben Alston as principal consultant. Ben brings a wealth of experience in the technology sector, having held senior positions in global recruitment companies. In recent years, he has developed expertise in cloud By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Christmas Tree producer prepares for another brilliant year Following a superb festive season selling all 26,000 of the trees it brought to market last year, preparations for Christmas 2023 are now in full swing at the historic Newburgh Priory Estate, near York. Newburgh Priory diversified parts of the Estate for Christmas trees, shortly after Stephen Wombwell and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Support for Leeds Students Leeds Beckett University Chancellor Sir Bob Murray, one of the UK’s leading businessmen, has revealed the secrets behind his own success to some of the students he is sponsoring in a recent meeting at the university. Sir Bob, who studied accountancy at the former Leeds Polytechnic in the 1970s, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Regenex reaches target milestone following successful processing of 1,000 tonnes of linen Specialist commercial linen cleaning company Regenex has reached its target milestone of successfully returning 1,000 tonnes of linen back to its customers — saving 3K tonnes of carbon in the process. Founded in 2017, the West Yorkshire-based company has continued to grow following the interruption of the pandemic and has By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire industrial property market bucks the trend Leading global property consultancy Knight Frank’s latest Logic Report has revealed that the steady delivery of new speculative space in West Yorkshire during 2023, (which was notably absent during 2022), was providing more opportunities for occupiers and driving a gradual increase in take-up levels and quoting rents in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praises 'thriving' Sunny Bank Mills Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has praised the dramatic transformation of the iconic Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley from an old textile mill into a thriving business, artistic and community hub. Spending an afternoon at one of the most historic family-owned mills in Yorkshire, Mr Sunak spoke to over 20 business By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Estate agent lists record number of £1m plus homes for sale A West Yorkshire-based premium estate agency has announced it has a record 12 homes for sale valued in excess of £1m as the higher end of the region’s housing market continues to perform well. Charnock Bates, which specialises in selling fine, country and period homes, has properties at this By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tech architecture specialists are high in demand, says resourcing business Technical architects are increasingly in demand across the UK, according to the findings of a new industry report. A new report highlights that there are 50,750 architects currently employed in the UK in technology roles spanning enterprise, business, solutions, technical, software, network, infrastructure, systems, data and security. Experts at By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ashberry Homes switches east riding on to digital house buying Ashberry Homes opened the doors to only its third ever development in Yorkshire recently and with it introduced its first digital sales office in the region. The sales and marketing suite at its new Pilgrim’s Way development in Beverley allows would-be homebuyers the chance to virtually view their preferred By The Editor • 2 min read
