Business Kingswood Allotts appoints new associate director of tax Leading South Yorkshire accountancy practice Kingswood Allotts has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of experienced tax specialist Luke James. The move is part of the firm’s future growth plans and in his new role, Luke will head the company’s specialist tax and compliance division where By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire sees greatest fall in insolvency-related activity across the UK in October Despite ongoing challenges to the UK economy, in October Yorkshire and the Humber put in the strongest performance of all of the regions and nations, seeing a double-digit fall in insolvency-related activity since the previous month. The latest research from insolvency and restructuring trade body R3, which is based on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eddisons launches South Yorkshire valuation team with director appointment Property consultancy Eddisons has appointed Michael Goodare as valuation director, based in its Sheffield office. Joining from Knight Frank in Leeds, where he spent six years, Goodare will establish a dedicated valuation team based in Sheffield, expanding and diversifying Eddisons’ service offering in the region. The new team will complement By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Aqualand Industries is the Eaton Smith business of the month Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Aqualand Industries Ltd has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Aqualand Industries is a family-owned advanced engineering company that specialises in the leisure and hospitality sector. The family noticed that when By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Bradford Airport installs state-of-the-art security technology Security upgrades are now underway at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) with the installation of game changing security infrastructure. The installation of next-generation industry leading Leidos equipment will offer a smoother customer experience enabling passengers to travel through security without the need to remove items from their cabin baggage. LBA expects By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Bradford airport designated level 3 airport by department of transport Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has been designated by the Department for Transport (DfT) as a Level 3 (Fully Coordinated) airport during the night-time period during British Summer Time. LBA’s application was approved in November following a consultation process conducted by the DfT and capacity assessments by an independent third By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Development wins national award for groundbreaking regeneration deal West Bar, the £300 million, mixed use regeneration project underway in Sheffield, has won a national award for its progress in transforming a major part of the city centre. Urbo (West Bar) Ltd, a joint venture between Urbo Regeneration and Peveril Securities, was recognised, alongside Sheffield City Council, at the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Multi-branch estate agency group invests in technology Leeds-based Northern Estate Agencies Group is supporting its growth with a six-figure investment in cutting edge telephony technology. The group – comprising Manning Stainton, Ryder & Dutton and Mortimers – has more than 40 branches, predominantly across Yorkshire and Lancashire. The company employs more than 400 and is targeting turnover of £23 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Rare grade A space available at stunning Leeds neo-gothic building The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has been appointed to market the stunning Grade II listed St Albions building in the heart of Leeds. St Albions, which dates back to 1868, is a former Victorian church institute building on the corner of Albion Place and Lands Lane. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business HMi Elements wraps up 2023 with remarkable profit surge and team expansion Leading international hazardous area computer manufacturer, HMi Elements, is capping off the year 2023 with an extraordinary period of growth, as evidenced by an impressive upturn in profits and a substantial expansion of their team. The conclusion of this year marks a significant milestone for the company, with revenues soaring By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Comment on the Autumn Statement from Fresh Thinking Capital “While any steps to drive the growth of the economy are welcome, we believe that the government could and should go further in reducing the tax burden on businesses. The average corporate income tax rate in OECD countries is 21.5%, and the UK has the ability to go further By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pete McKee announces new gallery at Leah’s Yard The beloved Sheffield artist is the first tenant announced for Sheffield’s Grade II Listed Heart of The City development. Leah’s Yard, which is currently undergoing the final stages of its renovation, breathing life back into its patchwork of buildings, is gearing up for opening in summer 2024. And By The Editor • 2 min read
