Business HMi Elements welcomes local Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake. HMi Elements, the Malton-based specialists in the development of hazardous area computer hardware for the oil and gas industry, proudly hosted a visit from local Conservative Member of Parliament, Kevin Hollinrake. The visit aimed to showcase the company's recent investment in precision engineering machinery, which will facilitate the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Five speech survival tips A public speaking opportunity is a great honour, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If the prospect of writing and delivering a great speech overwhelms you, these tips from Claire, the founder of the Yorkshire copywriting business Write for You, are designed to help. * Just start: This is the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Renowned Planet Mark certification keeps sustainability high on Bailie Group’s agenda Following a robust re-certification process, Leeds-headquartered Bailie Group, a United Nations’ named climate leader, has achieved internationally renowned Planet Mark accreditation for a third year – while celebrating a 20% reduction in carbon emissions and a social value exceeding £1m. The Group’s most recent priorities include reducing energy consumption, bringing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Gilbanks boosts expansion plans Gilbanks has boosted its expansion plans with the appointment of Ben Jaffray as finance director. He joined the serviced office provider from Bruntwood, where he was a head of finance. Ben will join the board and help the management team to accelerate its growth plans. The move follows the recent By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Henry Boot Construction completes work on Leeds high school extension The main phase of work on a contemporary two-storey extension at an outstanding Leeds high school completed this week, helping to increase student capacity by over 400. The lead contractor on the project, Henry Boot Construction, started construction on the new 2,500m2 extension at Allerton High School on King By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank to market the largest available warehouse in Yorkshire The Yorkshire industrial and logistics team at global real estate advisor Knight Frank has been instructed by Legal and General Investment Management to market Sherburn 550, the largest immediately available warehouse in Yorkshire and the North East of England. The substantial 556,598 sq ft distribution / manufacturing facility is located By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford business wins two prestigious Garden Centre Association awards The team at a Bradford garden centre are celebrating after winning two awards at the North East and North West regional Garden Centre Association (GCA) awards that were held at Tingley Garden Centre on 5th July. Tong Garden Centre, part of the Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group, won awards in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business EY strengthens Leeds business with six new Partner appointments EY has today announced the appointment of six new Partners in its Leeds office, as the firm continues to make significant investments in top talent to meet client demand and support the growth of the business. The new appointments come as part of a 10% increase in EY’s total By The Editor • 4 min read
Business ESG team helps to underpin growth at commercial building consultancy The formation of an in-house sustainability team at Jones Hargreaves, a leading commercial building, project and sustainability consultancy, has contributed to a 74% revenue uplift for the first six months of this year when compared to the same period in 2022. The national consultancy firm, which has offices in Leeds, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire's Bed Kingdom makes the Sunday Times Top 100 Fast-Growing Businesses list Bed Kingdom, a leading British bed and furniture retailer specialising in children's beds, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Sunday Times Top 100 Fast-Growing Businesses in the UK. Ranked in the 51st position, the honour highlights Bed Kingdom's exceptional growth and success in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire businesses feel the impact of inflation as levels of distress rise in June Yorkshire and the Humber, along with many other parts of the UK, saw a worsening economic picture in June as businesses struggle in the face of falling consumer spending resulting in the region seeing levels of insolvency-related activity increasing by over 20% compared with May 2023. According to the latest By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fenton Packaging Solutions invests in the future Following the recent announcement of its Management Buy Out (MBO), Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions is continuing to expand and is investing in the future. In May, ownership of the business passed from former managing director Bob Clarke to: managing partner of sales development Chris Warren; managing partner of supply chain By The Editor • 3 min read
