Business Executive search firm doubles office space A leading specialist recruitment firm is doubling its office space at the iconic 34 Boar Lane in Leeds. Charlton Morris will now occupy the whole of the building's fourth floor, as well as the third floor, having relocated from Park Row two years ago. The company has just By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Northern Max back to help Bradford businesses accelerate in 2022 Ambitious technology orientated businesses in Bradford are being encouraged to sign up for a free support programme to help them grow. Northern Max Accelerator, launching in early February, will be delivered through a mixture of face to face and online sessions, and is for businesses that are pre-start or less By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Real estate and commercial lawyer Javi Khanijau joins Excello Law Real estate and commercial lawyer Javi Khanijau, based in Harrogate, has joined national firm Excello Law. Qualifying in 2005, Javi has extensive experience dealing with commercial agreements and transactions, often with a focus on complex scenarios such as real estate, banking and finance, development, construction and commercial contracts. He joined By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Detailed plans submitted for pioneering private hospital Detailed plans have now been submitted to Leeds City Council to create a pioneering private hospital in one of Leeds’ most iconic buildings. Dr Fas Arshad, Facial Plastic Surgeon and the lead surgeon at The Hair Dr – Hair Transplant Clinic, has drawn up exciting proposals to turn the 17th century By The Editor • 3 min read
Business ‘Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’ preparing to launch Following the Secretary of State’s approval, Selby College and Wakefield College are delighted to confirm that their plans to form a new combined group are progressing on schedule, with the merger date confirmed as 1st March 2022. This follows the Secretary of State’s endorsement of the merged organisation’ By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney announces five new promotions The Yorkshire-based law firm has started the year celebrating its team’s achievements by announcing five promotions. Dan Bisby, has been promoted to partner in the corporate team. Dan specialises in acquisitions and disposals, with a particular focus on transactions within the professional and financial services sector. “I am incredibly By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Food packaging specialist launches fully recyclable packaging concept Food packaging specialist PFF Group has launched a ground-breaking, fully recyclable packaging product suitable for all food applications. Amid increasing demand from food manufacturers for plastic reduction, the new concept – known as IMPAC-T – uses less plastic than equivalent PET packaging and can be typically used for dairy products such as By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Employee benefits provider boosts team with key hires Leeds-based employee benefits firm Aceso Health and Group Risk has made two senior appointments to its growing national team. Part of the Attis Insurance group, launched last year by Joe Henderson who sold his Leeds-based Henderson Insurance business to US firm Aon in 2017, Aceso provides benefits packages covering employee By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity York law firm partners with Yorkshire’s largest domestic abuse charity Torque Law have formed a corporate partnership with IDAS, who are the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. IDAS services include providing refuge accommodation, community-based support, peer mentoring, group work and access to a free, confidential out of hours’ helpline. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sir Nigel Wilson visits Sheffield Olympic Legacy park Sir Nigel Wilson, CEO of Legal & General visited Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park earlier this month in his first trip to the city following his knighthood in the 2022 New Year Honours. The visit originated through Legal & General’s close working relationship with the development partner behind the next By The Editor • 2 min read
National The Billion dollar man shares his secrets A fascinating conversation with Freddy Kerrest, the co-founder of Okta, as he shares the unique experience of taking a business from zero to a valuation of $40 billion. As with every story, the difficult times are those we learn most from, and there were plenty for Freddy to cope with. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Launch of Ventur podcasts season two Ventur launch season two of their popular podcasts. Check back weekly from 18 January for individual interviews. By The Editor • 1 min read
