Business Kinrise embarks on the transformation of prize Leeds building UK property company Kinrise is embarking on a comprehensive refurbishment programme of its latest high-profile acquisition in Leeds, Trevelyan Square. Kinrise has bought the freehold, 3.5 acre site in the heart of the city in a multi-million pound deal. The creative office specialist will refurbish 1 Trevelyan Square, a By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Modo25 welcomes five new starters as part of continued rapid expansion Leeds-based digital marketing specialists, Modo25, have kickstarted the year with five new hires across sales and paid media. Joining the business is Alan Pilkington, sales manager, Hatty Hanna, paid social manager, Oliver Scullion and Holly Hargreaves, business development executives, and Evie Wadkin, paid social executive. Modo25 has hired 23 people By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds communication specialist completes latest acquisition Leeds-headquartered communications specialist Bailie Group has completed its latest strategic acquisition for an undisclosed sum, as the £50m company targets 60% growth over the next 3 years. The purchase of award-winning training provider Ubi-Tech (3R) complements the services offered by Bailie Group’s existing CDS Defence & Security business – an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Henry Boot Construction promotes Craig Finn to director Henry Boot Construction has promoted Craig Finn to the position of director. In this newly created position, he will be responsible for maintaining the business’s pipeline of sustainable projects and leading on its evolution. An engineering graduate of The University of Aberdeen, Craig has 27 years of construction experience By The Editor • 2 min read
Business International animation company makes Hebden Bridge home An animation studio with associates around the world and its headquarters in Hebden Bridge is certainly not ‘fed up’ with its success. FedUP Studio Lab was set up by two creatives ‘fed up’ with the London studio scene, who quit to establish their own ethical and sustainable business instead. The By The Editor • 3 min read
National How does GDPR affect marketing and why? The demand for data protection services [http://www.dpocentre.com/services/outsourced-dpo-services/] has skyrocketed, by rising as much as 7 times [http://legaljobs.io/blog/gdpr-statistics/] since 2017. In case you were wondering why, the reason is that GDPR compliance has become one of the biggest stresses for marketers. With By The Editor • 3 min read
National The complete guide to why heat pumps are worth the investment The increases in energy expenses have become a big concern for most households and industrial operations in the UK. At the same time, the government is coming up with solutions for battling climate change and reducing carbon emissions. Experts claim that we already have clean technology solutions that can reduce By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Virgin Money announces new fintech partnership with Expend Expend simplifies the expense management experience for businesses Service will form part of Virgin Money’s working capital health proposition Virgin Money is proud to announce a new fintech partnership with Expend, adding an Expense Management service to its new business banking proposition. The bank's offering to business By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Eagles Foundation awarded £93,650 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund The Eagles Foundation, a registered charity in Sheffield which aims to harness the power of sport to make a lasting, positive impact on individuals’ lives in the Sheffield City Region, is celebrating an award of £93,650 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a project which will record and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford chosen for UK’s first green street sustainable high street pilot scheme Bradford city centre has been chosen as the location for the UK’s first Green Street action research pilot that aims to help small and independent businesses go green. Led by successful Bradford retailer and businesswoman Victoria Robertshaw, with initial funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Fast-growing law firm Holden Smith opens fourth office Fast-growing Yorkshire law firm Holden Smith has opened a fourth office in Ilkley as is continues its rapid growth trajectory. The firm, co-founded in 2019 by James Smith, David Bancroft and Jamie Megson, has opened the new office a 9 The Grove, in Ilkley town centre. Kevin Britton, director and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Digital agency set for £2.5m turnover following new account wins Digital agency Bolser is on track to achieve a record £2.5m turnover this year following 13 new account wins, representing year-on-year growth of 40 per cent. The Leeds-based agency won new briefs from a diverse range of organisations including Microsoft, The Football Association, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and By The Editor • 1 min read
