Legal Matters Leonard Curtis Legal advises IoD Parc on employee ownership trust purchase Leonard Curtis Legal has advised Sheffield-based International Organisation Development Ltd (IOD PARC) on the establishment of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). IOD PARC is a management consultancy and globally recognised leader in supporting international development. With staff based in the UK, Nepal, Australia and France, the company partners with its By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink White Rose welcomes new dining and refreshed retail White Rose Shopping Centre has welcomed a variety of new brands and has also seen investment from its existing retailers this autumn. New and improved brands at the centre include: * Boots White Rose has just launched its new Beauty Hall, a gorgeous emporium showcasing the best of international beauty, double By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Deal will bring 331 new apartments to SOYO in next phase of landmark regeneration * The international business of Federated Hermes’ Hestia brand selects Leeds for its latest residential development. * 331 built-to-rent apartments will form the next phase of the £300 million SOYO Leeds regeneration project. * Caddick Group will work with Hestia to design, develop and deliver the two new blocks * The scheme follows Hestia’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink How Yorkshire pie-maker is combining the festive season with pie The UK’s number one pork pie brand has launched a range of delicious Christmas lines into Iceland stores this festive season, giving shoppers a delicious taste of Yorkshire for their celebrations. Vale of Mowbray, which was established in 1795 and bakes over 1.5 million pies every single week, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds technology company receives national recognition A Leeds technology company has received national recognition for its automotive software. Mad Devs awarded IT Innovation of the Year for its iStoreDocs and iConnect platforms in the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. The awards took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London and were hosted by comedian Jon Culshaw. By The Editor • 1 min read
National Five financial tips for entrepreneurs There are many perks to being an entrepreneur, and it is easy to see why so many people start their own businesses. While there are many benefits to becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own business, many also find that they struggle when it comes to finances. You need to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Azets acquires £12m turnover Garbutt + Elliott Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, announces the acquisition of Garbutt + Elliott, a specialist accountancy firm with offices in York and Leeds, and one the largest independent chartered accounting firms in Yorkshire. Established in 1896, Garbutt + Elliot is now trading as Azets in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Smith Brothers to provide EPC services as part of £78m net zero flexible power generation scheme Specialist high voltage engineering and contracting firm Smith Brothers, has been appointed to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise to a portfolio of projects – designed to support the transition towards more sustainable power generation. The £78m programme – a joint venture between LMPH and Victory Hill – represents a commitment to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Innovative shelving solutions company becomes employee-owned fds Director Services advises Nabco Group Limited on its transition of becoming an employee ownership trust. Nabco, which is based in St Albans, is the leading independent provider of shelving products and shopfitting accessories in the UK and was the innovator behind the Evolve range of retail shelving. Nigel Bass By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Water recruiting 35 engineering roles Yorkshire Water is recruiting for 35 new roles within its engineering team. Available roles include process safety engineering, solution development engineers, project managers and reliability engineers spanning control and instrumentation, mechanical and electrical disciplines, as well as statutory compliance technicians and more. The roles cover all aspects of engineering within By The Editor • 1 min read
Business What impact will digital currency have on our future? The world is abuzz with Bitcoin and crypto news but what does it all really mean, and will it last? Ventur chat with Katharine Wooller, Managing Director of crypto wealth platform Dacxi as she unveils some of the secrecy around digital currencies and the impact they will have on our By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Andrew Taylor crowned Exemplar in The Manufacturer Top 100 2021 Managing director of Huddersfield-based structural glass manufacturer, Specialist Glass Products, Andrew Taylor, has not only been acknowledged in The Manufacturer Top 100 2021 but highlighted as an Exemplar for his exceptional contribution to the manufacturing sector. The list showcases inspiring leaders and innovators in the manufacturing industry and celebrates the By The Editor • 2 min read