Leeds-headquartered Bailie Group, a family-owned communication specialist and United Nations’ named climate leader, has bolstered its bold net zero ambitions with a duo of announcements — the appointment of sustainability lead Katie McShera, and the accomplishment of the internationally renowned Planet Mark sustainability accreditation. Acknowledging continuous progress, encouraging action, and building

Businesses in Leeds are being encouraged to apply for fresh funding support to help them deal with the continuing financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Leeds City Council has already distributed more than £290m worth of assistance to the business and charity sector since the start of the pandemic.

Azets, the regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, has advised on the MBO of Expect Distribution Ltd, supported by Shawbrook Bank who provided an undisclosed funding package. Expect Distribution is amongst the UK’s most successful contract logistics operators within the haulage and warehouse industries. The business was

Joe Browns, the Leeds-based fashion and homes retailer, has announced that it had been awarded The Investors in People Standard. The accreditation follows the recent announcement by Joe Browns of a new strategy to deliver annual sales of £100m by 2026, representing a 138% increase on current turnover. And with

Leeds Beckett University is congratulating six alumni and a current member of staff who have been recognised in the New Year Honours. The achievements of the recipients span the fields of sport, finance, community, higher education and inclusion. Ed Anderson, who graduated in 1972 after studying BSc Economics, has been

The application window for Sheffield Hallam University’s latest Wellbeing Accelerator has opened for start-up businesses seeking fully-funded R&D support to bring new health products and services to market. Participants receive up to £20,000 of support to accelerate product development and market access activities. The Wellbeing Accelerator, led

Calderdale Council and the Community Foundation for Calderdale have supported organisations to run Healthy Holiday schemes during the school holidays that provide lots of different activities for children to try and also offer healthy meals and snacks too. During the December school holidays, children in Calderdale have been having so