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
Business Yonda appoints Zeal to support growth plans Yonda, a leading performance wet suit brand, has teamed up with Zeal to support its growth plans. The Leeds-based digital marketing agency will drive sales through an integrated digital marketing campaign, including website development, social media, email marketing, SEO, and PPC. Yonda manufactures premium quality wetsuits and tri suits. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New head of innovation for Leeds-based strategic change firm Leeds-based change enablement specialist — CDS — has recruited a new head of innovation, as clients’ appetite to deliver better services and experiences, while reducing operating costs, continues to grow. Dom Baker joins the firm with a creative career spanning design, customer experience, and production roles, including 15 years specifically in innovation-focused By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University receives positive Ofsted report Leeds Trinity University’s Initial Teacher Education (ITE) provision has been awarded a ‘good’ Ofsted rating after a recent inspection. The inspection, held in May 2023, highlighted the high quality of training on offer at the University, with trainees well prepared to teach their chosen subject and phase. Leeds Trinity By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Former New Zealand rugby league international becomes web partner Four-time Super League winner, Bradford Bulls legend and TV pundit, Robbie Hunter-Paul has become the web corporate partner for Leeds-based golf mental performance coaching firm, Underpin, through his digital agency Xtra Mile Marketing. The Cleckheaton company will focus on providing a new website to promote Underpin’s corporate proposition and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Heat Recovery business shortlisted for industry award The team at a Yorkshire heat recovery from refrigeration (HRFR) business is celebrating after reaching the final of a national refrigeration award. Beverley-based DK Heat Recovery has been shortlisted for the Retail Project of the Year award in the 20th annual Cooling Industry Awards that celebrate the industry's By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Nominations now open for Leeds Digital Festival Awards 2023 The Leeds Digital Festival Awards, which celebrates innovation and success in the technology and digital sector across Yorkshire, has officially opened its 2023 nominations. The awards, hosted in partnership by Amsource, a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the tech sector, and Ward Hadaway, a leading Leeds law firm, are held By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global environmental protection specialist supports natural flood management project Employees from the UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection and environmental protection systems, Andel, have installed natural flood management across three sites in Leeds. For the second year running, the Yorkshire SME provided staff and profits to help slow the flow of rainwater runoff on steep slopes which By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Housebuilder provides homebuyers with builders eye view Bellway Homes recently opened up its Palmers Grange development in Brough to give potential homebuyers and interested locals a builder’s eye view of the construction process. Various families and individuals from around the area leapt at the opportunity of the Dusty Boots invitation and were treated to a site By The Editor • 1 min read
