Business RSM announces partner promotion in Leeds to drive organic growth Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has announced the promotion of Finlay Lamont to partner within the audit team. The promotion reinforces the firm’s commitment to invest in its people to drive growth from within its own ranks. Finlay is based in RSM’s Leeds office and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New partnership set to ‘open the doors’ to Leeds’ digital future Today, a partnership from the worlds of fashion, TV, technology and education have pledged to open their doors to give local young people and career changers unprecedented ‘behind the scenes’ access to the people and the technology that power their businesses. Initiated by xDesign and Leeds City Council, the partnership By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire agency Wild PR shortlisted for two categories at Prolific North Champions Awards Huddersfield-based PR and marketing agency Wild PR has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2023 Prolific North Champions Awards. The SEO focused PR agency has been shortlisted in B2C Campaign of the Year (budget of less than £50,000) for its Disney Baby Names campaign on behalf of eCommerce By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Glass manufacturer invests over half a million as it celebrates 20th anniversary Yorkshire-based leading glass manufacturer Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has invested over £675,000 into its facilities, equipment and internal training as it celebrates its 20th business anniversary. The glass manufacturer will invest £465,000 in a Bovone Polishing Machine and an Intermax Laminated Cutting Table, complementing their toughened and flat By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Finance Yorkshire investment provides spark for electrical firm A fast-growing electrical contractor has received a £100,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire to power its growth. Birstall-based Owen Electrical Contractors was formed in 2015 and manages installations for customers including property developers, schools and supermarkets. The investment, from Finance Yorkshire’s Business Loan Fund, will support the recruitment of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pitalia Capital backs ice bath market leader Brass Monkey The UK’s leading ice bath brand, Brass Monkey, based in Yorkshire, has sold a significant minority stake to a private family office in order to fund rapid expansion. Pitalia Capital, the Bolton-based private office of the Pitalia family, which focuses investments in the wellness and healthcare sector, invested in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business hedgehog lab receives £6.3 million from BGF to drive international growth Global technology consultancy hedgehog lab has secured £6.3 million investment from BGF – one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland. As part of the multi-million-pound deal, the business has announced the acquisition of York-based digital product consultancy Netsells, in a move that By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Knight Frank brokers significant deal at iconic Broad Gate Leeds The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered one of the most significant office deals in Leeds this year with the letting of the 8,448 sq ft of space at Broad Gate in the heart of the city. Kaplan, who run educational courses for financial professionals, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business First look inside new neighbourhood - The Junction Luxury modern rental concept, The Junction, has arrived in Leeds. The vibrant new neighbourhood is set to transform the experience of renting in Leeds, offering 665 high quality homes with standout social spaces like lounges, co-working areas and private dining rooms. The Whitehall development also offers the city’s most By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Humber Enterprise Park secures new lease with BAE Systems Humber Enterprise Park (HEP) has announced a new ten-year lease agreement with BAE Systems which will maintain its 500,000 sq ft centre for digital engineering excellence on the strategic site. The global defence and aerospace company leases office, warehouse, and R&D space at HEP. The renewal of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York Minster Refectory restaurant opened by Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort The new York Minster Refectory restaurant has been formally opened by Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, as part of their visit to York for the Royal Maundy Service at York Minster. Their Majesties toured the new York Minster Refectory restaurant and its grounds with The King unveiling By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Acclaim launches a new App For Businesses - The Gateway The team at Acclaim Credit Management and Recovery are excited to announce the launch of ‘The Gateway’ - a bespoke new App designed to give business clients easy access to real time information about each of their cases. The award-winning team at Acclaim, based in Leeds, continue to invest in By The Editor • 1 min read
