Business Double promotion creates department heads at marketing agency Two senior team members at full service digital marketing agency, Xpand, have been promoted to heads of department. Danni Johnson, previously digital marketing manager at the Saltaire agency has been promoted to head of digital marketing, whilst Simon Patchett, previously operations manager, has been promoted to head of operations. Both By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University Business School joins the Chartered Association of Business Schools The association supports its members to maintain world-class standards of teaching and research, and helps to shape policy and create opportunities through dialogue with business and government. Leeds Trinity University Business School was established in 2022 and has been endorsed by two external business schools Deans to be approved by By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Buying a new build could save buyers thousands in energy bills Despite the worrying headlines, Bellway Homes says now is the ideal time to buy as its new build homes can save buyers up to £2,600 per year on energy bills. 97 per cent of homes currently being built by Bellway will boast an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business House builder launches two developments in Green Hammerton and Easingwold Avant Homes North Yorkshire has launched two new developments in Green Hammerton and Easingwold which will deliver a combined total of 234 new-build homes. Located just off the A59 directly between York and Harrogate, Ambretone Park in Green Hammerton is an 80-home development comprising a mix of three, four and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Silicon Yorkshire business lunch to bolster tech community Following the successful launch of one of the fastest growing tech communities in the North, Silicon Yorkshire is now preparing to host its first ever Business Lunch event in Leeds. Taking place at The Whitehall Restaurant and Bar on Monday 20 February from 12noon to 6pm, guests will enjoy a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tough 2023 forecast as cash flow pressure drive surge in insolvencies * Tough 2023 forecast as cash flow pressure drive surge in insolvencies * Headwinds likely to cause issues even for better-performing businesses in 2023 * Directors advised to act now as economic climate drives increase in insolvencies * PKF GM launch training webinar series to support company directors understand the insolvency process Corporate Insolvencies By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Inflation slowing, with fuel prices driving hopes for future easing * Prices continued to rise in December, with CPI up 0.4% in the month, however annualised inflation slowed to 10.5% from 10.7% in November * The slowing rate of annual inflation reflects a continued fall in the price of motor fuels, clothing and recreation, partially offset by higher food By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Source tees off new PR partnership with Underpin Leeds-based performance-led marketing communications agency, Source has been appointed to handle the retained national PR for golf mental performance coaching company, Underpin. Underpin provides direct support to elite amateur players and professional golfers across the globe, such as Conor O’Rourke, Ashton Turner and Charlotte Heath. The business prides itself By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Northern set to recruit as many as 280 drivers and conductors Train operator, Northern, is looking to recruit as many as 280 drivers and conductors across the North of England in 2023. New recruits will join the team responsible for running Northern’s more than 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations and are being recruited as part By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Rare opportunity as Sandsend Stores hits the market One of the North Yorkshire coast’s best-loved village shops is looking for a new tenant. The popular Sandsend Stores, the heartbeat of this tourism hotspot, will become available to lease in March, following the retirement of Alex Miller. The Stores, which date back to the early 20th century, are By The Editor • 2 min read
Business It's 100 up at flourishing Sunny Bank Mills Sunny Bank Mills, the historic mill complex at Farsley between Leeds and Bradford, is celebrating a very special century. The arrival of two new occupiers at the iconic textile mill means that there are now 100 companies on site. Fusion By Design Ltd and ATB Group UK Ltd have taken By The Editor • 3 min read
Business More than half of business owners want to retire without the worry of bills Whether your retirement is early, late, or right on time, it’s an occasion that marks the beginning of a new phase of your life. With a rise in the number of people retiring following the pandemic, asset disposal specialist BPI Auctions has surveyed UK business owners to see just By The Editor • 2 min read
