Business FinTech North returns to Leeds with conference debut FinTech North's flagship Leeds conference returns to the city on May 15th, with Innovate Finance's prestigious Pitch360 competition set to be a key draw for attendees. The northern iteration of Innovate Finance’s renowned FinTech pitching competition will offer selected start-ups the opportunity to showcase their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York businessman appointed to key role with national trade body A York-based businessman has been appointed regional chair for the North of England by national trade body, the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation). Martin Armour, commercial director at Burton Roofing Merchants Ltd, has taken up the role, which involves representing builders’ merchants and suppliers across Yorkshire and the North East region. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SPG Intelligence launches to help UK businesses unlock the power of AI. Leeds-based SPG Intelligence has launched to support UK businesses in adopting artificial intelligence technologies. A subsidiary of Solution Performance Group, the firm focuses on three key areas: cloud intelligence, cyber intelligence, and applied intelligence. The move follows a strategic reorganisation of teams across the business to scale AI delivery for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Award-winning Yorkshire developer welcomes base rate cut A LEADING Yorkshire developer has warmly welcomed today’s cut in interest rates by the Bank of England. Paul Brown, of award-winning Huddersfield-based Vivly Living, said the decision by the Bank to cut the base interest rate by 0.25 per cent from 4.50 per cent to 4.25 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prime 527,000 sq ft M62 logistics site hits the market Leading Yorkshire developers Sterling Capitol have unveiled a prime distribution and logistics site by Junction 36 of the M62. The 29-acre Axis 36 development already has planning permission for a single distribution facility, with the flexibility to accommodate alternative layouts. Paul Beckett, CEO of Leeds-based Sterling Capitol, commented: “We are By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Extra care housing scheme is laying the foundations for independent living Construction work is under way on an extra care housing scheme that will open up new independent living opportunities for older people in Leeds. Leeds City Council’s Middlecross development in Armley will provide a total of 65 high-quality and energy efficient apartments for affordable rent by people aged over By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Local firm responds to school SOS to transform outdoor space RJC Plant Services LTD, a Church Fenton-based waste collection and plant hire business, is set to make a lasting impact on the local community by leading a ‘Big Build’ project at Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School. The initiative, scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 June, will transform the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Young people take to the drivers seat to unlock jobs * 18-20 year olds to benefit from thousands of job and apprenticeship opportunities by the end of this year * Bolstering workforce will help prevent delays and cancellations on the railways * Getting young people in work and improving rail services will help boost the economy as part of the Plan for Change By The Editor • 3 min read
Business JCT600 celebrates colleagues at inaugural Heroes Awards event Over 100 colleagues from more than 50 JCT600 businesses across the North were recognised at the company’s first JCT600 Heroes Awards event in Leeds. The employees, all of whom were nominated by fellow colleagues for exemplifying aspects of the 79-year-old family business ethos and culture, gathered at Leeds’ Queens By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire business excellence celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise * 11 recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s most prestigious business awards – announced this year in the Yorkshire and Humber region * Businesses from Beverley to Bridlington recognised, with each playing a key role in the Government's mission for economic growth * Winners across three By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Council is building for a bright future with affordable homes Work on a new housing development is in full swing as Leeds City Council once again demonstrates its commitment to providing high quality, energy efficient and affordable homes for local families. The council secured planning permission in October last year for a total of 82 houses and apartments on the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business 37.6m housing development in Beverley reaches major milestone Great progress is being made at Yorkshire Housing’s latest affordable housing development in Beverley, thanks to a partnership with Strata and Summers-Inman. The first homes at the much sought after Anthem development have been made watertight, marking a significant milestone for the project. With demand for affordable housing higher By The Editor • 2 min read
