Business

A Middleton on the Wolds based family poultry business has invested £850,000 in renewable energy to power its factory. Soanes Poultry commissioned Beverley business Boston Renewables to provide a 1648 module field-mounted solar system, which will save 156 tonnes of CO2 in its first year. Soanes Poultry's

Yorkshire-based off-site manufacturing specialist, Thurston Group, has brought six new starters on board, as well as promoting five existing team members, as it continues to expand. The new appointments and promotions span Thurston's three sites; Catfoss, Horbury and Hull, and cover the production, HR, sales, administration, planning, and

The construction sector must adopt hybrid working and strengthen its employer brand to bridge the growing digital skills gap, according to SPG Resourcing. A global survey by PlanRadar found that over 70% of construction companies struggle to implement new technologies, highlighting a significant slowdown in digitalisation within the industry. Despite

There was a sharp rise in insolvency-related activity nationally, including in Yorkshire and the Humber, in February, according to the latest research from the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. The findings, which are based on an analysis of data provided by Creditsafe, shows a 39% increase in

Super League club, Hull KR, has launched a major consultation exercise on its ambitious proposals to regenerate land surrounding the Sewell Group Craven Park stadium, and is encouraging the community to get involved and have their say. The Club’s proposals are set to enhance the area with investment into

Wellspring Therapy and Training, the acclaimed Harrogate-based counselling and training charity, has appointed a new chief executive. Nick Garrett is taking the place of Emily Fullarton, the charity’s executive director, who stepped down this month after a decade at the helm. Wellspring, which was founded in 2003 and is

Harrogate is emerging as a key player in the UK’s technology sector, with strong growth in digital innovation. Now, businesses in the town are being urged to come together to accelerate this momentum and further establish Harrogate as a thriving tech hub. Harrogate is home to leading innovators such