Business Drive to transform rail and growth across Yorkshire and North East People across Yorkshire and the North East will benefit from faster commutes, greater job opportunities and increased investment as part of major Northern Powerhouse Rail plans launched. The new major Government growth plans will boost economic potential and living standards across the north, with more reliable and more frequent trains By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Bradford-based ITC targets growth Bradford founded and based telecommunications company, ITC, is eyeing up further growth in 2026, having marked a milestone year as the official telecommunications provider for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. ITC, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, is an official Bradford 2025 corporate supporter and throughout 2025, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Glimmer of hope for businesses says R3 as insolvencies fall Corporate insolvencies fell by 8% to 1,866 in November 2025, compared to the October figure of 2,034. They were also down by 7% compared to the November 2024 figure of 2,001 and by 18% compared to November 2023’s 2,273 figure. Jodie Wildridge, deputy chair of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business JCT600 announces first Chinese vehicle manufacturer partnership Leading independent automotive retailer JCT600 has announced a partnership with Changan Automotive Group, one of China’s largest and most established car manufacturers, which will see the Chinese-made electric vehicles sold at the Yorkshire car retailer’s Doncaster JCT600 Approved dealership. Changan vehicles will be introduced at JCT600’s Wheatley By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds tech consultancy reports landmark year of growth Leeds-based tech innovation consultancy Parallax is reporting its strongest performing year to date, securing 25 new clients, expanding into new markets, and forecasting its biggest ever financial year heading into 2026. A major driver of this performance has been Parallax’s growing international footprint. One third of the company’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sale for York Handmade 4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of York Handmade Brick Co Limited (“York Handmade”), the multiple award-winning manufacturer of bespoke and premium handmade bricks. This deal has prevented the brickmaker going into administration, saved 20 jobs and secured its long-term future. York Handmade is famous By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire sees further slowdown in new business start ups as 2025 nears its end New figures show that Yorkshire and the Humber experienced another dip in business start-up activity in November. Data from Creditsafe, analysed by the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body R3, shows 4,009 new businesses were launched in Yorkshire and the Humber in November, down from 4,709 in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Reward Funding challenges traditional lending Following another record year, Reward Funding has released an overview of its performance and activity across 2025, with a focus on providing funding for all sectors and leading on industry debate to further support introducers and SMEs. The business has also set out its early priorities for 2026. Reward was By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Innovative construction partnership reaches apprenticeship awards final A long-standing partnership between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction firm BAM has been shortlisted for the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards - one of the most high-profile events in the education sector. The prestigious annual awards recognise those who are shaping a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ITP opens new product development and testing facility at Yorkshire HQ Yorkshire-based manufacturer of protective textiles for construction, ITP Ltd, has completed a major strategic investment with the opening of a new Product Development and Testing Facility at its headquarters in Easingwold. Clive Dickin, CEO of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), performed the ribbon cutting at the official opening By The Editor • 2 min read
Business £3.5m refurb completed at St Paul's House in Leeds The comprehensive refurbishment of the Grade II* St Paul’s House in central Leeds has been completed, providing some of the very best Grade A office space in the city. The beautiful 19th century building, which overlooks the magnificent Park Square and is one of the jewels in the city’ By The Editor • 3 min read
