Business Jiggle earns nomination for Yorkshire Choice Awards 2025 Jiggle, a dynamic and versatile recruitment and staffing company, announces its nomination for the prestigious Independent Business of the Year award at the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2025. Specialising in bespoke temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, and interim management solutions, Jiggle has been committed to bridging the gap between talented individuals and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Design Tonic appointed to deliver new Leeds office for solicitors Yorkshire commercial design and build specialist Design Tonic has been appointed by Devonshires Solicitors as the build and fit-out partner for its brand-new office in Leeds city centre. Currently located at Whitehall Riverside, the firm has taken up 6,500 sq ft of space in Aire Park, where it will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds apprenticeship recruitment fair returns to Leeds The Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair takes place this week, showcasing a range of paid employment and educational opportunities from across Leeds and the wider region. Everyone is welcome at the free-to-attend event, organised by Leeds City Council, which is being held at the first direct arena Leeds, between 1-7pm on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business EY North teams advise on deals worth more than £500m in Q4 EY teams in the North of England acted on eight transactions worth a total of more than £500mn in the final quarter of 2024. EY provided a range of advice as Oakley Capital, a UK private equity house, invested in cybersecurity company, Assured Data Protection. EY North teams along with By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SPG Resourcing supports cyber security expansion with key appointment SPG Resourcing has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Sham Chohan to lead the growth of its European cyber security recruitment division. With an extensive background in technology recruitment, Sham brings a wealth of expertise, particularly in the technology and security sectors. His appointment signals SPG Resourcing’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The 2025 'Peoples Honours' presented at Palace of Westminster Nathan Atkinson, from Leeds, was among 26 exceptional individuals honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. This recognition celebrates their outstanding contributions to society. The Medal Presentation, held on 23rd January, saw Nathan receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour for Service to Education By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Showcase of farming innovation at Great Yorkshire Showground Farming’s latest cutting-edge technology, designed to support the agricultural industry meet productivity and environmental challenges, will be brought together at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate next month. Agri-Tech Expo North, on Tuesday 25th February, will give farmers and land managers a unique opportunity to see and hear more By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A rare vacancy at an award-winning rural estate near York Two quality offices have just become vacant at The Menagerie, Escrick Park, six miles south of York. The Menagerie is one of seven converted farmsteads at the historic Escrick Park Estate which has been in the same family ownership for over 350 years. The buildings were awarded the Royal Institute By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Estate agency hires land and new homes manager West Yorkshire-based premium estate agency Charnock Bates has hired a land and new homes manager. Gary Roberts joins from housebuilder Duchy Homes, bringing more than 27 years of experience in new homes sales roles within the housebuilding sector. At Charnock Bates, Gary is leading the agency’s new homes sales By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder launches partnership division with 4 sites Sheffield-headquartered housebuilder Honey has launched a partnerships division after securing four sites to deliver 286 affordable new homes across Yorkshire and Derbyshire with forward sales revenues of £60m. Called Partnerships by Honey, the division is working with local authorities, private rented sector (PRS) providers, registered social landlords and housing associations By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Eddisons appoints new UK plant and machinery sales director Eddisons has expanded its plant and machinery division with the appointment of new director Antony Reed to the firm’s growing asset sales operation across the UK. Antony joins Leeds-headquartered Eddisons from industrial auctions group Surplex, where he led its British outfit. He also worked previously for industrial machinery specialist By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bank of England monetary policy expert to deliver lecture at Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University is delighted to welcome Dr. Catherine L. Mann, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), to deliver the highly anticipated Economic Prospects Lecture on 11 February. Attendees will gain insights into the Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Report, to be released on By The Editor • 2 min read
