Business BDO joins Stronger Together Leeds City Region Network Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP is the latest professional services firm to join the Stronger Together network. Stronger Together Leeds City Region was set up in 2022 to champion racial diversity, inclusion and equity in the region’s professional services sector by leaders from the largest accountancy and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Business donates 20,000 bricks to students at building college Yorkshire-based manufacturer ACS Stainless Steel Fixings is committed to supporting educational institutions, helping the next generation of construction and manufacturing professionals to reach their full potential. As part of the company’s ongoing commitment, ACS recently donated 20,000 bricks to Leeds College of Building – providing essential materials for students By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hay & Kilner advise on the acquisition of Colman’s of Aysgarth Hay & Kilner LLP, the North East full-service law firm, has acted for Peter and Teresa Wakefield on their acquisition of Colman’s of Aysgarth, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition represents a career change for Peter and their son Harry, who are relocating to the Yorkshire Dales. Peter will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Work gets underway to breathe new life into iconic building Works to refurbish and reimagine Rose Wharf, one of Leeds’s most iconic office buildings, is underway. Caddick Developments has instructed commercial interior design and build specialist Design Tonic on the £2.2m refurbishment project, which is expected to be completed and ready for occupation in spring 2025. Design Tonic By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Brouns & Co appoints property entrepreneur to board The Yorkshire-based maker of sustainable linseed paint, Brouns & Co, has appointed real estate expert and developer Duncan Melville to its board as it gears up for further expansion in 2025. Harrogate-based Duncan, the founder and owner of student property developer Primus Property Group, has over 30 years’ experience across By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Luscombe MG Leeds retains title as biggest dealer in the UK Luscombe MG Leeds is proud to announce that they have been recognised as the UK’s biggest dealer for MG vehicles for the second successive year. The trophy for ‘Best Volume Individual Dealer’ was presented at MG’s Annual Dealer Conference in Windsor, and is handed to the dealer who By The Editor • 1 min read
Business UK tech company becomes AI partner to manufacturing giant Tech company IntelliAM is to launch a commercial partnership with Swedish manufacturing powerhouse, SKF, which will see both companies unite to drive forward the global AI revolution. IntelliAM is transforming the machine asset management industry, making innovative advancements in how machine and man interact to manage the lifecycle of equipment, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business LNT Construction appoints Dudleys for expert engineering support LNT Construction has appointed Dudleys Consulting Engineers to assist with development planning and civil engineering aspects for a number of new projects across the UK. LNT Construction is a part of LNT Care Developments which is currently the UK’s largest provider of carbon-zero, affordable and high-quality care homes. Established By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Opening date revealed for neighbourhood workspace With the redevelopment of the Bonding Warehouse well underway, Patch has announced that the coworking and community hub will officially open on Monday 6th January 2025. Following the unveiling of the plans in October, the neighbourhood workspace is attracting widespread attention among tech and creative businesses keen to establish a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global training provider relocates to a new Harrogate office A Harrogate headquartered global training provider has moved its office to Copthall Bridge in the town. Primeast provides corporate blended learning solutions and culture change consulting to firms ranging from The British Council, Altrad and Kia. The firm twice received recognition for its growth when it won Queen's By The Editor • 1 min read
Business myenergi calls for local businesses to celebrate what makes Grimsby great With Grimsby making headline news as the ‘worklessness’ capital of Britain, Stallingborough-based renewable energy tech manufacturer myenergi is calling for local businesses to stand up to the criticism, champion the region and celebrate the thriving community that makes the town great. While the publicity may paint a bleak picture, co-founder By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 2024 Autumn budget - inheritance tax Author: Ian Parsons, managing partner at Parsons, Chartered Accountants. Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her Budget on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, promising significant investments to stimulate growth and restore economic stability. Below are the changes to Inheritance Tax, and what these could mean for individuals: Frozen Inheritance Tax Nil Rate Bands By The Editor • 2 min read
