Business Propaganda delivers rebrand for James & James Fulfilment Propaganda Brand Consultancy has rebranded James and James Fulfilment to J&J Global Fulfilment as the company targets international growth alongside a focus on supporting ecommerce business to manage the risk, complexity and cost associated with scaling domestically and internationally. Propaganda will continue to deliver brand strategy, PR and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Cellhire enables the BBC to live stream UK General Election counts Cellhire, a national and global provider of mobile communications, played a major role in the BBC’s coverage of the 2024 UK General Election. The company deployed its “Count Cam” packages powered with Cellhire’s IoT connectivity solution to 369 vote-counting locations across the UK to allow the BBC to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Developments team at Caddick grows with new generation of leaders Caddick, the leading, privately-owned property and construction business has made a number of promotions within its developments team as its project portfolio grows and it expands into new regions. Helen Gardner has been promoted to group legal director, taking a role on the board and continuing to spearhead the organisation’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Local business powers electric truck with self-generated renewable energy Doncaster-based ReFood, the UK’s leading food waste recycler, has taken delivery of its first plug-in collection vehicle. The state-of-the-art Volvo FM Electric will be powered by 100% renewable energy generated on-site at the company’s site on Ings Road, demonstrating the company’s commitment to setting the standards in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Underpin Sports scores big with former premier league player appointment Leeds-based golf mental performance coaching company, Underpin Sports has appointed former Leeds United midfielder, Andy Couzens as its business development manager to lead its expansion across the north of England. The Yorkshire arm of Underpin Sports is dedicated to equipping players with the psychological tools and mental strength needed to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mayor Brabin tells builders to brace for housebuilding boom Mayor Tracy Brabin has vowed to deliver a “new dawn” for housebuilding across West Yorkshire, by working in lock-step with local housing providers and the new government in Westminster. The West Yorkshire Housing Strategy 2040, the first of its kind for the region, has been unveiled on a visit to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Flooring company turns attention to roof to slash energy costs A Barnsley-based carpet and flooring company has gained grant funding to invest in solar panels which will generate more than 70 percent of the energy it needs. Floormaster Yorkshire has installed 36 panels to the roof of its warehouse to feed electricity into the company’s 600 sq ft showroom By The Editor • 2 min read
Mark Winter, Commercial Director of Astonish Business Bradford business ‘cleans up’ at industry-leading awards Bradford-based homecare brand, Astonish, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Household Goods Brand of the Year’ award by leading industry title, The Grocer, following a year of significant growth. This achievement recognises the Yorkshire business’ sales performance, innovative product development, and commitment to sustainability. The awards were held on 2nd July, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business DNA Financial Solutions announces record-breaking half year results DNA Financial Solutions, the Yorkshire based finance and insurance broking specialist, has announced record-breaking half-year results as the firm’s CEO attributes “a revised strategy, internal team efforts, and increasingly favourable economic and industry conditions” to its growth in the last six months. Hugh Spillane, CEO said “a more stable By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Chancellor gets straight to work with Mayors on growth mission Yorkshire's Mayors welcomed a “new dawn” for devolution after Tracy Brabin hosted talks with the Chancellor on the government’s growth mission in West Yorkshire recently. The meeting, which included West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin, South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard and York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith, By The Editor • 3 min read
Business National accolade for automotive experts. Automotive data company cap hpi has been crowned double award winner at the prestigious Car Dealer Power Awards 2024. The Leeds-headquartered company won Used Car Valuation Provider of the Year and Provenance Check Provider of the Year. The awards are voted for by thousands of motor dealers across the UK. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds among UK’s top 10 cities for attracting foreign direct investment, EY report reveals Leeds was ranked the UK’s seventh-best performing city outside of London for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in 2023 with a total of 16 projects, up from 15 in 2022, according to EY’s latest UK Attractiveness Survey. Meanwhile, the Yorkshire and the Humber region secured 34 FDI By The Editor • 3 min read
