Business The Data City helps DSIT advance engineering biology in the UK The Data City has secured a research project with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to help map engineering biology and power the next groundbreaking advancement in biological sciences. The work underpins government plans to invest £2 billion over the next ten years to develop a robust and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank call for best bids for Odsal lease A call for best bids for the lease of the iconic Odsal Stadium, the home of the Bradford Bulls Rugby League team, has been issued by global property consultancy Knight Frank. All expressions of interest must be received by the Leeds office of Knight Frank by 12.30pm on Wednesday By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Answer appoints new CEO Answer Digital has promoted Richard Pugmire to the role of CEO. He will work with the management team to deliver ambitious growth plans as the company builds on its artificial intelligence (AI) expertise. The Leeds-based technology consultancy is employee-owned and supports the NHS and a range of private-sector companies with By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Aon announces new Leeds-based partners Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm has announced the promotion to partner of two of its Leeds-based colleagues. Sue Austen has had a career in the UK pensions industry spanning over 30 years, the majority of which have been spent with Aon. She leads a team of over By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Majestic Site Management Ltd wins Eaton Smith Business of the Month Award Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Majestic Site Management Ltd has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Majestic Site Management Ltd offer comprehensive site management solutions, from pre-contract, through to health and safety compliance. Experienced and accredited By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Calls for VAT to be reduced for businesses in the hospitality sector. York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling for the rate of VAT to be reduced for businesses in the hospitality sector. With the sector entering its quietest period of trading and after nearly four years of enormous disruption and cost pressures, hospitality businesses have never faced so many By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vibrant, inclusive Lindley church awarded much needed funding Ten places of worship from across Yorkshire are celebrating this month after receiving a share of £74,000 to help towards the cost of repairs and maintenance work. The grants have come from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT), a charity set up to help churches, chapels and meeting houses By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Financial services expert launches marketing advisory firm A leading financial and professional services expert is launching a marketing consultancy that offers firms specialist support. Rory Dolan developed Aedus after spending over a decade working with financial services brands across Yorkshire. The new Leeds-based firm will offer senior counsel and operate as an integral part of the team. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ripon Farm Services popular New Year Show celebrates its 20th anniversary this month Ripon Farm Services’ popular New Year Show celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. One of the UK’s leading agricultural machinery displays is being held in the Yorkshire Event Centre at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on Wednesday January 24 and Thursday January 25. It will kick start the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sovereign Street becomes one-way to improve cycling and walking connections Sovereign Street has become one-way as part of plans to improve cycling and walking connections across Leeds city centre. Works began on Thursday 4 January, which has seen the introduction of a one-way system running west to east along the length of Sovereign Street from Neville Street towards Swinegate. This By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Glass firm named finalist in Made in Yorkshire 2024 Awards A post-consumer glass recycling initiative developed by Morley Glass in conjunction with Saint-Gobain Glass has been shortlisted for a prestigious award, putting it in the running to be named as one of the best companies in its home county of Yorkshire. The company has been named a finalist in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Spinks secures funding to bring innovative spring technology to rail seating Spinks, a leading spring manufacturer and components supplier to the mattress and furniture industry, has secured a £250,000 research contract to bring its revolutionary EcoSeat™ spring technology to UK rail seating. The research contract is being awarded by the Department for Transport and the UK's innovation agency, By The Editor • 2 min read
