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Critical business distress in Yorkshire soars by more than a third in Q1 2026
The number of businesses in Yorkshire experiencing ‘critical’ financial distress has surged by more than a third over the past year, reflecting the mounting economic pressures faced by firms across the region.
Humber businesses under pressure as financial distress rises in Q1 2026
The number of businesses in the Humber region experiencing ‘significant’ or early-stage financial distress rose in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting ongoing pressures on firms despite a seasonal drop in distress, compared with the previous quarter.
Steel City Star Shines at Silverstone in GB3 Championship Debut
Sheffield teenager and rising motorsport star Rowan Campbell‑Pilling secured three top ten finishes – and an impressive fifth place in the official standings – at Silverstone for his debut GB3 Championship, partnered by the BRDC, weekend.
Yorkshire businesses advised to prioritise credit control as R3 report shows rise in number of companies with overdue invoices
Late payment pressures intensified for Yorkshire businesses in the first quarter of 2026, with a growing number of companies carrying overdue invoices on their books, according to a new report from R3, the UK’s trade body for restructuring, turnaround and…
Leeds cheesemonger crowned North East winner at prestigious national awards
Award-winning Leeds cheesemonger, George & Joseph, has been named a regional winner at the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards, cementing its reputation as one of the UK’s leading independent food retailers.
Discovery opens at Pennine Five as Scrannery launches flagship working space in Sheffield city centre
Discovery, the flagship venue from Sheffield-based hospitality brand Scrannery, has officially opened its doors at the Pennine Five development on the city’s Innovation Spine.
Diony enters new era with boardroom buyout and people-first strategy
Performance marketing agency Diony is going for growth after completing a founder-led management buyout, re-energising its senior leadership team, and reinventing its approach to the modern marketing landscape. The near £400,000 restructuring programme has already played a part in securing…
Leeds Wellbeing Week returns for 2026 with HelloHope at the helm and EGYM Hussle as headline sponsor
Leeds Wellbeing Week will return from Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June 2026, marking its seventh year and the first time the week has been run by HelloHope.
UK’s Largest Video Game Market Returns to Sheffield
Replay Events’ Video Game Market, the UK’s biggest and longest-running retro gaming market, is returning to Sheffield following the resounding success of its first Sheffield market last year.
Children’s “hospice heroes” raise over £42,000 in Race Across West Yorkshire, Forget Me Not children’s hospice’s charity business challenge
Corporate fundraising teams from businesses all over Yorkshire gathered at the Accu Stadium in Huddersfield to celebrate and hear the results of Forget Me Not children’s hospice’s Race Across West Yorkshire: The Ultimate Adventure.