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Spotlight on Yorkshire business growth
At Growth Yorkshire, we love sharing stories of innovation and success. Whether it’s a breakthrough idea, a growing start-up, or a business reaching new milestones, we’re here to shine a light on the achievements shaping our region.
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Grimsby lands major law firm as Switalskis opens new office in the town
Switalskis has opened its doors in Grimsby, bringing its award-winning specialist legal expertise to the doorstep of North East Lincolnshire businesses and residents.
Young Leaders Fuel Growth at Huddersfield-based Logistics Firm
A Huddersfield logistics firm has invested in its young leadership team to strengthen business performance, following support from West Yorkshire Business Boost’s (WYBB) Leading Growth Programme, which is delivered by Exemplas.
HBC begins main works on pioneering cancer centre in Leeds
HBC Construction Limited (HBC), formerly known as Henry Boot Construction, has begun work on a new cancer centre in Leeds for the UK’s leading independent cancer care provider, GenesisCare.
Why Yorkshire is one of the best places to start a business right now
New analysis of government data maps the regions where new businesses are most likely to still be trading five years on, with Yorkshire making the ranking, above London.
Historic Barnsley fish and chip shop featured in classic film Kes to go under the hammer
A Barnsley fish and chip shop that featured in the iconic British film Kes is set to go under the hammer as part of a mixed-use investment property being offered for sale at auction with a guide price of £160,000.
JCT600 backs Bradford’s Bantam of the Opera choir with 2026 sponsorship
Bradford-based automotive retailer JCT600 has announced it will sponsor the Bantam of the Opera choir for 2026, helping ensure the popular Bradford community group can continue for another year.
More than 130 gather in Leeds to celebrate International Women’s Day
BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise sponsored two community gatherings in Leeds last week which brought together more than 130 women to celebrate International Women’s Day through storytelling, culture and shared experience.
Yorkshire recycling firm tips forecasts with £16.5m turnover despite tough trading
Yorkshire-based independent recycling brokerage, Clearpoint Recycling, has announced an unprecedented year of growth after achieving revenues of £16.5 million in the year 2024–2025 — surpassing its original £12.5 million projection.
HBC hands over cutting-edge Ideal Heating R&D centre to drive low-carbon innovation
HBC Construction Limited (HBC), formerly known as Henry Boot Construction, has now finished work and handed over Ideal Heating’s brand-new UK Technology Centre in Hull.
Football legend Robbie Fowler to headline first Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool
Football icon Robbie Fowler will headline Hull-based Sailors’ Children’s Society’s first Sports Lunch in Liverpool, bringing one of the city’s most famous sporting figures to a major new fundraiser for seafaring families.