Friday, April 26, 2024

West Yorkshire

Clare Bevan-McDowell, an independent human resources consultant and the founder of Fairfield HR based in Skipton, North Yorkshire has been awarded the coveted Yorkshire Prestige Award for New HR Consultancy of the Year. The Yorkshire Prestige Awards recognise small and medium-sized enterprises that have proven to be the backbone of...
The House of Commons was the venue for a roundtable event hosted by The University of Manchester to examine how ‘place-based’ policy can make a real difference in reducing inequalities and boosting growth and productivity across the country. A place-based approach recognises that national policies and strategies may not be...
A new collection of articles from University of Manchester experts detailing positive ideas to strengthen the UK’s national resilience in the face of growing global challenges has been praised by MPs and a former Cabinet Minister. On Resilience, published by the University’s policy engagement unit Policy@Manchester, examines an array of...
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has retained the highest possible gradings from the Regulator of Social Housing following an In-depth Assessment. These normally take place every three to four years to decide if a housing association meets the Regulator’s governance requirements and has the financial ability to deal with any adverse...
Rishi Sunak’s objective for all children to study some form of maths until the age of 18 has several barriers in its way, three leading education experts have made clear. The Prime Minister announced his ‘Maths to 18’ plan earlier this year including the establishment of a new advisory group. However,...
Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs, has marked the official opening of Wheldale Heights, its new £4.3m care home in Castleford, West Yorkshire. The occasion was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, officiated by Mayor of Wakefield, Councillor...
Leeds-based digital marketing agency, The Marketing Optimist has announced the appointment of Hristina Tsolova as their new Social Media Account Manager. Hristina joins the team during a period of fast growth for the agency, following a flurry of client wins over the last year. She brings an extensive range of...
Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network’s (AHSN) digital health accelerator, Propel@YH, is back for its fifth year and is looking to support innovations that help the NHS whilst boosting the region’s economy. Propel@YH provides HealthTech innovators with a structured course of advice and guidance to help them navigate the...
Life sciences businesses from across Yorkshire have come together to discuss how collaboration can help build future resilience for the sector and help companies here to benefit from change dynamics. Already a hotbed for innovation in health tech and medical devices, the region has the opportunity to captialise on...
Following a robust re-certification process, Leeds-headquartered Bailie Group, a United Nations’ named climate leader, has achieved internationally renowned Planet Mark accreditation for a third year – while celebrating a 20% reduction in carbon emissions and a social value exceeding £1m. The Group’s most recent priorities include reducing energy consumption, bringing...