From apprentice to partner at Harrogate firm

Two new partners have been appointed at Harrogate accountancy firm Lithgow Perkins, a decade after they joined as apprentices. Tom Lowry and Tom Rhodes progressed through their training and a series of demanding industry exams...

Wellbeing’s the word: Yorkshire heritage textile mill introduces menopause training

A 240-year-old heritage textile mill based in Stanningley, West Yorkshire, has introduced menopause training for employees in managerial roles across the business. The training is part of AW Hainsworth’s commitment to wellbeing in the workplace,...

Tipi Boss Takes the Plunge for Yorkshire Children’s Charity

The director of a tipi hire company is preparing to embark on a long distance open water swim in support of a Yorkshire children’s charity. Dan Lakin, who runs Bradford-based Bar Events UK, will join...

Spencer Group praised for ‘incredible’ restoration of historic Union Chain Bridge

Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been praised for its work to completely refurbish and rebuild one of the world’s oldest suspension bridges. Spencer Group has completed a programme of essential works to preserve...

George F. White grows Leeds office with three key hires

Leading Northern property consultancy George F. White has made three key appointments at its new Leeds office, supporting the firm’s growth and diversifying its service offering in the city. The Leeds office was launched earlier...

Lincolnshire Co-op and Wykeland Group announce Waterside Shopping Centre acquisition

Lincolnshire Co-op and Wykeland Group are delighted to announce the acquisition of Waterside Shopping Centre in Lincoln. The two organisations have come together in a 50/50 partnership to secure the prime retail and leisure destination...

Cricketing legend and Australian trade envoy Lord Botham visits Leeds jukebox manufacturer Sound Leisure

In his role as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to Australia, iconic former cricketer Lord Botham OBE visited Sound Leisure in Leeds today. The manufacturer of classic jukeboxes, which has exported to Australia for...

Clarion announces the appointment of another two ‘home-grown’ partners

Clarion has promoted two of its home-grown talents, Stephanie Parish and Sarah Harrison, to the position of partner – taking the number of partners in the firm to 31. Stephanie is one of the many...

MP adopts Hull’s digital development as blueprint to modernise employment

The chair of a new All Party Parliamentary Group on modernising employment delivered a strong message to the country’s serviced workspace sector about the opportunities offered by remote and hybrid working. Emma Hardy, the MP...

Co-op boss opens up to Humber Business Week audience on pricing, pay and...

Business leaders will get the chance to hear from one of Europe’s top retailers about her ideas on pricing, pay and how to inspire a workforce when an exclusive interview is aired as part...

Brighouse IT provider boosts headcount by 30% as company marks 20th year in business

With a wealth of experience spanning over two decades, Fusion has established itself as a reliable and trusted partner in the ever-evolving IT landscape. A customer-centric approach sees the company work closely with clients...

Scriba PR launches new strategic comms service

Scriba PR — the Huddersfield-headquartered B2B communications agency with clients across four continents — has launched a new proposition as demand for the firm’s strategic expertise continues to rise. The ‘Marketing Director as a Service’...