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Poonam Kaur appointed Yorkshire & the Humber regional chair for the Institute of Directors
01Business

Poonam Kaur appointed Yorkshire & the Humber regional chair for the Institute of Directors

Award-winning corporate finance boutique fds is proud to announce that its CEO, Poonam Kaur, has been appointed regional chair for Yorkshire & the Humber at the Institute of Directors (IoD), marking a significant milestone in her career and further strengthening her connection to the regional business community. With over 25 years’ experience in corporate finance and accounting, Poonam has built a reputation as a trusted partner to owner-managed businesses navigating growth, succession plannin

The Editor29 Jun 2026
Ward Hadaway adds two partners to growing education practice
02Business

Ward Hadaway adds two partners to growing education practice

UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Emma Swann and Jill Donabie as partners in its national education team. The hires follow a period of growth in work from education providers which has increased by approximately 40% in the last year. Emma joins as an education law partner and supports MATs, independent schools, FE colleges and Diocesan Boards on academy expansions, mergers and acquisitions, governance, pastoral and commercial matters. Jill is an employment and education partne

The Editor29 Jun 2026
Aubergine unboxes PR-led fulfilment service for press and influencer campaigns
03Business

Aubergine unboxes PR-led fulfilment service for press and influencer campaigns

Leeds-based PR and content agency Aubergine has launched a specialist PR-led fulfilment service designed specifically for influencer kits, press packs, retail samples, buyer mailers and gifting. The service has been created in response to growing demand from consumer brands for more thoughtful and visual unboxing experiences. It offers end-to-end support from strategy through to design and delivery, for any consumer brand looking to ensure that every touchpoint is considered, crafted and impac

The Editor29 Jun 2026
Yorkshire women in the rural landscape star at Great Yorkshire Show
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Yorkshire women in the rural landscape star at Great Yorkshire Show

A truly inspiring Yorkshire photography exhibition which captures Yorkshire women in the rural landscape is coming to the Great Yorkshire Show, which takes place on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July. Hardy and Free has been created by award-winning photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn (pictured) and takes its name from a line in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights: “I wish I were a girl again, half-savage and hardy, and free...” It was originally commissioned by the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth as p

The Editor29 Jun 2026
Are you ready to dive into Mamma Mia?
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Are you ready to dive into Mamma Mia?

The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 16 – Sat 27 June 2026 as it celebrates its 25th anniversary – and the ‘Flipper Boys’ are already making waves! From West End to global phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! is Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with a sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads unfolding on a Greek island idyll. The 25th anniversary tour cast is led by Jenn Griff

The Editor17 Jun 2026
Rise Up Networking launches summer social at Habbibi, Victoria Gate
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Rise Up Networking launches summer social at Habbibi, Victoria Gate

Rise Up Networking is inviting Yorkshire’s business community to swap the usual networking format for an evening of celebration, connection and fun at its first Summer Social. Taking place on Wednesday 1st July at Habbibi in Victoria Gate, Leeds, the event is open to both men and women and will bring together business owners, professionals, clients, colleagues and friends for an evening that combines networking with a genuine party atmosphere. Guests can expect delicious food, a live DJ, fun

The Editor16 Jun 2026

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Rise Up Networking launches summer social at Habbibi, Victoria Gate
01Jun 16, 2026

Rise Up Networking launches summer social at Habbibi, Victoria Gate

Rise Up Networking is inviting Yorkshire’s business community to swap the usual networking format for an evening of celebration, connection and fun at its first Summer Social. Taking place on Wednesday 1st July at Habbibi in Victoria Gate, Leeds, the event is open to both men and women and will bring together business owners, professionals, clients, colleagues and friends for an evening that combines networking with a genuine party atmosphere. Guests can expect delicious food, a live DJ, fun

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Join us for Summer networking & BBQ at Dakota Leeds
02Jun 15, 2026

Join us for Summer networking & BBQ at Dakota Leeds

Join us on 23rd July for our annual Summer BBQ on the fabulous terrace at Dakota Hotel Leeds. The event starts at 3pm with a welcome drink, followed by a BBQ and networking, concluding around 6pm. The event is open to both members and non-members, Yorkshire Businesswoman and Yorkshire Businessman as well as guests. The cost is just £30 for members, £35 for non-members. Places will be limited. To reserve your place, guests can click on the link to the right, members sign in for the discount

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Learn how to use photos to gain media coverage
03Jun 11, 2026

Learn how to use photos to gain media coverage

Yorkshire business owners invited to new Picture Perfect PR webinar to learn how to use photos to gain media coverage Yorkshire PR experts Linda Harrison and Jo Leatham have joined forces with national journalist Alex Lloyd and press photographer David Harrison to deliver a practical online masterclass explaining the power of photography for PR. Picture Perfect PR is a new online event for business owners taking place live on Wednesday, 1 July at 11am. Business owners, freelancers and brand

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Yorkshire women in the rural landscape star at Great Yorkshire Show
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Yorkshire women in the rural landscape star at Great Yorkshire Show

A truly inspiring Yorkshire photography exhibition which captures Yorkshire women in the rural landscape is coming to the Great Yorkshire Show, which takes place on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July. Hardy and Free has been created by award-winning photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn (pictured) and takes its name from a line in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights: “I wish I were a girl again, half-savage and hardy, and free...” It was originally commissioned by the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth as p

Are you ready to dive into Mamma Mia?
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Are you ready to dive into Mamma Mia?

The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 16 – Sat 27 June 2026 as it celebrates its 25th anniversary – and the ‘Flipper Boys’ are already making waves! From West End to global phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! is Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with a sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads unfolding on a Greek island idyll. The 25th anniversary tour cast is led by Jenn Griff

Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington
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Homebuilder highlights family homes for sale in Bridlington

The leading housebuilder is encouraging property seekers in East Yorkshire, or those looking to move to the coast, to consider its collection of three bedroom Ellerton and Howden homes. The homes offer a fantastic opportunity for families or young professionals looking to step onto the property ladder. Designed for modern living, the homes have spacious, open-plan layouts, prioritising natural light with large windows and French doors leading to the garden. The homes also feature two double be

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Leeds gears up for its biggest wellbeing week 1 - 7 June 2026
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Leeds gears up for its biggest wellbeing week 1 - 7 June 2026

Over 30 wellbeing events have been confirmed for a week-long festival to improve the wellbeing of people across the city of Leeds. The final programme has been confirmed for Monday 1st June to Saturday 7th June, and attendees can expect workshops on mental health, neurodiversity, stress and burnout, as well as activities including laughter and deep house yoga, meditation, sound baths, and forest bathing. Leeds Wellbeing Week 2026 is run by HelloHope and supported by headline sponsor EGYM Hus

Walking back to happiness on the Mulgrave Estate
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Walking back to happiness on the Mulgrave Estate

The award-winning Mulgrave Estate has launched the Mulgrave Walks, a collection of three brand-new routes through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in North Yorkshire. The three interlinked walks, The Mulgrave Way, Foss Mill Crossing and Guard House Way, are the brainchild of Lord Normanby, (the author Constantine Phipps), who owns the Mulgrave Estate. Together, these waymarked walks take in a rich mix of woodland, farmland, heritage features, as well as far-reaching views acr

Great Yorkshire Show throws open its celebration of cheese
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Great Yorkshire Show throws open its celebration of cheese

A celebration of Yorkshire’s love of cheese is being extended to food businesses across the county and beyond during the countdown to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. Entries for the Cheese and Dairy Show at the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show are now open, featuring three digital classes for the very first time in the Show’s history, specifically to find the Champion Cheese Board, Grazing Platter and Cheese Celebration Cake. By taking these classes digital, the Show’s organisers are setting out

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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

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Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

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Andy Burnham confirms he will set up ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester in major policy speech – as it happened

Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister says he will ‘bring about biggest rebalancing of power the country has ever seen’ Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’ Asked what she thought of Andy Burnham not taking questions this morning, Badenoch said: Andy Burnham doesn’t like questions. Nigel Farage doesn’t like questions. Even Keir Starmer in parliament, he doesn’t like questions here. If you want somebody who can answer questions, please come to me. I will answer all of your questions. I know that it should not be Ed Miliband. He is the single person who has done the most to deindustrialise our country and make us poorer. He should not be rewarded with an even more powerful job where he can completely bankrupt the country. Continue reading...

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UK government borrowing costs dip and pound rises as City welcomes Burnham speech – as it happened

Makerfield MP’s plans for good-quality growth around the UK, and commitment to fiscal rules, are welcomed by investors and economists Shares in chipmakers underpinning AI boom rocket in first half of 2026 The total value of new mortgage approvals also fell in May. Net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals decreased to £2.9bn in May, down from £4.4bn in April, the Bank of England reports. “The sharp slowdown in mortgage borrowing and approvals suggests the surge in activity earlier this year has now faded, with buyers and homeowners taking a more cautious approach. While borrowing costs have eased from their recent highs, affordability remains stretched and many prospective buyers continue to contend with elevated house prices and wider cost-of-living pressures. “For lenders, the changing outlook highlights the importance of integrating forward-looking affordability assessments that better reflect real borrower behaviour and lifetime income patterns. As caution rises, these more personalised models can help to sustain housing demand over the coming months. Continue reading...

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