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Two companies fined a total of £150k after bombarding people with spam

Both Quick Tax Claims Limited, a company focusing on PPI tax refunds, and National Debt Advice Limited, a debt counselling advice service, first came to the attention of the ICO in May 2023

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Business

Royal Armouries, Benjamin Campbell Honoured as General Manager of the Year

The Foodservice Cateys Awards, now entering its eleventh year, took place last Friday at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel celebrating individuals, teams, and business shaping the foodservice industry.

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Lifestyle

Artistic Director & CEO James Brining to leave Leeds Playhouse in April 2025

After 12 highly successful years as Artistic Director, James Brining is leaving Leeds Playhouse in April 2025 to become Artistic Director and Joint CEO of The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh. Leeds Playhouse Executive Director Shawab Iqbal has been appointed Joint CEO, co-leading the theatre through its next chapter. James Brining said:

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Events

February networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman

Our next networking event for Yorkshire Businesswoman members and guests is on Friday 6th February from 3pm until 5pm at Cut & Craft Leeds. We will welcome you with a complimentary drink followed by networking and a guest panel of inspirational business leaders. To reserve your place, email editor@yorkshirebusinesswoman.

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Business

Anita Morris Associates rebrands as Animo PR

Award-winning strategic communications agency Anita Morris Associates announces that it has changed its name to Animo PR, reflecting the evolution of the agency’s work across arts & culture, regeneration and placemaking. The rebrand brings greater clarity to how the agency works today, aligning its name and identity more closely

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Business

Yorkshire law firm announces commercial property and banking lawyer hires

Law firm Gordons has further expanded its commercial property and banking teams with two lawyer appointments. Ruqeia Ahmadi joins the firm’s commercial property practice from Pinsent Masons. She advises on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposals; leases from the perspective of both landlords and tenants; asset management;

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Events

January reset event at The Ivy with TV’s Roxy Shahidi

To mark the start of the new year, the growing women’s network group This is Yorkshire Beauty is inviting women to reset with clarity, calm and confidence at The January Reset, a restorative morning event taking place on Thursday 30 January, from 10:00am–12:00pm, in the elegant

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Fashion and Lifestyle

Gaynor Faye takes lead role in British menopause comedy Hot Flash

Celebrated actor, writer and Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassador Gaynor Faye will star in Hot Flash, a feature film which delves into the challenges of menopause. Gaynor will play Geri, an accidental entrepreneur who triumphs despite brutal menopause symptoms, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of being a forty plus single mum. Best

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Business

Female-led Citrus Connect achieves record growth

Leeds-based Citrus Connect, a leading UK direct sales recruitment consultancy agency, has reported its strongest year to date by achieving 31% revenue growth compared to 2024. The results reflect a year of strategic growth, operational improvement and strengthened client focus. Key to this success was an investment of almost £100,

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