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Jul 14, 2025Business

EY appoints new Leeds Office Managing Partner

EY has appointed Kate Jarman as the firm’s new Leeds office managing partner. Kate has more than 20 years of experience and will be responsible for leading a team of around 500 people to serve EY clients across the region. Kate takes over the role from Tim West, who has been the Leeds office managing partner since July 2022. Tim will be focusing on his client serving role as a tax partner in EY’s Business Tax Services team and other national roles. Originally from Liverpool, Kate’s career at

Jul 10, 2025Business

Yorkshire diversity champions honoured at awards

Hardworking Yorkshire people, charities and social enterprises were honoured at the region’s first Pride in Diversity Awards, held on 3 July at Leeds First Direct Arena. The awards, who’s media partner is Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine, aimed to highlight people and organisations working to champion members of the community who face additional barriers when accessing public services and employment or simply enjoying daily life. This can be due to a range of factors, including race, neurodive

Jul 7, 2025Business

Northern issues travel advice for visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show

Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Harrogate this week for one of Britain's largest agricultural events. Train operator Northern is encouraging customers travelling to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show to plan ahead, as services to and from Harrogate are expected to be busier than usual from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 July 2025. Featuring a packed agenda over the four days of the event, visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show can expect to see the best animals in the country competing,

Jun 23, 2025Business

Leading family law solicitors appoints new partner

Austin Kemp Solicitors, a Legal 500 Leading Firm, has promoted Jennifer Hollyer to a salaried partner - taking the total number of partners to seven by the end of 2025. This latest promotion represents a strategic milestone in the firm’s continued commitment to building a best-in-class family law practice with internal progression and deep sector expertise at its core. Since joining Austin Kemp in 2020, Jennifer has risen through the ranks of the firm, earning successive promotions based on

Jun 19, 2025Business

Leeds’ hotly anticipated Mediterranean bar and restaurant

Opening on the corner of Lower Briggate and Swinegate, new bar, The Banksia bar and restaurant will blend old-world Mediterranean flavours with a modern, vibrant dining experience. Offering a small plate concept, ideal for sharing or simply sampling a varied selection of dishes, The Banksia will provide the perfect setting for a group celebration, business lunch or date night. Making up the menu will be Mediterranean inspired staples, some showstopping favourites, and the ‘Fire’ section to g

Jun 18, 2025Business

The life of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL to be honoured

The extraordinary life and legacy of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL, one of South Yorkshire’s most admired figures in business, heritage and public service, is to be celebrated with a public memorial service at Sheffield Cathedral. The event, on Thursday, July 3rd at 3pm, will be followed by a reception at the city’s Cutlers’ Hall. Dame Julie’s family, organiser of the memorial, hopes hundreds of people whose lives she touched will attend to pay their respects - from friends, former colleagues and

Jun 17, 2025Business

Leeds Beckett University celebrates reaccreditation of prestigious Small Business Charter Award

Leeds Beckett University has been reaccredited after a recent assessment, recognising the ongoing impact of its work supporting small businesses, student entrepreneurship and local economic growth. The award, granted by the Charter Association of Business Schools and the Small Business Charter, places Leeds Beckett among a select group of UK universities acknowledged for their deep engagement with SMEs and strong impact through a raft of initiatives. Professor George Lodorfos, dean of Leeds

Jun 12, 2025Business

Major funding boost secured for West Yorkshire trams

Ambitious plans to bring trams back to West Yorkshire, and deliver a multibillion-pound boost to the economy, have secured a major funding boost from the government. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the allocation of £2.1 billion of local transport funding to West Yorkshire which will enable the Combined Authority to get spades in the ground on West Yorkshire's tram project by 2028. Speaking ahead of the Spending Review, the Chancellor joined West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin at a bus

Jun 12, 2025Business

Elland Road neighbourhood: proposals for new homes & leisure opportunities

Leeds City Council has launched a consultation on refreshed planning guidance for the future regeneration of land surrounding the Elland Road football stadium, which could deliver a multi-billion pound boost to the city’s economy including potentially up to 2,000 new homes along with major leisure and commercial opportunities. The council is consulting on the ‘Elland Road 2025 Informal Planning Statement’, a document which will guide the future regeneration of around 30 acres of land surroundi

Jun 10, 2025Business

Mayor unveils £37m plan to get West Yorkshire working

A new multimillion-pound plan aims to guarantee a healthy working life to everyone in West Yorkshire, through new personalised support for people who are out of work because of a disability or health condition. The region’s £37 million plan for healthy working life has been co-created with the NHS following consultation with residents and employers. It aims to grow the economy and put more money in people’s pockets by supporting those with sickness or disability into secure, well-paid work.

Jun 10, 2025Business

Great networking, new venue

Join us for the next event at the fabulous new Uyare restaurant in Victoria Leeds (https://www.uyare.co.uk/) on Friday 4th July from 3pm. The venue offers a 200-cover restaurant, helmed by the award-winning chefs of Tharavadu named BHOOMI, an intimate 15-person private dining room complete with sophisticated booth seating can also be hired for up to fifteen guests. AGNI, the stunning bar inside UYARE, offers a 150 -seater space with a central 360° bar, featuring a range of high-quality careful

Jun 9, 2025Business

Parklane Plowden Chambers announces new deputy heads

Leeds and Newcastle-based barristers set Parklane Plowden Chambers has announced the election of Sarah Harrison and Sara Anning as deputy heads of chambers. Formed in 2007 following the merger of Parklane Chambers in Leeds and Plowden Chambers in Newcastle, Parklane Plowden is home to 119 barristers, led by head of chambers Elizabeth Hodgson. Sarah Harrison was called to the Bar in 1989. She specialises in contentious and non-contentious probate, trusts and tax proceedings. In addition, she

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