Business The Marshmallowist toasts to £70,000 investment to expand production A West Yorkshire-based confectionery business has secured £70,000 from NPIF II – BEF Smaller Loans, which is managed by Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). The funding also came from BEF’s Community Investment Enterprise Fund 2 (CIEF2) backed by Lloyds By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Deborah Ogden, making an impact for Smart Works Leeds Yorkshire Businesswoman member, Personal Brand Expert, Deborah Ogden will be joining some stand out women at the Marriott Hotel, as Smart Works, Leeds host their first International Women’s Day event this March. Deborah will share a short presentation aligned with this year’s theme ‘Her Path, Her Power, Her By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Children’s Charity appoints Sharon Milner as CEO Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm has announced the appointment of Sharon Milner as its new chief executive officer. Leeds-born Sharon brings 18 years of experience in the charity sector to the new role, having spent the last two years as director of Bradford Hospitals Charity, and prior to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sheffield Business Together delivers over £1 million in social value to the city since inception Sheffield Business Together, alongside key partner Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is celebrating the power of collaboration as it commemorates another successful year – and half a decade in total – helping to address social issues in Sheffield. Sheffield Business Together (SBT) is a responsible business network, that is co-funded and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business A rare vacancy at an award-winning rural estate near York Two quality offices have just become vacant at The Menagerie, Escrick Park, six miles south of York. The Menagerie is one of seven converted farmsteads at the historic Escrick Park Estate which has been in the same family ownership for over 350 years. The buildings were awarded the Royal Institute By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bank of England monetary policy expert to deliver lecture at Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University is delighted to welcome Dr. Catherine L. Mann, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), to deliver the highly anticipated Economic Prospects Lecture on 11 February. Attendees will gain insights into the Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Report, to be released on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mayor's grad scheme to link graduates with SME's in Yorkshire Businesses in West Yorkshire will be able to recruit from a talent pool of hundreds of professionally-trained graduates under a new scheme launched by regional mayor Tracy Brabin. The Graduates West Yorkshire scheme is the first of its kind for the region, and will see up to a thousand graduates By The Editor • 3 min read
Business TEDxLeeds Beckett University brings together voices in law, history, sports science & art Four leading minds from Leeds Beckett University are set to share their unique views on the challenges of living in our changing world at an upcoming free public event. TEDxLeeds Beckett University, an independently organised TEDx event, will take place on 12 February at Leeds School of Arts and will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford BID Partners with West Yorkshire Police for 'Report It Campaign' Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to announce a new partnership with West Yorkshire Police to launch the 'Report It Campaign.' This collaborative initiative aims to encourage businesses and members of the public to report all non-emergency incidents, such as anti-social behaviour and shop theft, by contacting By The Editor • 2 min read
Business North Yorkshire developer welcomes planned easing of mortgage rules The news that mortgage rules could be eased in the quest for growth has been welcomed by Vivly Living, the award-winning Yorkshire residential property developer and builder. The Government has urged financial regulators to look at allowing banks and other lenders greater flexibility to allow “responsible risk-taking” from borrowers. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Decodifi targets £500,000 annual revenue as MD Charlie Bartle gains recognition at awards Decodifi, a Headingley-based software company, is thrilled to announce that managing director Charlie Bartle has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Yorkshire BusinessWoman Awards. Charlie has been recognised in the highly competitive Digital category, highlighting her exceptional contributions to the digital industry and the region's business By The Editor • 2 min read
Business What do Defra’s simpler recycling plans mean for businesses in Yorkshire? The new Simpler Recycling rules affect any business with 10 or more full-time employees and arrangements to comply with them must be in place by 31 March 2025. Businesses that fit under this category must arrange separate collections of food waste, paper and cardboard (can be combined), and other dry By The Editor • 2 min read
