Category: Enterprise

A fully funded support programme which has already helped more than 70 businesses turn their creativity into commercial success is to target a wider range of participants by broadening the criteria for its final round.

Humber Business Week harnessed the excitement of a year of success and optimism when its steering group ran into a fixture clash with the Hull Kingston Rovers board.

A Hull climbing centre has become the first in the world to fully adopt a new generation of auto belay safety technology, making indoor climbing safer and more accessible than ever before.

The festive season is the time to think of others and new research has highlighted the leading role played by Hull bus drivers and bus services in keeping communities connected and supported.

Ideal Heating has celebrated a major charitable milestone after surpassing £300,000 in funds raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.

A spectacular piece of supersonic aviation history has rolled back the years with completion of 50th birthday restoration by a family firm in Hull.

Hull and East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) has embarked on a survey of employers as it seeks first hand input to shape the organisation’s future development.

The largest law firm in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire has made a series of key appointments, boosting the growing firm’s expertise. 

Hull-based leading UK manufacturer of vehicle-mounted access platforms, Aldercote, has launched a new seasonal social campaign spotlighting the capabilities of its VZ 140 Neo van-mounted platform – by giving Santa’s sleigh a professional upgrade.

Digital adoption surges across region as Made Smarter hits 100th technology project milestone since 2021.

VIP Matchdays, a leading provider of premium sports hospitality experiences, is marking its tenth anniversary by launching a significant new initiative: the VIP Matchdays 10 Club Pledge.

Humber Freeport has welcomed new faces to its Board of Directors with a series of key appointments.

A Hull headquartered construction firm has continued to strengthen its presence in the education and community sectors, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects via its specialist minor works division, together worth over £5 million across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in recent months.

Yorkshire engineering specialist Spencer Rail Engineering has been appointed to deliver a vital new £28.5m rail station project.

A bespoke business park in a prime location has been completed to help support and grow ambitious trade companies.

Bishop Burton College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ across all areas following its latest Ofsted inspection of residential accommodation.

The renowned open access operator Hull Trains has been named the highest scoring long distance operator in the brand new Rail Customer Experience Survey.

The Leader of Hull City Council has called on the Government to confirm it will continue to provide funding which will allow for free school meals for all eligible families during school holiday periods.

Two senior leaders at manufacturer Ideal Heating have called time on remarkable careers which span close to a century of combined service.

Father Christmas made special appearances on a number of Northern services, to spread some festive cheer and hand out a few presents.

Hull-headquartered Sewell Group has been recognised as one of the country’s top providers of public sector support at this year’s Operational Public Private Partnership Awards, with three awards going to partnerships which the company is involved in.

A financial services co-operative which last year marked its 25th anniversary by targeting new growth areas has now boosted its reputation with a national award for putting customers first.

Neill & Brown Global Logistics has appointed a new managing director to steer its next phase of growth.

A newly established IT solutions provider is helping companies in Hull and the Humber navigate the rapidly changing systems landscape and safeguard their business against the ever-growing threat of cybercrime.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has completed the installation of hundreds of Christmas lights across the 950-square-mile county this festive season, using Aldercote, a Hull-based manufacturer in vehicle-mounted access platforms to carry out the work safely and efficiently on behalf of local town and parish councils.

A man who has worked on the railway for 60 years said time has “flown by” and he has “never thought about doing anything else”.

Remote villages and hamlets across the East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are receiving a major digital boost, as Quickline reaches a key milestone in […]

A Hull bus driver has been hailed as a ‘Star of the Month’, after nominations from his colleagues recognised his work to promote positive mental health.

Siemens Mobility’s Rail Village in Goole, East Yorkshire, recently welcomed Councillor Rob Waltham MBE, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, and Ros Jones CBE, Mayor of Doncaster to its Goole Rail Village.

Stagecoach East Midlands has released its special Christmas and New Year bus schedule, outlining services across the holiday season in Hull.

Two leaders at pioneering open access operators Lumo and Hull Trains have been recognised at this year’s renowned Rail Staff Awards – the annual celebration of rail professionals. 

Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, is set to tour the city, this week, gathering gifts from generous local people and businesses.

Bodybuilding champ, movie star and politician Arnie Schwarzenegger, Aussie rugby union legend John Eales and martial arts icon Bruce Lee all provided inspiration for a business audience at a celebration of the success of the region’s young entrepreneurs.

Stagecoach, parent of Hull bus operator Stagecoach East Midlands, has achieved an historic milestone by being shortlisted as a finalist for the first time ever at the prestigious UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2026, receiving nominations in two categories.

Peach Hampers, the Hull-based family business known for its beautifully bespoke gift hampers, is celebrating success after being named winner of the Retail Innovators Award at the Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards 2025.

Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, is set to find out whether it has won the top prizes after being shortlisted in a remarkable six categories at one of the most prestigious awards schemes in the UK bus industry.

Quickline Communications has announced the appointment of Becki Smith as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), marking the first executive appointment by CEO Mark Bowden since his arrival earlier this year.

One of the largest free construction trade and careers event in Yorkshire, Foundations Live 2025, returned to Bishop Burton College last month – and it marked the biggest and most successful event in its history.

The Chief Executive of East Yorkshire-based Beal Homes has urged landowners to come forward and work with the leading regional housebuilder to meet the challenge of developing many more much-needed new homes.

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after winning two categories of a regional business award that celebrates excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievements in the business community.

Trinity Market will soon welcome a new addition with a vibrant new eatery agreeing a long-term lease with Hull City Council.

Spencer Group has reaffirmed its status as one of the construction industry’s leading employers after being named as the Best Place to Work – Large Firm in the prestigious Construction News (CN) Workforce Awards.

Beverley-based Northern Accountants has announced significant investment in its AI strategy, as the fast growth practice pushes for even stronger service excellence in 2026.

Future Humber has announced the appointment of Andrew Dawes, Regional Director for Humber at Associated British Ports (ABP), as its new Chair. This marks both a pivotal moment for the organisation and the region.

Employees whose futures are threatened by the administration of restaurant chain Pizza Hut are being offered the opportunity to apply for positions at major Hull bus operator Stagecoach East Midlands.

Leading Hull-based commercial property and investment business Wykeland Group has appointed vastly-experienced executive Neil Riseham as Property Director.

As a Dubliner, Councillor Byrne’s connection with Hull dates back to his teens, establishing roots in the city through family connections and early involvement in creative and entrepreneurial projects. He has a long history of leading community initiatives aimed at supporting young people and helping them transform ideas into viable businesses and events.

Creative communications agency Pace has marked its 10th anniversary with the appointment of Sarah Over to lead the agency’s London presence and support the continued growth of its national and international client base.

Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications has scooped a national award for its pioneering work to bridge the digital divide. East Yorkshire-based Quickline has been named […]

Industrial property ownership presents unique challenges that extend well beyond collecting rent or running operations.

Hull-based Advanced Plastics Group, manufacturer of a diverse range of technical injection moulded products for blue chip clients across a range of market sectors, is delighted to announce its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

An innovative manufacturer which has attracted the attention of a string of celebrities has moved into new headquarters in Hull’s Fruit Market.

Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, is again raising vital funds to support the essential work done by a children’s charity, as it asks its colleagues for their honest feedback on how the operation can improve still further.

Beal Homes is celebrating a major milestone at its hugely popular The Greenways development.

A brand-new college building in Skegness has welcomed its first students after construction work completed on the town’s state of the art £14m learning campus.

Leading businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are uniting to accelerate the region’s growth as a top visitor destination.

Developers behind the ongoing plans to redevelop the former Portland Hotel in Hull city centre have shared new details about their vision for the site, aiming to bring clarity amid public speculation about its future use.

The team at a Middleton on the Wolds poultry business is celebrating after winning an award for the sustainability of its chicken at the 21st annual Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards this week.

A woman who took her first steps into the world of work as a nervous apprentice 10 years ago urged other young people to “go for it” after her employers made a presentation to mark the special anniversary.

Quickline has announced that Chief Executive Officer Sean Royce is retiring after nearly five years leading the business through a period of significant growth and transformation.