Category: Enterprise

There’s a growing belief that online businesses no longer need a physical office. “If everything’s digital, why rent a workspace?” It sounds logical: until you speak to founders who are actively scaling product- based and service-led brands.

The team at Amazon in Hull is celebrating following the announcement that Amazon has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for 2026 by Top Employers Institute.

Nation Radio Yorkshire has been announced as the official media partner for Connexin Live in Hull, marking the start of a new partnership which celebrates live music, entertainment and community engagement in East Yorkshire.

As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, a local Vet Nurse is reminding pet owners that the celebration of romance is an easy day for cats and dogs to wolf down a box of chocs or singe their tails and whiskers on romantic candles.  

A healthcare recruitment agency launched to make a difference following life-changing family health problems is celebrating its fifth anniversary.

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire’s largest law firm has strengthened its private client division with the appointment of Monika Bone as a partner in its York office.

People in Hull are being encouraged to leave the car at home and take the bus to watch rugby’s Six Nations competition, which starts this week.

A bank which has supported young entrepreneurs in Hull and East Yorkshire with more than 1,500 grants has announced the appointment of a global expert in community development as its new president.

A senior lawyer from Lincolnshire and Yorkshire’s biggest law firm, Wilkin Chapman Rollits, has been named among the UK’s ‘Hot 100’ legal professionals for 2026.

Future Humber has brought together senior national, regional and business leaders for an exclusive Principal & Major Partner Dinner in Hull, focused on how a confident, connected regional voice can unlock investment, accelerate collaboration and deliver long-term impact. 

Sewell on the go, an East Yorkshire independent forecourt retailer, has donated £10,000 to support five community organisations through Co-op Wholesale’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity and its Heart of the Community Funding Giveaway.

Ramsdens, the trusted financial services provider and retailer has opened a new store located at 25 King Edward Street, Hull.

The Hallgate Tavern in Cottingham has closed its doors to allow for an exciting refurbishment before reopening as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub. This transformation represents a significant investment of over £350,300.

The new Executive Director of Make UK, Rt Hon Robert Halfon, has hailed Ideal Heating as a shining example of British manufacturing during a visit to the company’s Hull headquarters.

The secrets to enjoying a relaxing train journey with your kids have been revealed by one of Hull Trains’ Onboard Managers.

Over half the fire safety and compliance audits completed at business premises across Yorkshire found them to be non-compliant, new figures have revealed, as a local property management company issues a warning to business owners.

A PR consultant is bringing three decades of media and reputation expertise to senior leadership advisory firm Apex Executive Partners.

Marketing your small business can feel like trying to shout across a noisy room. Bigger brands have teams, tools and budgets that seem impossible to compete with. You, on the other hand, have limited time and a list of jobs that never ends. But here is the truth: you do not need a huge budget to make a huge impact. You just need a clear and realistic playbook.

The developer behind a newly approved 400,000 sq ft business site in East Yorkshire is already in discussions with potential occupiers for the first unit.

Women in Business is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Miskin as its new Chair. 

The family of the man who founded leading holiday home manufacturer Willerby have enjoyed a VIP tour of the company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities.

Hull-based home improvement specialist EYG achieved a 15% surge in sales to domestic clients in its 55th year in business.

A Hull-based exhibition designer who set up her business the day after being made redundant during the financial crisis is celebrating 16 years of national and international success.

Netflix and YouTube were the clear winners for families streaming Christmas content across Hull and East Yorkshire.

The regional firm secured elite status, with over 1,500 responses to the survey nationally.

A pair of construction projects in East Yorkshire that will provide much needed sheltered housing for local people have topped out within days of each other.

Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, is celebrating the results of a bus drive that saw generous local people and businesses donate presents, which made Christmas extra special for over 10,000 local children in need.

British manufacturer Bio-D, trusted by consumers for over 35 years for its range of effective and environmentally responsible cleaning products, has expanded into the personal care category with the launch of its new fragrance free Allergy UK approved range of Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Body Wash and Bubble Bath.

A major Hull bus operator is celebrating the career of one of the longest-serving members of its team, who is retiring after an incredible 46 years of helping local people, throughout the region, to get where they need to go.

A new homes development in the centre of Bridlington that is being built by a Hull construction firm and will offer high quality homes to local people has hit a key construction milestone after it topped out, ahead of work completing in late spring.

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.