Category: Enterprise

A major Hull bus operator is encouraging local people to consider switching to bus travel as research, by the RAC, has shown that the average price of diesel has spiked to more than £2.00 per litre, putting further pressure on household budgets.

Hessle-based Informed Financial Planning (IFP) has been recognised as Best Financial Advisers to Work For, for the ninth year running, highlighting its commitment to long-term career development, professional qualifications and employee ownership. 

Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes has begun work to pave the way for its latest luxury development in Hull’s popular Kingswood neighbourhood.

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business are celebrating after reaching the final of a prestigious food industry award.

Leading regional law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has launched a new HR platform combining artificial intelligence (AI) with advice from the firm’s specialist employment lawyers.

Hull bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have shown their generous side by raising a cracking £1,042 for a major children’s charity.

Hull Trains, the UK’s top performing rail operator, has celebrated its dedicated team with a special ‘Excellence Awards’ held at The Deep in Hull.

A new year-round commercial space will be created in Hull thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grants scheme.

Law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has expanded its Lincoln operations with the acquisition of Nottingham-based recoveries practice Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC).

New research has revealed that local people over-60 are starting to embrace a ‘second adolescence’, with a greater range of interests available to them.

Popular open access operator Hull Trains has again been named the highest scoring British operator in the latest Rail Customer Experience Report (RICXR). The accolade is further good news for the company who was recently named Operator of the Year at the Spotlight Rail Awards earlier this month.

Hull and East Yorkshire’s thriving visitor economy is entering an exciting new phase, with a major regional tourism conference shining a spotlight on how AI can unlock further growth.

Hundreds of manufacturers across Hull and East Yorkshire are set to accelerate their digital transformation after the Government confirmed £2.4 million of new funding for Made Smarter from April.

Hull-based glazing specialist EYG Group has been hailed for completing the ‘UK’s best installation on a commercial single building’ at the 2026 Glass & Glazing Products Installer Awards.

Garness Jones has strengthened its dedicated commercial property management team by recruiting experienced specialist Laura Atton and promoting long-serving senior surveyor Zoe Clarvis to the role of director.

A working singer from East Yorkshire was the inspiration for the creation of a tech app for freelance performers, built using AI in under a week, solving the admin chaos that comes with submitting tax returns.

East Yorkshire Buses has today announced a range of fare changes designed to simplify ticketing, offer better value, and introduce new flexible travel options for customers across its network — all launching from Sunday 29th March 2026.

Lovell, in partnership with Together Housing, has marked the completion of Saddlers Grange in Howden with a final visit to the development, welcoming representatives from East Riding of Yorkshire Council for a walk around the finished scheme.

Spencer Rail Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to delivering exceptional service to rail passengers with a prestigious national award.

Rural broadband provider Quickline is celebrating the first year of its career insight platform, a free digital resource helping people across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire explore career opportunities, build skills and gain insight into the world of work.

The team at Amazon’s Hull fulfilment centre enjoyed a celebratory event recently at Connexin Live to mark the company’s busiest trading period.

Pioneering open access operator Hull Trains is celebrating being crowned ‘Operator of the Year’ at the Spotlight Rail Awards in London.

A Hull-based IT solutions provider is offering businesses free systems and software health checks to beef up their cybersecurity and defend themselves against the threat of cyberattacks.

Wilkin Chapman Rollits has been named Best Place to Work at the HullBID Awards 2026, capping off a significant year for the leading regional law firm.

Yorkshire Dental Suite’s Hull clinic is proudly celebrating their second anniversary, marking two years of delivering exceptional dental care to the local community. 

A city centre business community joined forces with political leaders to celebrate another year of entrepreneurial success, look forward to the fruition of major investment in heritage and transport projects, and declare Hull open for business.

Hundreds of people across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are gaining vital access to technology thanks to a device donation drive by independent broadband provider Quickline.

Lovell is marking Women in Construction Week by celebrating the career journey of Emma Morris, whose progression from Customer Service into health, safety and environmental management reflects the growing opportunities available across the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Employers from a wide range of sectors pooled their experience around training and recruitment to help the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (HEY LSIP) shape its next proposal to the government for the future of skills development in the region.

A Driffield business is supporting a local athlete as he attempts to beat three Guinness World Records this year.

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has reinforced its commitment to improving gender balance across the built environment by hosting a Women in Construction panel discussion at the head office of Airco in Hull, ahead of Women in Construction Week, which starts this week.

Modular bathroom furniture designed for effortless style and flexibility.

A woman who made the switch from eyelash extensions to eye-catching motors to help protect her husband’s business has made her mark in her new industry by winning a major international award.

Humber Freeport has received significant Government funding to progress the development of its three tax sites and broaden its support for investors.

Expanding into a new market can feel like stepping into a different world. Even the most promising opportunities can hide unexpected costs, from regulatory complexities to tax pitfalls that can drain both time and money.

The top rated long-distance operator Hull Trains has partnered with Hull and East Yorkshire Centre for the Deaf to release an impactful new short film ahead of World Hearing Day (Tuesday 3rd March).

Lovell has officially launched The Woodlands, a luxury new development on Heads Lane in Hessle, offering a collection of high-quality four and five-bedroom homes designed for modern family living.

Leading commercial property developer and regeneration specialist Wykeland Group has made a series of internal promotions to strengthen its experienced team.

Prestige housebuilder Beal Homes has teamed up with an independent maker of natural skincare products to add an extra layer of luxury to the home-buying experience.

Hull-based holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has teamed up with distributor Southern Counties Leisure to promote a major new Sky series showcasing caravan holidays.

Beverley-based Independent performance marketing agency, Green Ginger Digital, has been appointed by premium interiors brand Naturewall to lead its Paid Social strategy across Meta, Pinterest and TikTok, marking a new partnership between two Yorkshire-based businesses.

Small businesses constitute the backbone of British industry. Altogether, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) represent more than 99% of the UK’s business population, and somewhere in the region of two thirds of national employment. This is a lot of industry, and a lot of money to boot.

Two friends who founded a film making company nearly 20 years ago have sharpened their focus on building a reputation as Hull and Humber’s media partner by purchasing their own building which will be open to all.

More than 40,000 homes and businesses across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire can now access fast, reliable full fibre broadband as Quickline continues its rapid rollout through the Government’s Project Gigabit programme.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning officers have approved plans from Sewell on the go for a modern roadside development to include a new convenience store, petrol forecourt and EV charging station on Swinemoor Lane in Beverley.

The founder of a Selby charity is the star guest in the latest episode of a groundbreaking new mental health podcast series from the pioneering open access operator Hull Trains.

Business Centre @ The Deep is celebrating an incredible 25 years since the keys were collected for the site. To commemorate this significant anniversary, the Business Centre team hand-delivered a special cake and cupcakes around the offices, giving back to their supportive community.

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.