Category: Enterprise

by editor25 October 202226 October 2022

Hull-based jewellers Hugh Rice is proud to secure a prestigious Rolex accreditation which means it can now service Rolex watches in-house at its Authorised Service Centre. The achievement recognises the high standards set by the family jewellers and its partners at Rolex.

Hull entrepreneur launches online platform to buy and discover regional produce

Hull-based entrepreneur, Phil Benson, has launched Locio, a new online shopping platform created to make the process of buying local and supporting regional businesses as simple as possible.

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‘Wonderful’ generosity of Hull businesspeople will help children in poverty this winter

Hundreds of children are set to benefit from the generosity of Hull’s business community which dug deep at an annual charity event.

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Construction firm gets top marks

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm, Hobson & Porter has carried out more than £2.7m worth of refurbishment works in the education sector, while schools and colleges have been closed over the holidays.

Adrenaline-filled ninja assault course opens at Flemingate as Jump Inc expands indoor playground

A ninja-style assault course has opened at Beverley’s Flemingate centre, offering a thrilling new experience for adults and children alike.

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Trainees choose Rollits after completing work experience

by editor25 October 202226 October 2022

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the appointment of two new trainee solicitors who were both attracted to apply by their experience of work placements with the firm.

Enterprise

Jupiter IT steps up cyber security after space probe leads to new offices

by editor25 October 2022

An IT support business has reinforced its status as a cyber security specialist by making protection the priority with a move to a new home.

Enterprise

Mayor of Hull officially opened UK’s leading varicose vein clinic, Veincentre

The Mayor of Hull, Councillor Christine Randall, officially opened the UK’s leading clinic Veincentre today at 12.30 and cut the ceremonial ribbon to welcome the clinic to the city.

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Yorkshire in short supply: Despite 100% growth in roles, logistics is threatened by a recruitment crisis

Yorkshire is one of the biggest homes to the UK’s logistics sector, but 93% of all logistics businesses are significantly struggling to fill available roles as new research reveals that 90% of the UK population has never considered a career in logistics, despite it holding 4% of the UK’s job market.

The Waterline Summit paves the way to prosperous green future with shared Humber vision

The region’s flagship climate change summit has brought the Humber together behind a shared vision for a prosperous net zero future.

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Beal Homes Chief Executive receives property personality award

by editor19 October 2022

Beal Homes Chief Executive Richard Beal has been named Property Personality of the Year at a prestigious awards event.

Enterprise

Hull manufacturer investing as orders from UK and overseas secure work well into 2023

A Hull-based manufacturer is investing back into the business having secured increasing work both in the UK and overseas in 2022 – ensuring a healthy order book well into next year.

Enterprise

Hull business finalist in Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards

Hessle-based company, the John Good Group, are finalists for the Haulage and Logistics, Best Social Impact and Employee of the Year categories for the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards 2022.

Enterprise

Beal offers homebuyers £250 a month bonus as part of Peace of Mind Pledge

Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes has launched a Beal Buyer Bonus to give customers who reserve this Autumn peace of mind as they move into their new home.

Enterprise

Quickline and CellnexUK partnership brings access to lightning fast broadband to 53,000 more properties

Rural internet champions Quickline Communications and telecoms infrastructure provider CellnexUK are celebrating providing access to lightning fast broadband to 53,000 more homes and business in the first year of their partnership.

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Latus Health developing new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing clinic in Hull

Latus Health has relocated back to their original home on Chanterlands Avenue as they position themselves for significant growth in 2023.

Case Training wins Gold at Yorkshire in Bloom

by editor18 October 2022

Local charity awarded for its commitment to outdoor learning and sustainable practices.

Krehalon joins Oh Yes! Net Zero to create a greener future

Krehalon, a global manufacturer of flexible shrink barrier packaging for the fresh food industry, has joined the Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign.

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Quickline accelerates rural broadband rollout with new Build Team

by editor16 October 2022

Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications is creating a new infrastructure team as it accelerates its rollout of fast, reliable broadband.

Save energy and money with a grant of up to £15,000 from the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme

A scheme for Hull businesses looking to save energy is helping local businesses save thousands of pounds a year on their energy costs – and still has grant funding of up to £15,000 available to eligible businesses.

Great Newsome Brewery’s butterfly-inspired beers put the spotlight on sustainability

Great Newsome Brewery has launched its latest beer inspired by the butterflies that thrive at the East Yorkshire farm where the brewery is based.

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Rollits LLP recognised in Legal 500 for excellence of people and services

A leading law firm has underlined the value and versatility of its work for clients across the Yorkshire and Humber region with recognition for the excellence of its people and services in the latest edition of the profession’s most prestigious directory.

Enterprise

Vintage brand seals global retail deal as Primark unveils WornWell

by editor12 October 202212 October 2022

A vintage clothing brand which was launched in Hull 15 years ago is going global after sealing a partnership with a major retail group.

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Emma Hardy MP invites businesses to air their views with Big Conversation

Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy is urging businesses in her constituency to join her “Big Conversation” and share comments and feedback on the issues they face.

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Buses to run to temporary timetables to aid service delivery

by editor11 October 2022

Local bus operator, East Yorkshire, has announced that it will be making some temporary changes to some of its services from Sunday 23 October in the face of recruitment struggles across the bus sector.

Enterprise

Hull vehicle branding firm receive special recognition at UK Graphic Awards

Brandfixx, the world’s greenest vehicle branding company, has been highly commended at a prestigious national award ceremony recognising its transformative approach to the industry.

Enterprise

National recognition for Hull Trains’ leader at ‘Railway Oscars’

A leader who continues to steer Hull Trains through the most challenging of periods has won national recognition for her ‘selfless and outstanding’ contribution to the UK rail industry.

KCOM employees give helping hand to school uniform charity

KCOM staff have dug deep for a charity helping families struggling with the cost of school uniforms.

State-of-the-art technology brings future learning space to life for UTC students

Students at Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) have been given a high-tech first glimpse of exactly how their state-of-the-art school will look once expansion work is complete.

Enterprise

John Good Group grows leadership team with two strategic hires

John Good Group has announced two new additions to its executive leadership team. The move has scaled its leadership team to match its ambitious plans to develop further and expand its products and services.

Enterprise

How businesses can maintain growth despite rising inflation

With UK inflation rising at its fastest rate in 40 years and analysts saying the situation is likely to get worse before it improves, more and more businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact it will have.

Enterprise

Construction firm restores grand historic Hull building

by editor11 October 2022

The impressive restoration of 52-53 Whitefriargate, which is a magnificent Grade II listed building in Hull city centre, has been completed on time and within budget.

Enterprise

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East appoints first female director to its board

Leading five-star housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has welcomed its first ever female director to its board of directors.

Mike the Knight donates iconic suit to charity Action for Children

Hull Trains employee, Mike Manders, recently tackled his first-ever London Marathon in his suit of armour, so far raising an incredible £2,800 for the charity Action for Children.

HullBID excited to bring Hulloween Steampunk Festival to city centre

This Hulloween, enter into the weird, wacky and wonderful world of Steampunk, inspired by Victorian fashions and engineering. A combination of science-fiction, fantasy and history, with a Halloween twist, will transform Hull city centre for a weekend of spooky and spectacular tomfoolery.

Enterprise

Employee-owners of animal feed company have an appetite for growth

by editor11 October 2022

An animal feed trading business is bullish about its prospects for the future after riding out the challenges of Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine.

Enterprise

East Yorkshire success story Agencia marks 25 years in business

A family business in East Yorkshire is celebrating a quarter of a century of paving the way for British interests overseas by transforming health and justice to build confidence and attract investment.

Enterprise

Arco announced in top 10 list of best family business apprentice employers

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has been announced as one of the top 10 family businesses in the UK for employing apprentices and promoting apprenticeships for professional development.

Register now for free tickets to the one of the region’s biggest construction trade events

Anyone working in construction and engineering can now register for free tickets for Foundations Live 2022, which is one of the region’s biggest construction, trade, networking, and careers events.

Enterprise

West Hull FM extends coverage area

Ofcom, the communications regulator, has granted West Hull FM a power increase that will provide better coverage within the city as well as the surrounding villages.

Enterprise

Refurbishment completes at Hull’s Cherry Tree Court

FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has completed a £1.7m refurbishment programme of the ground and first floors of Cherry Tree Court in Hull, with a new phase of works underway to improve the second floor of the former HMRC building.

East Yorkshire does its part to make the region a little greener

Local bus operator, East Yorkshire, has welcomed eight new vehicles to its fleet as part of its investment to bring state of the art, environmentally friendly buses to the community.

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Three promotions as Hudgell Solicitors’ management team extended within expanding Civil Liberties department

Hudgell Solicitors has promoted three of its most experienced lawyers to managerial roles within its growing Civil Liberties team. Chief executive Rachel Di Clemente says […]

East Yorkshire apprentices win at SOE Skills Challenge

Last month, three engineering apprentices at bus company East Yorkshire successfully brought home awards from the Society of Engineers (SOE) IRTE Skills Challenge.

HEY LEP and Growth Hub launches social enterprise accelerator to help third sector organisations thrive

Social enterprises in Hull and East Yorkshire and across the wider Humber region are being invited to take part in a new accelerator programme.

Top exec from Apple visits Hull ahead of Tech Week Humber

by editor5 October 2022

A leading figure from tech giant Apple has visited Hull ahead of Tech Week Humber in November.

Hull cyclists raise life-saving sum in huge charity ride

Lives could be saved thanks to a team of cyclists who raised more than £11,000 in a mammoth cycle ride from Glasgow to Hull.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust receives £1,000 donation from local housebuilder

by editor4 October 20224 October 2022

Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has donated £1,000 as part of its Community Fund initiative to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, a charity that operates within the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Join The Waterline Summit to share in the region’s ambitions to reach net zero

by editor4 October 20224 October 2022

The Humber’s annual flagship climate change summit will ask businesses, public sector organisations, academic institutions and community groups to identify the support they need in the drive to net zero.

Giacom extends sporting commitment to grassroots teams

Grassroots sports teams in Hull and East Yorkshire are receiving vital funding from Cloud services provider Giacom.

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Willerby cuts energy bills for holiday home owners and parks with new sustainability standard

by editor30 September 2022

Holiday homes market leader Willerby is introducing a new, ground-breaking standard specification for its models to cut their carbon emissions, make them more energy efficient and cheaper to run.

Enterprise

Recognition for pioneering primary care facility

by editor30 September 2022

The pioneering West Hull Health Hub, hailed as a beacon of future primary care services, has been recognised at the Insider Media Yorkshire Property Industry Awards.

Enterprise

Hull-based firm starts work on £6 million short-break care centre in Scunthorpe

Construction has started on a new multi-purpose short-break care centre in Scunthorpe designed to support local young people who have complex disabilities, and their families, by offering access to opportunities and bespoke support.

Enterprise

Navigation Wealth strengthens Adviser Support Team

Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management has announced three new appointments as part of the firm’s continuing growth.

Enterprise

Hard-hitting campaign puts a focus on employee wellbeing in cities across the UK

Latus Health’s new campaign draws attention to the alarming figures behind employee wellbeing and health in a number of UK cities.

Enterprise

HEY Marketing Network launched

Find out about Hull’s newest business networking event.

Enterprise

Hudgell Solicitors hailed for ‘huge dedication to clients, ‘outstanding’ lawyers and innovative and forward thinking in 2023 Legal 500 Guide

by editor26 September 202226 September 2022

The world’s leading legal directory has hailed Hull-based Hudgell Solicitors for providing a ‘professional service with a human heart’ in its latest publication – highlighting how lawyers across all departments develop a ‘real connection with clients’.

Local people and properties stand out in national heritage festival

Local and national organisers of a festival which celebrates the people and properties at the heart of the UK’s history and heritage have cheered the success of the latest event and the part played by Hull and the East Riding.

Rollits is training the next generation of lawyers

by editor26 September 2022

We had a chat with Molly and Emma, a couple of trainee solicitors who have hit the ground running.

Female joinery apprentice in East Riding of Yorkshire wins two awards

by editor26 September 202226 September 2022

An apprentice at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East division has won not one, but two awards at the annual York College REACH Awards 2022 for her achievements during her joinery apprenticeship.

Sport and community hub unveils major improvements

by editor25 September 202225 September 2022

A regional sport and hospitality hub which began as a village rugby club has unveiled the latest phase of a major improvement programme worth almost £500,000.

Mini Budget September 2022: What You Need to Know

by editor23 September 202224 September 2022

This morning, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced his first Mini Budget. TreyBridge Accountants have sent us this guide to what it all means.

Hull is the 4th best city in the UK for geeks

by editor23 September 202223 September 2022

Broadband Savvy, a leading authority on UK broadband service and performance, has conducted research into the best cities for geeks to visit or live in the UK.

Pocklington Arts Centre appoints new Director

by editor23 September 202223 September 2022

Pocklington Town Council are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director for Pocklington Arts Centre.

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Beal buyers snap up £1.7m of luxury properties as housebuilder returns to roots

by editor23 September 202223 September 2022

Househunters have reserved luxury properties worth a total of £1.7m at the launch of Beal Homes’ Holderness Chase development.

Hull Trains support Hull’s Children’s University with trips to London

by editor21 September 202221 September 2022

In the past school year, almost 1,000 children have experienced a trip to London, many for the first time, thanks to a partnership between Hull Trains and a local charity.

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Pace ranked within top 20 agencies in the north

by editor21 September 202221 September 2022

Pace Communications has been listed in an industry top 50 list for the first time.

Uni Connect programme reaches one million young people

by editor21 September 202221 September 2022

The next phase of the Uni Connect programme will focus on supporting universities and colleges to partner with schools to raise the academic attainment of young people, the OfS has announced.

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East Yorkshire software firm sees sharp growth in healthcare sector

by editor20 September 2022

Brough-based software company, Global View, grew its customer numbers rapidly despite the pandemic. It is now expanding its annual awards to host two national NHS events alongside NHS England.

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Arco welcomes graduates following launch of new placement programme

by editor20 September 202220 September 2022

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has launched its first ever dedicated graduate placement programme as part of its ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of talent in the safety industry.

Enterprise

360 Accountants announce energy-saving partnership in response to client fears

by editor16 September 202216 September 2022

With energy-led inflation at a 40-year high and businesses becoming increasingly concerned with the rise in energy bills, 360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce its new partnership with Hull-based River Energy.

Enterprise

Strategic appointment signals Latus Health’s ambitions to disrupt the corporate health sector

by editor16 September 202216 September 2022

UK occupational health company makes a new board level appointment in the form of award-winning Marketing Director, Calvin Innes.

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Beverley couple to champion local artisans with the opening of Northmen Spirit

by editor14 September 202214 September 2022

A burning passion to champion the bounty of riches from the artisans of Yorkshire, modern Northumbria and all points north will become a reality for a Beverley couple on Saturday (17 September), with the opening of Northmen Spirit in the town.

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Hull vehicle branding company celebrates double national success

The company single-handedly transforming the vehicle branding industry has been recognised in two prestigious national awards.

Spencer Group grows workforce with 14 more apprentices from employer-led school

Leading engineering business Spencer Group has continued to grow its workforce by taking on 14 more talented apprentices from Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC).

Enterprise

KCOM unveils £100m vision to deliver Full Fibre Future for region

KCOM has revealed its £100m vision to deliver a full fibre network that will benefit the region for generations to come.

Law firm and education consultancy to offer free briefing sessions for school and college leadership teams

A leading law firm and a specialist education consultancy are to present a series of free workshops to help schools and colleges in the public and private sectors tackle the changing political and employment landscape.

Boxer-turned-businessman says school uniform giveaway is geared to help young people follow their dreams