Category: Enterprise

One of the UK’s fastest-growing financial tech brands has made its new Hull home in the heart of the city’s digital community in the Fruit Market.

AACSB awards Hull University Business School accreditation

Hull University Business School has been awarded extended global accreditation in business by AACSB International.

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Marion takes the wheel to drive pandemic cost savings

The owner of a long-established city centre travel business has literally driven her own pandemic protection programme of cuttings costs and keeping customers satisfied.

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Home win for Neil Hudgell in People in Business Awards

The founder of a law firm which this year marks 25 years of standing up for vulnerable people and giving a voice to those seeking justice has added the Hull & East Yorkshire People in Business Awards (PIBA) Lifetime Contribution accolade to his list of achievements.

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East Yorkshire-based Bartoline launches decorating trade range

East Yorkshire-based Bartoline, the well-known decorating products company, has launched a new over the counter trade range called ‘1876 The Professional Range’.

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Pace’s Chip Shop glory

Hull-based creative communications agency Pace has won a prestigious industry award.

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Police and Crime Commissioner commits funding to HullBID cleaning programme

HullBID has been handed a major boost to its comprehensive street cleaning programme with significant funding from the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.

Hotham’s Gin School wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for top tourist attraction

Hothams Gin School has been recognised as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice Award winner for top tourist attraction.

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Local legal talent shines as Rollits announces promotions

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of five members of the team at its office in Hull, including four who graduated from the University of Hull.

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Paragon Arcade moving quickly to welcome more “innovative indies”

A Victorian arcade in Hull city centre has welcomed two new businesses with more on the way.

Hull homelessness charity takes giant leap by partnering with William Jackson Food Group

by editor29 June 202230 June 2022

Local charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has established a partnership with Hessle-based William Jackson Food Group that will support their cause in an ongoing, holistic way.

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Travel in confidence with Hull Trains

by editor29 June 202229 June 2022

Passengers can travel in confidence with Hull Trains as regular timetables return following last week’s disruption.

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Green Ginger Digital invests in female leadership team as revenues double

by editor27 June 202227 June 2022

Performance marketing agency Green Ginger Digital has announced new hires to support its ongoing growth. Georgia Garnett has joined the business as Client Services Director, whilst Samantha Moor has joined as Performance Marketing Manager.

The Library of Stuff expands into bigger premises

by editor27 June 202227 June 2022

A community-focused business and enterprise centre is the new home to The Library of Stuff.

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360 Accountants announces four new appointments

by editor23 June 202223 June 2022

Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has announced four new appointments as part of the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.

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Women and girls encouraged to consider a career in engineering and manufacturing this International Women in Engineering Day 2022

by editor23 June 202222 June 2022

Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME), which operates across the Humber, is taking the opportunity to encourage women and girls of all ages to consider exploring or switching to a career in manufacturing, engineering, science, technology or digital this International Women in Engineering Day (23 June 2022.)

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Fruit Market residential development completes as buyers snap up final homes

The residential development in the heart of Hull’s regenerated Fruit Market is now complete, marking a major new milestone in the creation of the city’s first urban village.

Rollits seminar will help charity trustees plan for law changes

Leading law firm Rollits LLP will host a seminar next week designed to help charities prepare for changes which are looming as part of The Charities Bill.

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“I’ve travelled the world doing what I love: one day I’m on a nuclear power plant, the next I’m offshore on a wind turbine”

Jayne Taylor-Whitticks owns welding inspection company Magna Inspections, based in Driffield, East Yorkshire.

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Bluestorm appoint Dan Murphy as Director of Digital

Bluestorm Design and Marketing Ltd has appointed Dan Murphy to its board as Director of Digital. The appointment recognises Dan’s achievement in the role of Head of Digital since July 2020, and the central importance of web development and digital marketing to Bluestorm’s future success.

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Historic East Yorkshire building Lambert House to be given ‘new lease of life’ as guest house following sale

by editor20 June 202222 June 2022

The new owner of an historic East Yorkshire building says she plans to finally open its doors to the public and allow locals to enjoy what has been a ‘hidden gem’ as a new guest house and events venue.

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Alastair Campbell and John and Martha Godber Humber Business Week interviews now available to watch online

by editor20 June 2022

Humber Business Week interviews featuring key figures from politics and culture have been made available online for those who want a second helping or who missed the live event.

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Major employer and children’s charity learn from law firm’s lead on health and wellbeing

by editor20 June 202220 June 2022

A manufacturing business with a workforce of nearly 1,200 people and a charity which supports more than 9,000 children gained new impetus for their wellbeing programmes after a leading law firm presented first-hand experiences of personal struggles with mental health.

Atom to open new bar down Princes Avenue

by editor20 June 202220 June 2022

After four years at the Corn Exchange on North Church Side, Atom is ready to start a fresh chapter as it prepares to move to Princes Avenue.

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Event aims to take offshore wind safety to ‘next level’

by editor17 June 2022

Some of the world’s leading manufacturers of offshore wind and maritime personal protective equipment will collaborate in Hull later this month.

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Senior management appointments as Hudgell Solicitors extends its executive team to lead further growth

by editor17 June 2022

Hudgell Solicitors has appointed two new members to its executive team to steer the firm into further growth.

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Pure Block Management appointed to manage historic property in Hull’s Old Town

by editor17 June 202217 June 2022

Hull-based property specialist Pure Block Management has been appointed to manage a residential development in the city’s Old Town with historic links to the fishing industry.

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Iconic playwright has learned his lines as an entrepreneur

by editor16 June 202216 June 2022

One of Hull’s artistic icons told an audience at Humber Business Week about his unlikely journey from aspiring footballer to teacher and then from playwright to unwitting entrepreneur.

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360 Accountants attracts London talent to Hull

by editor16 June 202216 June 2022

360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Senior Corporate Portfolio Manager.

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National recognition for Hull broadband provider

by editor13 June 202213 June 2022

Hull broadband provider Pure Broadband has scooped a national award as customers continue to turn to it to supply their ultrafast connection.

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Spencer Group and Slipform Engineering combine for cement silo project as construction boom drives demand

by editor13 June 202213 June 2022

Leading design and build contractors Spencer Group and specialist contractor Slipform Engineering are delivering a huge new cement handling facility to meet soaring construction industry demand.

Latest Lagoon Hull plans reveal how project will transform the city

by editor10 June 20229 June 2022

A new vision for the Humber region has been revealed to give the public a glimpse into how Hull’s biggest regeneration proposal in a generation will turn the area into a must-visit destination and one where people love to live.

Campbell launches Humber Business Week attack on government and challenges Labour to set out its strategy

A writer, communicator and strategist who guided the Labour party through three general election victories launched a withering attack on Boris Johnson and his government when he spoke at Humber Business Week.

KCOM proud to support Pride as main sponsor

KCOM has restated its commitment to diversity and inclusion as it is announced as one of the main sponsors of this year’s Pride in Hull celebrations.

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Free CyberRisk Assessment launched to help organisations tackle cyber crime

From today, companies will be able to benefit from a free cyber risk assessment of their business following the launch of CyberRisk – a new product provided completely free of charge by cybersecurity specialists FoxTech.

Entrepreneurs buoyant as Humber Business Week looks at succeeding in chaos

Entrepreneurs from across the region shared their experience of how to survive and thrive during the pandemic and beyond as they gathered at Humber Business Week.

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Hull-based green cleaning company celebrates landmark year of sustainability achievements

by editor8 June 20228 June 2022

Ethical cleaning company Bio-D has released its latest annual Sustainability Report following a year of significant progress towards its environmental and societal goals.

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East Yorkshire teams up with Age UK Hull and KCOM to fight loneliness with Chatty Bus

by editor7 June 20227 June 2022

Local Hull-based bus company, East Yorkshire, is bringing back its Chatty Bus, a project that aims to raise awareness of loneliness and social isolation in society during Loneliness Awareness Week next week.

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Local home care company is top 2.51% in the region

by editor7 June 2022

Home Instead Beverley and Hull has received a prestigious award by a national reviews website, having been named one of the top 20 home care companies in Yorkshire and The Humber and becoming part of the top 2.51% of home care companies in the region.

Biz Week is back for 2022, as Marketing Humber reveals new recruitment resource

by editor7 June 2022

Marketing Humber welcomed Bondholders to launch Biz Week 2022 and reveal a new Bondholder resource – Your Time.

Hull homelessness community receives living room makeover from KCOM

by editor6 June 20226 June 2022

Local homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has recently been supported by Hull broadband provider KCOM. The ongoing partnership has involved an initial donation, enabling the makeover of the communal area of the charity’s community building, The Orchard.

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Local coastguard is Platinum Jubilee award winner

by editor6 June 20226 June 2022

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, Hull Trains wanted to give back to the community and reward a local hero with a platinum experience.

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TreyBridge Accountants celebrates fifth anniversary

TreyBridge Accountants in Hull is celebrating its fifth anniversary, having launched on 1st June 2017 and seen multiple developments along the way. Practice owner, Aaron Gilmore, is very excited about this key milestone and attributes the company’s success to its dedicated team members and valued clients.

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L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award success for Cottingham-based apprentice Amy Griffin

Amy, with fantastic support from the team at Hays Salon, has worked tirelessly over the last few months to not only keep up to date with her training and maintain a very busy column in the salon, but to also produce the award-winning look for the competition.

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Major refurbishment gives historic Hull building new lease of life

Work has completed on the £2.45 million restoration of a landmark Grade II Listed building at the heart of Hull city centre’s Old Town, that had previously sat empty for more than a decade.

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Barratt Developments Yorkshire East announces Yorkshire Air Ambulance as its charity of the year

The chosen charity, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, is an independent organisation that provides a lifesaving rapid response emergency service to five million people across communities in Yorkshire and relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations to ensure the service can continue.

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360 announces Hull FC sponsorship

360 Chartered Accountants is excited to announce its sponsorship of Hull FC.

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Young innovators in Yorkshire and the Humber given critical boost

Young Innovators Next Steps Awards recognises trailblazing young entrepreneurs, accelerating their business growth to deliver an even bigger impact

Businesses in Hull and the East Riding urged to support aspiring young entrepreneurs by becoming business mentors

Hull City Council are launching a campaign to attract mentors to support aspiring young entrepreneurs in Hull during Humber Business Week, which takes place from Monday 6 – Friday 10 June.

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Hull creative communications agency wins industry award

Hull-based creative communications agency, Pace Communications, has won a top industry award.

“Cultural commodity” John Godber to join Humber Business Week line-up

by editor30 May 202230 May 2022

The business acumen behind a string of productions which provided a lifeline for Hull Truck Theatre will come under the spotlight as part of the Elevenses interviews at Humber Business Week.

Judges impressed by ambition and resilience as they reveal shortlist for People in Business Awards

by editor30 May 202230 May 2022

Judges and sponsors of a business awards event which is all about people praised the resilience and ambition of nominees and urged employers to commit to greater collaboration as a route to improving skills.

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Rollits LLP announces five new partner promotions

by editor30 May 202230 May 2022

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of five members of its team from the Hull and York offices from Associate to Partner.

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Record breaking year leads to senior recruits at regional law firm

Wilkin Chapman Solicitors has expanded its Beverley office with three strategic appointments following a year of significant growth.

Swift Group pledges fundraising support to the Daisy Appeal for five years

The UK’s largest manufacturer of touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes has pledged its support to a charity on its doorstep which is transforming detection techniques for serious medical conditions.

Flotilla and flypast put the Humber centre stage for Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Businesses from the Humber Bridge to Hull marina have outlined their plans to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style against a spectacular backdrop of a flotilla and flypast.

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Colleagues launch new business as window film stars

Two colleagues who have spent 30 years between them in the glazing industry are now looking forward to a bright future after deciding to become window film stars themselves.

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Builder’s cash helps Hull tennis club get ready for 100th anniversary

A tennis club in Cottingham will be accessible to all, following a donation from a housebuilder. Cottingham Tennis Club is celebrating its centenary this year […]

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MS3 launches exciting new partnership with ISP Air Broadband to bring amazing fibre connectivity to Hull

by editor25 May 202225 May 2022

MS3 Networks has signed an agreement with national broadband service provider Air Broadband to sell fibre broadband to homes and businesses across East Yorkshire initially, with grand expansion plans to follow.

Rollits brings leading resilience coach to Humber Business Week

by editor24 May 202224 May 2022

We had a chat with Ed Jenneson, Head of Employment at Rollits, to find out more about the law firm’s high-profile event that takes place during Humber Business Week 2022.

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Rising through the ranks to follow her dream job in finance

It’s not every day someone walks through the door of a wealth management firm declaring their ambition to become a financial adviser – but that’s exactly what Jade Georgiou did at Yorkshire-based Navigation Wealth Management three years ago asking for an opportunity to help her achieve her ambition.

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Hull and York-based 360 Chartered Accountants sponsoring charity for visually impaired children

by editor23 May 2022

360 Chartered Accountants is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Club Wilber.

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East Yorkshire holiday park wins prestigious 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

This week, Burton Constable Holiday Park has been awarded the 2022 Travellers’ Choice by Tripadvisor. Awarded to hotels and holiday accommodation in the top 10% of TripAdvisor reviews, the award celebrates businesses that have received outstanding traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months.

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Barratt Developments Yorkshire East secures 5 stars for record 13th year

Local housebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has received the maximum 5-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.

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Quickline announces new headquarters

Rural broadband specialists Quickline Communications has announced plans to relocate its headquarters in East Yorkshire as part of its ambitious growth strategy.

Humber Business Week audience to quiz “lifelong republican” Alastair Campbell about the Queen’s role as a leader and moderniser

A high-profile political figure who admits to being “something of a lifelong republican” will be quizzed at Humber Business Week about his belief that the Queen is “one of the great enduring winners of our lifetime”.

Ron Dearing UTC to increase student numbers after planning approval for expansion

Hull’s pioneering Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has been given the go-ahead to expand and increase its capacity.

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HullBID presents top speakers at Humber Business Week Inspiring Women dinner

by editor19 May 202219 May 2022

Business, politics and community support will come together when HullBID revives its Inspiring Women dinner as one of the highlights of Humber Business Week.

New city centre bakery, bar and restaurant receives £70,000 grant

by editor19 May 202219 May 2022

A new bakery, bar and restaurant will open in Hull’s Old Town thanks to a £73,356 Levelling-Up Fund grant.

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Once in a lifetime experiences across the globe for Bishop Burton students

Students from Bishop Burton College were amongst the jet set last month thanks to a number of study tours that have seen them enjoying life-changing experiences over three continents.

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Leisure operator and food and drinks venues could be next to join Tesco in Hull’s redeveloped King William House

A historic Old Town building in Hull which has benefited from a multi-million pound redevelopment is attracting ‘exciting levels of interest’ from both leisure operators and businesses in the food and drinks markets following the recent opening of Tesco as first tenant.

Food, face painting and lots of fun – Lost City Adventure Golf turns one

Lost City Adventure Golf in Hull is celebrating its first birthday with a day full of activities for all ages to enjoy.

Humber Business Week event seeks to redefine resilience

Humber Business Week event seeks to redefine resilience whilst also considering the obligations employers have in respect of hidden disabilities and neurodiversity in the workplace

HoH Food Hall: Mr Hugo

by editor14 May 202214 May 2022

We had a chat with Lucas Billingham about the relocation of Mr Hugo from Paragon Street to HoH Food Hall.

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Platinum reward for unsung hero in Jubilee year

Hull Trains is looking to reward a community hero with a platinum experience as part of plans to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee year.

Sewell Group daredevils raise over £3,000 for charity

Eight members from across the Sewell Group took part in the UK’s highest skydive to raise money for The Kirkwood, an end-of-life hospice based in Huddersfield.

AA Global marks anniversary in Hull by sponsoring Chamber Expo as a highlight of Humber Business Week

by editor13 May 2022

A language services provider which has thrived since expanding into Hull in 2011 is saying thank you to the region’s business community and belatedly marking its 10th anniversary in the city by sponsoring the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce Expo.

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Young entrepreneur grows small business in less than a year at FigFlex Hull

Hull-based small business consultant, Olivia Crabtree, started out creating handmade gifts from her university halls, and in the space of two years is now running a successful consultancy from FigFlex Offices at Cherry Tree Court in Hull.

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Hull’s Ideal Heating smashes four million milestone

by editor13 May 2022

Employees at Hull-based Ideal Heating are celebrating a huge milestone as work on their significant factory expansion continues.

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Navigation Wealth appoint new Client Relationship Manager

Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Client Relationship Manager, as the firm’s rapid growth continues.

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Construction firm sails onto £415m ports framework

by editor11 May 202211 May 2022

Hull headquartered construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has landed a place on the largest part of a £415m, five-year design and build framework for ports.

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Beal buyers reserve luxury homes worth over £2m at Turpin’s Chase launch

by editor11 May 20226 June 2022

Eager house hunters have snapped up luxury homes worth more than £2m at the launch of a highly-anticipated new development in the idyllic East Yorkshire village of Welton.

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Wykeland Beal takes Best Office Deal award for Arco headquarters

by editor11 May 2022

Regeneration partnership Wykeland Beal has won a coveted award for the development of a new head office for Arco in Hull’s rejuvenated Fruit Market.

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Minister praises KCOM as it cuts price and makes broadband social tariff more accessible

by editor11 May 202211 May 2022

KCOM is making it easier and quicker for struggling families to access its low-cost Flex social tariff by moving the application online and reducing the price.

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Local homebuilder shows its support for Women in War this VE Day

by editor11 May 202211 May 2022

Five star homebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is showing its support for servicewomen this VE Day, by installing Women in War figures at 16 of its developments across East Yorkshire.

Humber Business Week 2022 all about ‘getting back together’ to share knowledge and celebrate success

by editor6 May 20226 May 2022

Organisers of Humber Business Week say this year’s event is all about ‘getting back together’ as a business community to tackle the pressing issues, share knowledge and celebrate success.

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Quickline appoints new Chief Commercial Officer as recruitment drive continues

by editor6 May 20226 May 2022

Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of a leading commercial specialist to further strengthen its executive team.

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New signage tops off refurb for Hull’s oldest boxing gym

Hull’s oldest boxing club has topped off a £1m refurb with brand new signage thanks to two well-known city centre businesses.

1,500 youngsters to see Hull City with KCOM Tiger Tickets Giveaway

It’s certainly been an eventful season for Hull City. And now 1,500 local youngsters will be able to celebrate City’s Championship survival in style thanks to free match tickets from KCOM.

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Housebuilder donates to Hull pet charity

Hull PDSA Pet Hospital was awarded £1,000 from Persimmon Homes Yorkshire, as part of its Community Champions scheme.

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Arco donates PPE to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, is donating over 80,000 items of essential PPE to global first responder, International Medical Corps, to aid those directly affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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TfL chooses AA Global for transport translation expertise

AA Global Language Services has added to its list of major contract wins by landing the job of keeping millions of Londoners and visitors connected with vital information about the capital’s transport system.

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Homecare business expands with new branch at The Deep

A nationwide business which provides care for people in their own homes has launched its latest branch at The Deep Business Centre in Hull.

Alastair Campbell, John and Martha Godber and Tommy Coyle bring blend of politics, culture and sport to Humber Business Week

Key figures from politics, culture and sport will deliver a different perspective on the corporate world when they line up for one of the highlights of Humber Business Week.

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Finance and IT companies join global healthcare giant in setting the standard for People in Business Awards