Category: Enterprise

Is it time to break up with your broadband provider? According to an April 2024 Uswitch survey, customers are punished for being loyal. Those who haven’t switched internet provider for seven to eight years pay on average £22.10 extra per month. But knowing what to look for in a new provider can be tricky, especially if you’ve previously only been able to access one network. Here, Guy Miller, CEO of full fibre network operator MS3 Networks, advises you how to find a better deal without sacrificing speed and service. 

Leading commercial development and regeneration specialist Wykeland Group has appointed experienced property professional Andrea Morley as Associate Director.

Popular open access operator Hull Trains is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hull City, ahead of the new EFL Championship 2024 season, which kicks off at the MKM Stadium in Hull on Saturday August 10th, with the visit of Bristol City.

MKM Building Supplies (MKM), the UK’s proper independent builder’s merchant, has announced a new partnership with the Tommy Coyle Foundation. 

In today’s fast-paced and innovation-driven industries, maintaining a safe and controlled environment is essential, especially for businesses involved in research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare. One critical piece of equipment that plays a pivotal role in ensuring both product and personnel safety is the biosafety cabinet (BSC).

It is the first Institute of Technology to be relicensed by the Department for Education.

The team at a Yorkshire coast brewery is celebrating after winning three awards in an industry-wide beer competition.

More than £1bn of new investment has been pledged as Humber Freeport built strong foundations for long-term growth in its first year.

Construction has begun on the latest development at the thriving Melton West business park in East Yorkshire. The £10m Evolve @ Melton West development will […]

A solicitor who took her first steps in the legal profession with the practice founded by her grandfather has made the move to join the […]

The popular open access operator Hull Trains has celebrated Yorkshire Day by enabling 100 volunteers to travel in comfort to London from Hull for an exciting East Yorkshire takeover. The volunteers handed out white roses, […]

A Yorkshire-based building services engineering company has marked its tenth anniversary by setting its sights on hitting £12million turnover and creating new jobs this year. […]

Compendium Living is excited to announce that it will host a ‘Financially Fit’ workshop at The Leeway, its development in Hull. The ‘Financially Fit’ workshop […]

A specialist contractor honoured with a major industry award for breathing new life into a historic bridge has dedicated the accolade to the community champions […]

Hull healthtech company MediMusic, who have developed AI technology to prescribe music as medication to ease pain, anxiety and stress for people living with dementia, […]

Rubicon Bridge has hit a huge milestone adding three new European countries – Ireland, Poland and Sweden – to its regulatory platform and will soon […]

John Good Group, a purpose-led group of businesses, which put people, planet and performance at the heart of its operations, have joined Hull Business Angels […]

Beal Homes has teamed up with another East Yorkshire-based business to enhance its offering to homebuyers. The partnership with garden building specialist Solus enables Beal […]

Work is under way on transforming Hull city centre’s iconic Europa House office into Monocle – an exciting new project which the owners say is […]

Businesses from across the region joined forces to again support the work of two popular charities at a golf day which has raised thousands of […]

360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce a series of appointments across its administrative team.

More than 20,000 homes and businesses in rural East Yorkshire will soon get access to lightning-fast broadband.

Ideal Heating has unveiled its first net zero building, heated by one of the company’s own air source heat pumps.

Only one month remains to nominate the inspirational women you know for the Women of Achievement Awards, one of the region’s most popular and prestigious awards. Entries close on Tuesday 27 August.

A Yorkshire Wolds poultry company has hired the former head of compliance and sustainability at Cranswick to help it calculate its carbon footprint.

An East Yorkshire-based offsite construction business has developed an innovative modular custodial cell which could hold the key to tackling the prisons overcrowding crisis.

Climbing centre Rockcity is going for gold at the Paris Olympic Games, as it looks to expand its operation in Hull.

John Good Group, a purpose-led group of businesses, which put people, planet and performance at the heart of its operations, has officially opened its doors to its brand-new head office, Quarry House.

Hull residents who’ve switched broadband provider are saving as much as £520 a year, according to data from full fibre network operator, MS3 Networks. The data comes as MS3 celebrates one year of partnership with the UK’s leading comparison service, Uswitch — the first altnet to do so.

UK-based smart technology and digital provider Connexin has been selected by Northumbrian Water, a Northumbrian Water Group company, for its advanced water metering infrastructure (AMI) framework contract.

Hull-based construction firm, Hobson & Porter has achieved international certification through the British Standards Institute (BSI) for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS), which underscores the company’s dedication to creating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and stakeholders.

A Hull woman has been given the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become an onboard announcer for the day with Hull Trains, after being crowned the best voice in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire by Hits Radio listeners.

Herd, a performance marketing agency and Shopify Plus Partner have been shortlisted for two titles in this year’s Global Search Awards.

A dozen hardy hikers from Arco have completed a 25km trek through the Peak District to raise funds for the UK’s leading mental health charity.

A new research and development centre is taking shape in Hull, as a major manufacturer continues to invest in its long-term future in the city.

New Sales and Marketing Director Ross Clarkson has joined leading regional housebuilder Beal Homes with a brief to drive sales growth, including in new areas of Yorkshire.

Award-winning company, Exam Officers & Data Solutions LTD (EoDs), are the latest client to be welcomed to The Deep Business Centre community.

A brand new £10m care home in Haxby, approximately four miles north of York city centre, is now open and has welcomed its first residents after Hull based construction firm, Hobson & Porter, completed work on the development.

Solicitor Michelle Tebbutt says she feels ‘immensely proud’ of her appointment as President of Hull Incorporated Law Society and intends to use the role to support the continued development of legal expertise across East Yorkshire.

UK-based smart technology and digital provider, Connexin is bolstering its leadership team with the addition of Shameel Ahmed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Shameel will play a key role in developing the company’s financial strategy and business plan working with the executive team and the company’s investors.

Harrison Leisure is celebrating 40 years in business as the Bridlington-based hospitality and leisure group reveals more investment.

Having joined 360 Chartered Accountants 13 years ago, the firm’s first ever apprentice has now become a shareholder and part-owner.

Hull-based fibre network operator MS3 Networks has rolled out a refer-a-friend programme incentivising customers to switch to its full fibre broadband offering. The scheme will offer a £50 reward to MS3 customers who refer new customers across its network areas of Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Immingham and Mexborough.

We had a chat with Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations at Rollits, to get a roundup of Biz Week 2024.

Lovell Partnerships, a renowned developer of collaborative ventures, is bringing 54 new-build homes to the charming town of Hessle. This expansion follows the successful completion of contracts for £19 million mixed-tenure development.

Ideal Heating has widened its partnership with suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club to help stamp out the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.

A site manager at a housing development in Hull has won a prestigious housebuilding award for quality home construction.

McDonald’s has launched a public consultation seeking the views of the community on plans for a new restaurant on Hedon Road. An online portal has been developed with further detail about the proposals, and a newsletter has been distributed to residents.

Arco, the UK’s leading provider of safety products and services, has today [Tuesday June 25] signed up to a new charter calling for inclusivity in workplace PPE.  

Two Beal Homes managers have been recognised for the exceptional quality of their work with prestigious housebuilding industry awards.

Two creative Hull businesses have marked an accumulated total of 20 years in Wykeland Group offices, with Wykeland’s support providing a platform for consistent growth.

The teams at a Thixendale rapeseed oil business and a Hunmanby brewery put their best foot forward for a sponsored walk recently, raising £5,000 for charity.

Arco, the UK’s leading safety provider, has once again been awarded a gold medal for sustainability by the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. 

TEPS, a Hull and Yorkshire-based family-run, commercial haulage, storage and distribution company, is pleased to announce its brand-new head office facility and increased warehouse capacity.

A delegation from Rhode Island has landed in the Humber to strengthen booming trade in offshore wind.

A Victorian shopping arcade in Hull will be transformed into a full-blown wedding fayre next weekend when the owner of one of the businesses stages her biggest event yet.

A tech industry globetrotter told a Humber Business Week audience that the “personal sovereignty” which enabled her to bounce back from personal and professional catastrophe would be at risk in the modern era of AI advances.

A charity boss from Canada, a chief of police from Scotland and a homegrown captain of industry captivated the audience at the HullBID Inspiring people dinner with some hard-hitting revelations from childhood and their private lives, as well as some important advice from their successful careers.

Rural broadband provider Quickline has won a prestigious national award which celebrates the positive impact it makes on the communities it serves.

HullBID brought together member businesses from across the city centre for one of its flagship events which has become established as a highlight of the Humber Business Week calendar.

Business leaders went back to the classroom during Humber Business Week to explore how modern learning techniques are helping employers build skills to make organisations better rather than merely meeting regulations.

Hull and East Yorkshire focused Community Interest Company, For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO) has today announced a new key partnership with longstanding local family business, John Good Group, as well as an office base at John Good’s new headquarters, Quarry House, located in the Hesslewood Office Park, Hessle.

A household name from the world of entertainment highlighted the business principles driving his twin passions of pop music and railways as he spoke at the official launch of Humber Business Week 2024.

Wholesale fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, has picked up three awards at this year’s UK Fibre Awards.