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Business Funding & Support

Wendy

9/26/2025 9:02:52 AM

Creative businesses offered a last chance to learn from industry colleagues as free programme launches new round of growth sessions
A free support programme designed to help creative companies in Hull and East Yorkshire build their commercial know-how is recruiting now for its next two rounds.

Wendy

9/11/2025 2:31:11 PM

Humber businesses to inspire region’s next generation
Organisations across the region are joining forces to inspire the area’s future leaders as part of the new Young Humber Ambassadors event which takes place next month.

Wendy

9/11/2025 10:31:09 AM

Record cohort heads out to industry as HETA looks forward to further highs for £5.5m South Humber Bank site
Engineering training provider is delivering at scale from new base 

Wendy

9/2/2025 1:34:28 PM

Praise showered on diamond of East Yorkshire business community
Colleagues and business associates have marked a milestone anniversary of a highly respected family business owner with praise for his “incredible dedication” and inspirational leadership.

Business News

Wendy

9/30/2025 10:52:57 AM

VPI’s Humber project becomes the first in the UK to obtain consents for market-leading CCS technology
How the carbon capture facilities will look at VPI’s Immingham Combined Heat and Power Plant.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

9/29/2025 2:42:42 PM

Jigsaw giant chooses Hull agency to piece together global digital marketing campaign
A giant of the global jigsaw sector has chosen a digital marketing specialist in Hull to piece together a campaign aimed at giving the company the edge over international competitors.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

9/5/2025 8:38:29 AM

Humber Business Week organisers learning from the past and building for the future as planning starts for 2026
Humber Business Week has hit the ground running with its preparations for 2026 with several flagship events already booked and organisers hard at work on curating an engaging schedule aimed at attracting strong local and regional interest.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

9/3/2025 1:52:01 PM

AaGlobal reaches for the sky in digital marketing deal with Humberside Airport
A leading language services provider is flying high with its first digital marketing campaign after launching a new phase in partnership with Humberside Airport.
Business News 4 min read

Charity & Fundraising

Wendy

9/29/2025 2:32:51 PM

Leading law firm helps Curiosity project raise awareness of career options
A project which works to increase public engagement with Hull’s library service is partnering with businesses across the city to boost skills and recruitment.

Wendy

9/23/2025 10:06:41 AM

£7,000 Boost for The Bradbury Foundation to Support Local Community Projects
The Bradbury Foundation is delighted to announce that £7,000 has been raised to help fund more of the vital community projects they are proud to support across the Humber & East Riding of Yorkshire region. The funds were generated through a charity golf day organised by regional chartered accountants Forrester Boyd at the Grimsby Golf Club. Despite torrential rain cutting play short, the generosity of players, sponsors and supporters provided a significant boost that will make a real difference to communities on both sides of the Humber.

Wendy

9/17/2025 8:49:05 AM

Tributes paid to man who led business to 40-year milestone and supported medical charity as a thank you for cancer treatment
Organisers of a charity which has raised more than £20m to fund advanced screening for the detailed early detection of cancer, heart disease and dementia have led the tributes to a business owner who became one of its most passionate supporters.

Chris

9/11/2025 8:30:28 AM

North East Lincolnshire Rides High in National Safe Cycling Rankings
NORTH East Lincolnshire has been named one of the top 10 best performing local authorities in England for delivering Bikeability training, equipping thousands of young people with essential cycling skills and road safety awareness.

Education & Training

Wendy

8/13/2025 8:43:51 AM

Forrester Boyd Welcomes 2025 Trainee Cohort
Forrester Boyd, one of the region’s leading accountancy firms, has proudly welcomed four new trainees to its growing team. Known for investing in home-grown talent and building long-term careers, the firm continues its tradition of nurturing local students into skilled professionals. 

Wendy

7/14/2025 10:23:08 AM

Ideal Heating apprentices go the extra mile to inspire young people
Leading Hull-based business Ideal Heating is celebrating a major milestone in its commitment to inspiring the next generation, thanks to the outstanding fundraising efforts of its apprentices.

Wendy

7/7/2025 8:39:34 AM

Government joins employers and training providers in praising skills development in Hull and East Yorkshire
The body set up to tackle skills shortages in Hull and East Yorkshire by bringing together employers and training providers has been praised by partners across the board after publishing its latest report.

Wendy

5/30/2025 9:59:54 AM

The Dice is Right - Selby School Children see Energy Saving Board Games Brought to Life
Schoolchildren in North Yorkshire have risen to the challenge to create two new board games based upon the theme of energy saving and climate action, organised by the Drax Community and Education team at Drax Power Station.

Events & Networking

Wendy

10/3/2025 10:59:53 AM

Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants Bags Bronze Award at Prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards
Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants is proud to receive the bronze award at the prestigious award ceremony in London for the annual Accounting Excellence Awards
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

10/2/2025 10:53:04 AM

Skills focus lapped up on Lincolnshire’s special day as HETA hears of authority’s apprenticeship push
ALL SMILES FOR SKILLS: Jo Lawson, left, deputy chief executive of HETA, in conversation with Cllr Liam Kelly, Lincolnshire County Council’s executive member for growth.
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

9/26/2025 9:18:05 AM

Historic buildings festival highlights the pulling power of Hull’s heritage
A treasured collection of buildings full of history and character came under the spotlight as part of the annual Heritage Open Days (HODS) opening reception.
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

9/10/2025 8:35:02 AM

Hull Guildhall to help ‘shape tomorrow’ by hosting the North Green Skills Conference 2025
Hull’s Guildhall will welcome delegates from across the north later this month as Hull City Council becomes the host partner of the North Green Skills Conference 2025.
Events & Networking 4 min read

Construction & Development

Wendy

9/9/2025 2:27:02 PM

Experienced bridge restoration company appointed to lead Corporation Bridge Works
Activity has re-started on Corporation Road Bridge, as an experienced bridge restoration company is appointed.

Wendy

8/22/2025 10:02:10 AM

Housebuilders need action, not more red tape
The government’s proposed planning legislation is likely to stifle, rather than stimulate housebuilding, senior representatives from South Yorkshire’s property sector have warned.

Wendy

1/8/2025 2:25:23 PM

Charge Non UK registered vehicles to use UK roads to help fund road repairs
We think non UK registered vehicles entering mainland Great Britain should have to pay a charge for use of UK roads. The charge would either be an entry charge per visit or a charge that would cover one year’s road use by that vehicle

Wendy

9/15/2024 8:29:16 PM

Opening of £9m research centre brings new hope to cancer, dementia and heart disease patients across the north
Research and treatment for cancer, dementia and heart disease is set to take a huge step forward after the long-awaited handover of a £9m molecular imaging facility at Castle Hill Hospital in East Yorkshire.

Sustainability

Wendy

9/1/2025 8:39:39 AM

Green light for Morgan Generation Offshore Wind Farm to go ahead boosts UK’s energy security
Commenting on today’s decision by the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to grant consent to Morgan Generation Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Cumbria, RenewableUK’s Director of Future Electricity Systems Barnaby Wharton said:
Sustainability 4 min read

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