Home > Latest News > News Categories

News Categories

Business Funding & Support

Business News

Charity & Fundraising

Construction & Development

Education & Training

Events & Networking

Sustainability

Business Funding & Support

View All

Wendy

8/13/2026 8:16:24 AM

Grimsby seafood industry supports next generation of chefs
 Horizon Youth Zone chair of trustees, Mike Parker, left, chief executive Lucy Ottewell-Key, third left, and head of fundraising and communications, Fiona Wright, second right, welcome (from second left) Rachel Hopton, HR manager at New England Seafood International;
Business Funding & Support 4 min read

Wendy

8/10/2026 2:32:45 PM

Businesses encouraged to access Government funding and open doors for young people
 Employers across North East Lincolnshire are being urged to grow their workforce and support local young people into employment through a new Government grant.
Business Funding & Support 4 min read

Wendy

7/15/2026 1:21:44 PM

Employers and training providers to embark on next phase of skills improvement plan
 An employer-led partnership covering Hull and East Yorkshire has secured government approval for the next phase of a programme which is designed to develop skills in the region.
Business Funding & Support 4 min read

Wendy

7/9/2026 9:20:42 AM

South Yorkshire Businesses Urged to Make the Most of New £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant
 New funding offers South Yorkshire employers practical support to recruit young talent while strengthening the region's future workforce.
Business Funding & Support 4 min read

Business News

View All

Wendy

9/2/2026 1:40:53 PM

Westminster approval for MoU as Foreign Secretary hears of Humber – Norway connection
 Humber Marine and Renewables’ recently struck international partnership has been heralded in the House of Commons.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

9/2/2026 12:12:11 PM

Humber Freeport supports major investment programme by plant-based oils specialist AAK
 Funding from Humber Freeport has supported plant-based oils producer AAK with a major investment programme at its site in Hull.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

9/1/2026 9:26:23 AM

Franchise interest taking off for Concorde seat restoration specialists
 A couple whose classy restorations include seats on Concorde and a sofa used by an iconic pop star are lining up franchise opportunities across the UK as interest increases in their leather repair expertise.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

8/19/2026 10:09:54 AM

Evolve community grows as underwater technology leader maps out future with Melton West expansion
 A leading underwater technology business is expanding its operations in East Yorkshire after securing new premises at the fast-growing Melton West business park.
Business News 4 min read

Charity & Fundraising

View All

Wendy

8/12/2026 9:27:48 AM

Business Angels aiming to build support for region’s cultural offer
 A partnership which brings together investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders is stepping up its campaign to support arts and culture in Hull after playing a pivotal role in the city’s latest festival success.
Charity & Fundraising 4 min read

Wendy

7/30/2026 8:35:58 AM

Ideal Heating celebrates £325,000 Macmillan fundraising milestone
 Ideal Heating has invited representatives from Macmillan Cancer Support to its headquarters in Hull to celebrate a new major milestone of £325,000 raised for the charity.
Charity & Fundraising 4 min read

Wendy

7/21/2026 8:52:45 AM

Willerby and Swift join forces to raise over £5,000 for HEY Children’s University
 Two of the UK’s leading holiday home manufacturers, Willerby and Swift, have come together for a charity sports day that raised over £5,000 for Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University.
Charity & Fundraising 4 min read

Wendy

7/20/2026 3:04:12 PM

The Bradbury Foundation awards more than £7,000 to seven community projects
 The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £7,619 to seven community organisations across Lincolnshire, helping to fund projects that reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing, encourage creativity and bring communities together.
Charity & Fundraising 4 min read

Education & Training

View All

Wendy

8/3/2026 12:45:17 PM

AaGlobal helps St Mary’s College add international dimension to alumni day
 A sixth form college in Hull added an international accent to its latest alumni day by welcoming a former student and her colleagues who are experts in translation and interpretation.
Education & Training 4 min read

Wendy

7/28/2026 1:55:47 PM

Spencer Group’s commitment to employer-led learning pays off with five First-Class Honours degrees
 Hull-based multi-disciplinary engineering business Spencer Group is celebrating the achievements of five of its degree apprentices who have all graduated with First-Class Honours degrees.  
Education & Training 4 min read

Wendy

7/13/2026 10:26:03 AM

Young ambassadors shine on screen as careers inspiration rewarded by Humber Marine & Renewables
 Director and sponsor, Lee Blanchard, left, congratulates Sam Hunt, right, and Ollie Harrison, for their efforts as part of Humber Marine & Renewables’ Young Ambassadors programme.  (Picture: HM&R)
Education & Training 4 min read

Wendy

7/6/2026 10:06:38 AM

Real skills and artificial intelligence to help raise the bar for engineering apprentices after grant win
 Artificial intelligence is to further opportunities and supplement the strong links between tutors and learners at HETA.
Education & Training 4 min read

Events & Networking

View All

Wendy

9/7/2026 1:31:29 PM

WiME celebrates tenth anniversary on return to Hull
 Hull’s Guildhall will host a free event aimed supporting women and girls in the region considering a career in the manufacturing, engineering, construction, digital and renewable sectors.
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

8/6/2026 2:43:49 PM

Award-winning comedian to host Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards
 Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber is delighted to announce that comedian, impressionist, actor and singer Jess Robinson has been confirmed as host of the 2026 Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards.
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

8/4/2026 12:23:57 PM

Join Council Leader and his colleagues to ask the questions you want answers to!
 Grimsby Town Hall's Assembly Rooms is the setting for the Community Live Question Time evening
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

7/7/2026 2:53:29 PM

Northern Tech Summit aims to unlock global growth potential
 A major summit designed to strengthen connections across the North’s technology ecosystem is coming to Sheffield this October. 
Events & Networking 4 min read

Construction & Development

View All

Wendy

7/27/2026 10:42:12 AM

New MD builds on traditions of quality construction as he steers Houlton towards 150-year milestone
 A historic Hull construction company dating back to 1879 has completed a change at the top as it builds towards its 150-year milestone.
Construction & Development 4 min read

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.
Construction & Development 4 min read

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.
Construction & Development 4 min read

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
Construction & Development 2 min read

Sustainability

View All

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

View the latest issue of Commerce & Industry online.

Read C&I Read NEL Guides Read Humber Guides

Featured Suppliers

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get our latest news straight to your inbox.