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AIA Chief Operating Officer Honoured in 2026 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist The Association of International Accountants (AIA) is proud to announce that our Chief Operating Officer, Nicola Perry, has been named in the 2026 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist – a recognition of her exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and lasting impact across…

A big part of being from a Sikh Indian family is the tradition of giving, sharing, and feeding others. Cooking for the people she loved was always my mum’s passion. What started as a hobby was something she had always hoped to grow into a small business one day. Sadly,…

Multimillion selling global star Rick Astley has announced a major UK and Ireland arena tour for April 2026, with special guest, Gabrielle! Coming to first direct bank arena, Leeds on Saturday 18th April, 2026! Rick Astley’s story is a remarkable career of two chapters. Way back in 1987, he became…

Rent & Home Building When the Office for National Statistics released its latest private rent and house price figures in early 2026, headlines focused on one reassuring message: rental inflation is slowing. At first glance, that sounds positive. However, a closer look shows that the housing market remains under significant…

New Centre for Health Research Inclusion at the University of York Some health conditions affect ethnic minority groups more than the wider population, yet minority groups are less likely to take part in research. This includes research into type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and asthma. Improving diversity…

Leeds digital consultant marks first year in business with national charity project Kingsbury Consulting helps Edinburgh-based Big Hearts Community Trust – the official charity of Heart of Midlothian FC – undertake its first formal digital strategy. Leeds, UK – 3rd March 2026 – Leeds-based Kingsbury Consulting, founded by digital transformation and…

As we celebrate international woman’s day, I’ll again try play my part. Raising vital funds for the fight against FGM and gender based violence through a great day of sports, networking and African cuisine.   1) Be great for you to enter a team 2) Confirm yourself as a guest…

Bradford College Named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’  Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool, the award recognises a provider that specialises in…

Mark Your Calendars: STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber 2026 Announced Following the outstanding success of STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber 2025, which brought together over 2,000 students and 200 educators for three days of immersive STEM learning, the Yorkshire & Humber STEM Hub, delivered by RTC North, is delighted to announce the…

AI-powered Brarista expands globally and deepens impact for women following £510k GC Angels investment  Award-winning Manchester-based femtech startup Brarista has rapidly expanded across international markets and product categories following a £510k pre-seed investment led by GC Angels in February of 2025, supporting its mission of transforming the bra and swimwear…