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Harvesting success as the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme comes to fruition As the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme draws to a close, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the impact the initiative has had since its inception in April 2024. Over the past two years, the programme has…

Beloved Yorkshire wedding venue restored with the help of Start Up Loan A Yorkshire couple have returned the magic and romance to a timeless rural wedding venue with the support of the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF). Birdforth Hall is a charming estate…

THIS APRIL, YORKSHIRE IS INVITED TO GATHER FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENING WHERE ELEGANCE MEETS IMPACT AND CELEBRATION MEETS COMMUNITY! FB Fashion Ball Yorkshire returns to the iconic First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds on Thursday 23 April, bringing together the very best of business, fashion and philanthropy for a night…

WORLD PREMIERE: Bradford playwright Asif Khan brings beloved Planet Omar books to life in a vibrant new family theatre production at Leeds Playhouse Step into the fantastically imaginative and delightfully chaotic world of 8-year-old Omar in a new children’s theatre production Planet Omar. Dynamic storytelling, playful visuals, and a heartwarming message are wrapped up in award-winning Bradford playwright Asif Khan’s new production, adapted for the stage from the beloved books by Zanib Mian and published by Hachette Children’s…

Structured growth support strengthening West Yorkshire businesses Established SMEs across West Yorkshire are reporting measurable improvements in strategic focus, operational clarity and long-term planning following their participation in the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme. Supporting businesses across West Yorkshire, the programme provides a series of masterclass sessions along with structured…

Partner with Leeds Trinity University: Access Fresh Talent Through Funded Internships At Leeds Trinity University, we’re committed to helping every student succeed, both academically and in their future careers. We are pleased to be able to offer organisations the opportunity to host a fully or part‑funded 60‑hour internship from May…

AIA Chief Executive Honoured for Contributions to UK–China Relations The Association of International Accountants (AIA) has announced that its Chief Executive, Philip Turnbull, has received a prestigious honour recognising his outstanding contributions to UK–China relations. Mr Turnbull was recognised at the 2026 Hurun UK–China Awards, an event that celebrates excellence…

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino themed truck. Get ready for more heat and action as Hot Wheels brings the ultimate monster truck show to first direct bank arena, Leeds! Hot Wheels…

Manchester-based Financielle reaches 350,000 downloads following GC Angels investment Financielle, the platform that is the home of money for women, and founded in Manchester, has surpassed 350,000 downloads worldwide after receiving £125K of investment from GC Angels in December 2022. The platform has also grown to 25,000 monthly active users…

Why What’s Good for Society Is Usually Good for Investors Recent headlines about changes to ground rents have reminded us of something important. Investments do not exist in isolation. They affect real people, real homes and real communities, and when those impacts are ignored for too long, change is inevitable.…