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Bradford College ‘Junction Mills’ Development Achieves Sustainability Award for Carbon Savings Bradford College is celebrating after attaining Morgan Sindall Construction’s platinum certification for outstanding carbon savings on a new building development. It was the only project in the whole of the Yorkshire region to achieve this status in 2025. Bradford…

Northern England: A Stable Foundation for Lenders in 2026 As we look ahead into 2026, the UK housing market continues to attract attention but for lenders, the real question isn’t where headline house prices are heading, but how resilient assets and loan structures are in a region’s specific conditions. In…

Leigh cleaning firm eyes service expansion following NPIF II investment Revive Clean, a Leigh-based cleaning business specialising in student accommodation, residential and commercial cleaning, has secured a £25,000 loan from the NPIF II – GC Business Finance & River Capital Smaller Loans, which is managed by GC Business Finance on…

Go beyond number crunching software with Sage For over 40 years, Sage has been a trusted partner for small and medium-sized businesses, helping them simplify financial management and thrive in an ever-changing marketplace. Today, the demands on business owners are greater than ever. Managing cash flow, staying compliant, and making…

Celebrating Sheffield’s First Launchpad Pop-Up Store We’re delighted to celebrate the successful delivery of Sheffield’s first Launchpad Pop-Up Store, a four-week initiative designed to support emerging makers and independent businesses during the festive season. Running from 27 November to 20 December at 108 Pinstone Street, the store brought together a…

The JEL-India and South Asia Business Centre at the University of Leeds has enjoyed a vibrant semester filled with initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia. November 2025 saw three events that brought in businesses to the university campus to engage with students and academics. Diwali was celebrated…

Interested in Mentoring? There’s Still Time to Get Involved! We are still looking for alumni who want to make a real difference by becoming mentors through the Leeds Trinity Connections, our mentoring scheme. This programme pairs current students with mentors from a wide range of professional backgrounds who can support…

AIA Scholarship Programmes Open for 2026 The Association of International Accountants (AIA) announces the reopening of its scholarship programmes, to support students with strong career aspirations in accountancy or audit to obtain the AIA professional qualification with full financial assistance. Carl Jepson, AIA Director of Sales and Marketing, emphasised, “Our goal is…

Need a hand with ongoing project work in your organisation? Our second-year students  and are ready to help, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. They are required to complete an average of 150 hours of work experience as part of an assessed placement with local organisations, giving them…

*Latest Trends and Insights* – *Green Bonds*: The global green bond market reached a record $500 billion in 2024, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects. – *Climate Risk Disclosure*: The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has become a widely adopted framework, with over 1,500…