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Business Sheffield  and Sheffield City Council launch Sheffield Business Directory Business Sheffield and Sheffield City Council have launched the new Sheffield Business Directory. It’s a free online platform designed to help businesses stand out, attract new customers and connect them with real opportunities. By joining, your business won’t just be…

Bradford College Marks T Levels Week 2025 From 13-17 October, Bradford College celebrated the fourth-ever ‘T Levels Week’ – a national celebration of exceptional T Level students, tutors, and employers. T Levels are two-year courses that young people can take after completing GCSEs, broadly equivalent to three A Levels. Developed…

AIA Chief Executive Named in Top 100 Most Influential Membership Professionals 2025 AIA is delighted to share that our Chief Executive, Philip Turnbull, has been recognised in the first-ever Membership World: Most Influential Membership Professionals 2025 list. This new global index celebrates people making a real difference in the membership…

Following the Money: Understanding the “Why” Behind Development Finance We know that the Yorkshire region’s entrepreneurs don’t just build bricks and mortar, they build legacies. In this month’s piece, we explore the “why” behind how development finance is assessed. It’s not about our specific lending appetites but about helping business…

Glittering Launch for the Schofield Sweeney Bradford Professionals Network Firm hosts almost 200 professionals at Bradford Live Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney welcomed almost 200 guests to the launch of their Bradford Professionals Network at Bradford Live. The inaugural event, aimed at bringing together businesses and organisations from across…

Combining the magic of cirque with the charm of a classic tale, this breathtaking production promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Join arena stars Jordan Conway (Elf – The Arena Spectacular) as the hilarious Scarecrow and Kelly Banlaki as Dorothy as they embark on a thrilling adventure…

The Future of Accounting Talent: Funding, Recruitment, and Generational Change At two recent roundtable lunches in Yorkshire, we brought together accounting and finance professionals to discuss the challenges shaping our sector, from attracting and developing talent to adapting to policy and demographic change. Apprenticeship Funding and Social Mobility The biggest…

WORLD PREMIERE: Bradford playwright Asif Khan brings beloved Planet Omar books to life in a vibrant new family theatre production 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…

Small and medium-sized enterprises across West Yorkshire can now access a wide package of funded support designed to strengthen leadership, boost productivity, and expand into international markets. Through West Yorkshire Business Boost and the West Yorkshire Business Productivity Service, businesses are being equipped with the tools and expertise they need…

The Good Growth Programme has helped unlock the potential of expanding companies in West Yorkshire, creating hundreds of jobs, with more on the way. Delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice and funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the announcement was made during a…