North of England staff demand ‘robust’ but not enough talent to fill roles
Image source: fabbio The number of staff placed in permanent positions across the North of England rose further in February, thereby stretching the current expansionary sequence to 22 months. Despite...
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Paul Stewart, Siglion Siglion has recruited experienced commercial property specialist Paul Stewart as asset manager to direct and manage a substantial investment portfolio of property assets Property...
View ArticleCheshire entrepreneurs plug in to new era of ‘caring technology’
Cheshire-based entrepreneurs Steve Purdham and Trevor Brocklebank have launched a new venture to help the UK’s ageing population stay independent for longer with technology that cares. assistage is an...
View ArticleThis week’s North West appointments
The Manchester office of CBRE has appointed two new positions within its North West Valuation Advisory team as a direct result of the improving regional market. Gareth Hughes joins as Associate...
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Gateley, Pauline Munro The Leeds office of national law firm, Gateley has expanded its practice further with the appointment of legal director, Pauline Munro to head the office’s new Regulatory team....
View ArticleLeeds recruitment firm Morgan King expands in North East
Despite only launching in January, Leeds-based recruitment firm Morgan King has announced plans to open a new office in the North East and take on two new staff. The business, which aims to...
View ArticleYorkshire entrepreneur’s fraud prevention system poised for global roll out
A fraud prevention system developed by a Yorkshire entrepreneur after one of his businesses fell victim to telephone fraud could significantly reduce the UK’s £350m p.a. remote purchase fraud. The...
View ArticleHistoric Barnsley retailer to rebrand and recruit
A men’s fashion retailer which first opened in Barnsley 75 years ago has begun a new chapter in its history by extending its product lines and recruiting additional staff. Ashworth & Bird, in...
View ArticleEnterprising brewer returns to Sunderland to inspire entrepreneurs
The founder of a Lake District brewery, who studied brewing in Sunderland, has returned to the region to tell the story of how he went from news correspondent to entrepreneur. Speaking to members of...
View ArticleExclusive interview: Maria Whitehead, Founder of Hawkshead Relish
Hawkshead Relish produce bespoke handmade chutneys, jams and relishes in a restored 16th century barn on the edge of Esthwaite Water in the Lake District. It has seen great success both in the UK...
View ArticleThis month’s South East appointments
Lak Gidaropoulos, LazyLawn Artificial grass brand, LazyLawn, has appointed a new sales manager to its London office in order to cope with the capital’s growing demand for synthetic turf. LazyLawn,...
View ArticleQuality Freight to expand after signing new lease
Quality Freight set for expansion after signing new lease A leading logistics and shipping company will roll out its growth plans after agreeing a long-term lease with Peel Ports. Quality Freight UK...
View ArticleExpanding York estate agent to create more jobs
York estate and lettings agency Redmove is celebrating its growing success with a move to larger premises and a promise that more jobs will be created as a result. The company has moved to Arabesque...
View ArticleYoung entrepreneurs to be recognised in Northern Star Awards
Image source: O.S. Fisher Thriving small businesses and innovative young entrepreneurs are due to gain the credibility and recognition they deserve for putting our region on the map at one of the most...
View ArticleRotherham’s Stafforce Recruitment completes senior management restructure as...
Industrial and commercial recruiter Stafforce Recruitment has implemented a far-reaching restructure of its senior management team as part of an ambitious, five-year growth strategy. The move sees...
View ArticleEntrepreneur launches new real ale brewery in Darlington
A new Darlington real ale brewery has been launched, with the support of northern accountants and business advisers Garbutt & Elliott. The School House Brewery, a new real ale brewery, has been...
View ArticleNumber of South East MSBs receiving export support trebles
Image source: hemkes The number of Medium Sized Businesses (MSBs) now receiving Government support to break into new markets overseas has increased 340 per cent since 1 April 2014. UK Trade and...
View ArticleDevelopment consultancy moves into York
A PLANNING and development consultancy is looking to establish a foothold in Yorkshire and the North East after opening an office in York. Hourigan Connolly has opened a branch in Blake House, Blake...
View ArticleCalibre to target buoyant construction sector
Yorkshire and Manchester-based recruitment consultancy Calibre Search is building on double-digit growth achieved in 2014 with the launch of a new specialist division, targeting the region’s buoyant...
View ArticlePM visits Lancashire to launch new degree apprenticeships
David Cameron visited Lancashire today as part of a plan to roll out new degree apprenticeships in areas such as chartered surveying, aerospace engineering and nuclear. Apprentices will split their...
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