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"I try to do something that scares me every day"
Diane Spence
A York Transformational Life Coach who built a senior corporate career while battling imposter syndrome is on a mission to help other women unlock their highest potential. Diane Spence spent decades working in leadership roles at blue-chip companies including Nestlé and Asda. But while her life appeared successful on the outside, inside she was plagued with feelings of self-doubt.
12:00 AM 3rd October 2026
Businesses Urged To Take Action With Immediate Employment Law Change
Katie Bullimore
Business owners are being urged to review their record-keeping arrangements ahead of a change that could leave them facing an Employment Tribunal claim nine months or more after a workplace dispute. From 1 October, the deadline for bringing most tribunal claims will rise from within three months of the act complained about to within six months.
12:00 AM 3rd October 2026
Private Equity Firm Nova Snaps Up BMP Group And RB Medical
Industrial manufacturer the BMP Group and healthcare products supplier RB Medical have been sold by Andrew Industries to private equity firm Nova Capital Management for an undisclosed sum. Nova, which has offices in London and Chicago, specialises in buying and developing industrial and specialised manufacturing companies. It announced the acquisition on 1 October.
12:00 AM 3rd October 2026
Leeds Digital Festival Drives Economic Momentum Across The Region
Failure is an option event at Nexus Connect, Leeds Digital Festival 2026
The 11th Leeds Digital Festival has concluded as the most varied and inclusive edition in its history, cementing its position as a catalyst for commercial development and employment across the North.
P.ublished 2nd October 2026
Northern Talent Tracker: This Week's Appointments
(L-R) Ryan Howden, Lewis Watson, managing director Nick Bass, Andrew Marsh, Rebecca Masters and Gabriel Williams.
Global professional services firm, Aon plc has welcomed four graduates and one industrial placement student to its Leeds office as part of its Early Careers programme. The new recruits will gain meaningful hands-on experience across Actuarial Consulting, Client Management and Investing Consulting.
P.ublished 2nd October 2026
Landsec Swoops For Metrocentre In £516m Deal
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Aerial view of Metrocentre
Gateshead's retail giant changes hands as the property group doubles down on big-box shopping destinations, reports Group Editor Andrew Palmer Metrocentre, the Gateshead shopping and leisure complex that draws more than 16 million visitors a year, is to be bought outright by Landsec in a deal worth £516 million.
P.ublished 2nd October 2026
Hospitality Firm With Yorkshire Clients Becomes First UK Distributor For The Nordik DriPod Glass Dryer Range.
DriPod in use behind the bar Photo: Barcare Supreme Ltd
A hospitality firm with Yorkshire clients is the first UK distributor for the Nordik DriPod glass dryer range. Stafford-based commercial catering equipment specialists Barcare Supreme have become the first UK distributor for the Nordik DriPod glass dryer range.
P.ublished 2nd October 2026
Manchester manufacturer develops ‘never seen before’ advanced material to create next gen flexible packaging
Zoe, Dale (centre) and Mark
Manchester-based manufacturer, Duo Packaging, has created a ‘next generation’ graphene-enhanced flexible packaging film in ‘a never seen before’ move that is set to push the boundaries of sustainability in retail and e-commerce.
P.ublished 2nd October 2026
Croda Brings Industry Leaders Together To Explore Ais Role In Agricultural Innovation
Croda together with customers and partners, has published a new white paper exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming agricultural innovation.
P.ublished 1st October 2026
IoD: Revenue Expectations Strengthen, But Confidence In The Outlook Remains Subdued
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism over prospects for the UK economy, fell to -54 in September, from -49 in August 2026. In contrast, business leaders became significantly more optimistic about the prospects for their own organisations, with confidence rising to +10, from -5 in August.
P.ublished 1st October 2026
Yorkshire Tech Specialist Helps B&M Group Map Out Its Store Of The Future
Working with Apollo3D, discount retailer B&M Group has created a fully immersive digital twin of one of its flagship stores for the first time.
A Yorkshire-based 3D virtual mapping specialist has delivered the first-ever immersive digital twin for discount retail giant B&M Group, creating a blueprint for the retailer's "store of the future." Leeds-based Apollo3D mapped out B&M's flagship Worthington Way store in Wigan, providing a high-tech foundation that supported a recent seven-phase transformation and will now be used to guide expa…
P.ublished 2nd October 2026
Blitz Hire Partners With BGF To Accelerate The Next Phase Of Growth
Blitz Hire,
Blitz Hire, a UK provider of specialist rigging and structural equipment for the film, TV and live event industries, has attracted investment from BGF, the most active growth capital investor in the UK and Ireland. Founded by Paul Skipper in 2001 and developed under the leadership of his son, Sam Skipper, Blitz partnered with West Yorkshire-based Production Park in 2022.
P.ublished 2nd October 2026
Georgian Estate Opens Its Doors To Business
Hotham Hall, set in 117 acres of East Yorkshire parkland, hosts its corporate launch next week after a multi-million-pound restoration A privately owned Georgian country estate in East Yorkshire is setting its sights on the corporate market, with a public launch on Wednesday 7 October.
P.ublished 1st October 2026
Financial Services Conditions Show Signs Of Stabilising In Q3 – CBI Financial Services Survey
Business volumes in the financial services sector fell at a modest pace in the three months to September, following a rapid decline in Q2. The quarterly survey, conducted between 1 and 17 September 2026, also found that both sentiment and profitability among FS firms fell at slower rates in the three months to September. Headcount in the sector rose at a fast pace over the same period.
P.ublished 1st October 2026
Yorkshire Luxury Functional Chocolate 80noir Ultra® Secures £110,000 Investment For European Expansion
Yorkshire luxury functional hot chocolate brand 80Noir Ultra® is preparing to expand into Europe after securing a total of £110,000 in investment and grant funding. The wellness business has received £50,000 in angel investment to fund its wider growth.
P.ublished 1st October 2026
Property & construction
Wykeland Expands Leeds Property Portfolio With Two New Acquisitions
Wykeland Group has expanded its property portfolio in Leeds by acquiring two further prime office buildings in the city centre. The Yorkshire property development and investment company has acquired Central House and 13-14 Park Place in the heart of the central business, legal and professional services district in Leeds.
P.ublished 1st October 2026
Paxon Launches As Bnode's Unified Global 3PL Brand
Chris Peeters
Bnode has officially launched Paxon, its unified third-party logistics (3PL) brand, bringing together leading logistics businesses across Europe, Asia and North America. Combining eCommerce fulfilment and point-of-sale logistics expertise, Paxon helps brands simplify complex supply chains and expand across markets.
P.ublished 30th September 2026
Yorkshire Business Boosted By Strong Demand Despite Confidence Dip
Business confidence in Yorkshire fell one point to 45% in September. Firms’ own trading outlook declined one point to 51%, while optimism in the economy dipped two points to 38%. Overall UK business confidence fell 12 points in September to 41%
P.ublished 30th September 2026
Businesses Are Racing To Adopt Ai. But Are Employees Being Left Behind?
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
AI is moving rapidly from an experimental technology to an everyday part of business, reshaping how organisations communicate, make decisions, manage employees and interact with customers. But as businesses race to capture the productivity and efficiency gains, another issue is becoming increasingly important: trust.
P.ublished 30th September 2026
Architecture Practice Expands Into Yorkshire With New Leeds Studio
(L to R) Will Mawson, Daniel Dyer and Dan Ker
Architecture practice MawsonKerr has expanded into Yorkshire with the opening of a new studio at The Department in Leeds Dock and plans to recruit as it grows its presence across the region. The Newcastle-founded practice has appointed Associate Daniel Dyer to head the Leeds studio.
P.ublished 30th September 2026
Business Gives Burnham A Cautious Welcome – But Says The Budget Is The Real Test
Britain's business leaders have broadly welcomed Andy Burnham's first Labour Party Conference speech as Prime Minister, praising his willingness to confront difficult choices on pensions and public spending – while making it abundantly clear that warm words will count for little unless next month's Budget eases the pressure on firms.
P.ublished 29th September 2026
Streaming Shift Plays Into Zoo Digital's Hands As First-Half Revenues Climb
Back catalogue fuels the recovery ZOO Digital Group plc, the AIM-listed localisation and digital media services partner to the global media and entertainment industry, expects first-half revenues of at least $23.0 million, an increase on both halves of the previous financial year.
P.ublished 29th September 2026
Integra Buildings Set For Record Year As Modular Construction Business Invests In Growth
Modular construction business Integra Buildings has forecasted record financial performance as it prepares for a special year in 2027 and a major programme of investment. The Yorkshire-based company is on track to deliver turnover of over £55m and pre-tax profits exceeding £6m in 2026 – both figures the highest in the company’s near 30-year history.
P.ublished 29th September 2026
Sunderland Business School Re-Accredited With Small Business Charter
The University of Sunderland’s Business School has been re-accredited with the Small Business Charter in recognition of its work to support small businesses, student entrepreneurship and the local economy.
P.ublished 29th September 2026
Freeths Delivers 83% Revenue Growth Over Five Years
Karl Jensen
Law firm Freeths has announced record financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026, with turnover rising by more than 12% to £187.6 million and, despite a significant investment programme, profit up 8.2%. The results mark Freeths’ fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, with turnover increasing by 83% over the past five years.
P.ublished 29th September 2026
UK & EU Business Join Forces On Made In Europe
Image by günter from Pixabay
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is backing a joint statement from its Chambers in Europe for the UK to be part of the EU’s emerging ‘Made in Europe’ framework. The statement warns that treating the UK as a conventional third country would ignore decades of co-operation and the deeply integrated supply chains between the UK and EU.
P.ublished 29th September 2026
Education Software Specialist Is Moving Into The Iconic 34 Boar Lane In Leeds
Arbor Education
Arbor Education, the UK management information systems (MIS) and school management software company, is taking 9,764 sq ft of quality office space on the third floor of the historic building on a 10-year lease. Owner Kinrise is behind the transformation of 34 Boar Lane, a 57,000 sq ft building with 46,000 sq ft of office space over five floors and cafes and restaurants on the ground floor.
P.ublished 28th September 2026
Business Leaders Tell The Chancellor: Now Show US The Money
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
John Healey MP
Chancellor John Healey's pledge to back British industry and revive workplace training won a warm reception today, but business groups were quick to add a price tag.
P.ublished 28th September 2026
University Reaches £3.6m Turing Grants And Over 2,000 Student Placements Since Scheme Began
The University of Bradford has made over £3.6m in Turing grants, delivering over 2,000 overseas student placements, since the scheme first launched in 2021. The news comes as the Turing Scheme enters its final year, before the UK rejoins the EU-sponsored Erasmus+ in 2027.
P.ublished 28th September 2026
Growth Outlook Remains Negative For The Rest Of 2026
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the three months to December (weighted balance of -14%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. The latest results extend a period of negative predictions for growth that has persisted since late 2024.
P.ublished 28th September 2026
Congestion Is The Biggest Headache For UK Business Drivers
With 59% driving more for work than last year and congestion ranked as business drivers' single biggest frustration
P.ublished 28th September 2026
Freeths Backs Microlub’s Growth With £7 Million Funding Round
Law firm Freeths has advised MicroLub, a deeptech ingredient solutions company, on its £7 million funding round led by Northern Gritstone.
P.ublished 28th September 2026
Standing Your Ground, Handling A Workplace Bully With Confidence
Ian Garner
Business Writer
Image by John Hain from Pixabay
Most people don’t expect to encounter a bully once they’ve left the school playground behind. Yet workplace bullying remains an uncomfortable reality across many organisations. It rarely appears as outright aggression; more often, it shows up through dismissive remarks, exclusion, or a steady pattern of behaviour that leaves someone feeling undermined.
P.ublished 26th September 2026
Heritage Scissor-Maker Whiteley Recognised For Excellence In Craftsmanship At The Artisan Founder Awards 2026
Master Craftsman Andy Colton at work
Heritage scissor manufacturer Whiteley has been named overall winner of the Excellence in Craftsmanship Award at the Artisan Founder Awards 2026, recognising its 266-year commitment to traditional scissor-making and its role in preserving an endangered craft.
P.ublished 26th September 2026
UK Maritime Regions Network Launches With Humber Buy-In To Strengthen Collaboration Across Coastal Economies
A vessel leaves Port of Immingham. ABP/ Karl Andre Photography
The Humber is part of a significant national collaboration launched on World Maritime Day, and celebrated this week. It is one of 11 founding clusters uniting to establish the UK Maritime Regions Network (UKMRN) - a new forum designed to amplify regional maritime intelligence and strengthen a joined-up approach across vital coastal communities.
P.ublished 26th September 2026
Northern Talent Tracker: This Week's Appointments
Ward Hadaway's newly qualified solicitors
Law firm Ward Hadaway has retained seven newly qualified solicitors across its offices in northern England following the completion of their training contracts.
P.ublished 25th September 2026
AI Drives Yorkshire & North East Growth, But Scale Remains Exception – New Research Finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is key to growth for Yorkshire and North East SMEs, but implementation at scale remains the exception – new research has found. More than half (56%) of regional business leaders surveyed by BGF – the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor – and Beauhurst, view AI as a growth driver.
P.ublished 25th September 2026
Retail Conditions Deteriorate Further In September
Retail sales volumes fell more rapidly in the year to September, while online retail sales declined at the fastest pace in nearly three years. Additionally, retailers reported cutting back on order volumes at the quickest rate on survey record (since 1983). Next month, retailers expect annual sales volumes to decline at a strong, albeit slower, pace.
P.ublished 25th September 2026
Northern High-Growth Businesses Boost Productivity As Turnover Outpaces Hiring
New High Growth 50 report reveals median turnover growth of 115%, with businesses scaling through productivity, technology and international expansion
P.ublished 25th September 2026
Tax Increases And Inflationary Pressures Top Concerns For Yorkshire Businesses
Tax increases, inflationary pressures and the threat of a cyber attack are key concerns facing family-owned, privately owned and owner-managed businesses in Yorkshire, according to new research from accountancy and business advisory firm Armstrong Watson.
P.ublished 25th September 2026
Yorkshire Defence Engineering Firm Builds Momentum With Record Year
(L-R) Slipstream Engineering Design Managing Director and co-founder, Philip Wilson, Commercial Director, Sarah Gregory, and Technical Director and co-founder Dr Mike Roberts.
Digital and radio frequency specialist Slipstream Design has recorded double-digit growth that has seen company turnover almost double in its 2025-26 financial year, and the team has delivered contracts for two new clients worth £1.5 million.
P.ublished 24th September 2026
Order Books Strengthen And Output Decline Eases
Image by u_3u3n7wt5sr from Pixabay
Manufacturing order books improved for the second consecutive month according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS). Total order books were reported as below “normal” to the least extent since July 2023, with both total and export order books standing above their long-run averages.
P.ublished 24th September 2026
Property & construction
Work Completes On Energy-Efficient Refurbishment Of Sheltered And Supported Living Development In Hornsea
Meregarth
Yorkshire based construction company Hobson & Porter has completed work on the energy efficiency-led refurbishment of a sheltered and supported living development in Hornsea, transforming a 1970s building into 14 modern one-bedroom apartments.
P.ublished 24th September 2026
Yorkshire And The Humber Manufacturers Leaders Recognised Among 130 People Shaping UK Industry
Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay
Thirteen Yorkshire and Humber manufacturing leaders have been recognised in Make UK's new 130 Honours, celebrating people shaping the future of UK manufacturing. The Yorkshire and Humber honourees showcase the region's manufacturing strength, spanning global engineering, advanced materials, research and specialist production.
P.ublished 24th September 2026
Innovative Offshore Wind Businesses Invited To Spin Into Northumberland
The Spin In accelerator programme is offering ambitious UK and international businesses the opportunity to establish themselves at the heart of one of the UK's leading offshore wind and clean energy clusters.
P.ublished 23rd September 2026
Aldridge Foundation And Brabners Launch A New Pathway Bringing Schools And Businesses Closer Together
The Aldridge Foundation and independent law firm Brabners, have announced a major new partnership involving Brabners’ True North network to tackle one of the most urgent challenges facing young people: the gap between education and employment.
P.ublished 23rd September 2026
Active Security Solutions North Yorkshire Secures Three-Year Hull City Security And Stewarding Contract
Yorkshire-based company expects to create around 100 local matchday roles following major appointment.
P.ublished 23rd September 2026
Networking Event For Yorkshire’s Next Generation Of Professionals
A Yorkshire law firm is inviting the next generation of Yorkshire’s business leaders to attend its latest Next Generation Networking (NGN) event in Leeds later this month.
P.ublished 23rd September 2026
White Hart Hotel Unveils New Era For Conferences And Events In Lincoln
King Richard II Suite
Following the recent completion of a £multi-million redevelopment programme, Lincoln’s White Hart Hotel is repositioning itself as a key conference and events destination, attracting businesses to the city. First built as a Lodgings House for the visit of King Richard II to the city in 1386, the hotel was acquired by local businessman and keen historian, Andrew Long, in July 2022.
P.ublished 22nd September 2026
Greater Regional Decision-Making Will Help Boost Growth – Yorkshire Business Leaders Say
Dan Brookes
Greater regional decision-making will have a positive impact on business growth, according to research from accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP. Yorkshire business leaders believe that giving regional mayors and local authorities increased fiscal powers will boost growth over the next three years, with nearly three-quarters (71%) backing a shift in decision-making.
P.ublished 22nd September 2026
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