How AP Studios unlocked sustainable growth with expert business support This featured case study highlights AP Studios, a creative business that has transformed rapid creative success into sustainable growth with support from the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme....

AIA Partners with Ecologi to Support Members on the Path to Net Zero The Association of International Accountants (AIA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Ecologi, which has been appointed as AIA’s official Climate Action Partner. The collaboration reinforces...

Preparing Your Business for Sale Webinar Tuesday 3rd March | 14:00 – 15:00 | Online Webinar via Teams Are you a business owner or shareholder considering succession planning or exploring exit options? Join our webinar to gain practical insights into preparing your...

Identity Verification Requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – 18 November 2025 The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) introduced new mandatory identity verification requirements for directors and persons...

Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Accountancy Professionals For many young people, choosing a career can feel overwhelming. They may have the ability and ambition, but not always the opportunity to see what different professions really look like in practice....

Discover why no dream is too big at Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic! Seek adventure in the great wide somewhere with Belle as she explores the Beast’s enchanted castle, experience Moana’s courage to embark on a voyage with demigod Mauito save her island, and...

Irwin Mitchell - New Year’s Resolutions: Have You Considered a Nuptial Agreement? With the start of the New Year, we all look to what 2026 might bring. For some, this will include the excitement of upcoming nuptials! It is the Year of the Horse (from 17 February 2026)...

Huddersfield’s BM Packaging Acquired by Global Operator  BM Packaging Ltd, the Holmfirth-based manufacturer and supplier of corrugated packaging, has been acquired by Nova Paper & Packaging B.V, part of the global Eren Holding. The family-owned business, which was...

Mark Your Calendars: STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber 2026 Announced Following the outstanding success of STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber 2025, which brought together over 2,000 students and 200 educators for three days of immersive STEM learning, the Yorkshire &...

Exclusive Members offer, 10% off your first order ending 30th March 2026 and credit terms available. Same Day solutions ltd A brief introduction to our services. 1. Dedicated Same day nationwide delivery for Businesses. We have a dedicated same day delivery services...

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...

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...

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 &...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

*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...

As we wrap up 2025 and look ahead to the new year, we’d like to start by saying a genuine thank you to the Yorkshire Asian Business Association and all its members. Your support, conversations, and engagement this year have meant a great deal to us. It’s been a...

Why West Yorkshire businesses need business support more than ever A changing landscape for local businesses Businesses across West Yorkshire are facing faster and more complex change, from digital transformation to evolving regulations, making expert guidance...

New Adult Skills Funding Set to Boost Careers in Construction An award of nearly half a million pounds from the Department for Education is helping Bradford College to support more young adults into the construction sector. Over £994k in Adult Skills Fund money was...

First Bus hops on board with Leeds Playhouse to bring communities together First Bus and Leeds Playhouse are proud to announce a new partnership highlighting their shared commitment to creating meaningful connections across communities, including newcomers to the...

Judges have unveiled that Bradford College is a national finalist in the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards. The College is one of 94 entries on the shortlist for the prestigious annual education awards. An independent panel of expert judges assessed over 650...

These events are fantastic opportunities for students to gain an insight into the world of accountancy and finance. Now in it’s ninth year, this face-to-face, 2-day experience has set many on track for a successful finance career. Attendees will have the opportunity...

A different beast: Bradford Bulls charge forward with fierce new logo “Whilst we have the same heart, the same pride, we’re also coming back as a different beast.” Bradford Bulls has unveiled a modern new look, replacing its 30-year old logo with a confident new...

Schofield Sweeney Focuses on Emerging Talent Firm strengthens team with new talent and strong retention Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney has underlined its commitment to emerging talent and retention, with the appointments of newly qualified staff,...

Northern charities could win £22,000 in support and funding with Weston Charity Awards   Applications for the 2026 Weston Charity Awards are open, giving charities across the North of England the chance to access transformational packages of expert support and...

Bradford College Wins International Sustainability Award Bradford College has been crowned a winner at this year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards, delivered by EAUC in association with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Now in their 21st year, the awards recognise...

Postmasters Warned Time is Running Out for Compensation Claims  Many Post Office Horizon victims have not yet lodged claims or appeals Despite widespread publicity and a number of recent high-profile settlements in the Post Office Horizon scandal, a leading lawyer is...

Championing Net Zero for West Yorkshire businesses Oxford Innovation Advice is pleased to share that Jas Hayre, Client Manager on the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme, has been accepted as an associate for the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission. This...

Job Description – Telecaller / Appointment Setter (Internship) About Us DigiMantra UK ltd is a growing IT services company based in the UK, specializing in delivering innovative digital solutions to businesses across industries. We are now offering internship...

Leeds Trinity Connections: Seeking Mentors to Empower Students and Enrich Careers Leeds Trinity University is committed to preparing graduates for success in today’s competitive job market. Leeds Trinity Connections is a mentoring programme, designed to bridge...

WuduMate | GLOBAL PIONEERS OF WUDU SOLUTIONS STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOOR From the southernmost mosques in New Zealand to an Inuit Mosque in the Canadian Arctic Circle, WuduMate has transformed wudu facilities across six continents. FROM OBSERVATION TO INNOVATION WuduMate's...

Driving inclusive growth with West Yorkshire’s Good Growth Programme This month, we spoke to Jas Hayre, Client Manager for the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme, to explore how the initiative is helping businesses including those led by ethnic minority...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Wednesday 22nd October | 11:00 – 12:00 | Online Webinar via Teams Navigating the complexities of succession planning and business exit can be daunting for any business owner and entrepreneur. Throw in the ever-changing landscape of legislation, including national...

Running a business today is more complex than ever. Leaders are asked to wear multiple hats, managing finances, keeping up with regulations, motivating teams, and planning for the future. And challenges rarely arrive one at a time. A cashflow issue might raise...

Are you a business owner looking to supply goods or services to Sheffield City Council and other public sector organisations such as the NHS, University of Sheffield, or Sheffield Hallam University? This FREE in-person event is your gateway to understanding how to...

Bradford College marked a significant milestone as governors and special guests gathered at the £19.3 million Junction Mills development for a commemorative topping-out ceremony.   The college event celebrated the highest point of the building’s structure being...