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The number of businesses in Yorkshire experiencing ‘critical’ financial distress was 7.9% higher than at the same point last year according to the latest Red Flag Alert research from financial and real estate advisory group BTG. According to the Red Flag Alert data, published today (21 August) a total of 3,696 companies in Yorkshire were […] The post Critical business distress in Yorkshire rises…
The number of businesses in the North East experiencing ‘critical’ financial distress rose by almost 10% compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest Red Flag Alert research from financial and real estate advisory group BTG. The Red Flag Alert data, published today (21 August), showed that a total of 970 […] The post Critical business distress in the North East rises 9.6% year…
A historic Wakefield country house which has previously been earmarked for restoration is to go under the hammer with a £1.3m guide price. Woolley Hall, a Grade II* listed Jacobean house dating from 1635, now owned by Wakefield Council, will feature in the online auction being held by BTG Eddisons Property Auctions on 24-25 August, […] The post Historic Woolley Hall to go under the hammer with…
Yorkshire’s industrial and logistics sector is showing clear signs of continued growth. This makes workplace traffic management using Armco barriers, bollards and safety handrails an increasingly important consideration for businesses looking to grow The post Yorkshire’s Warehousing Growth Puts Workplace Safety in the Spotlight appeared first on Business Up North .
A unique networking event is returning to The Adelphi Leeds in support of suicide prevention next month. Following the success of its debut earlier this year, HelloHope’s ‘Nibbles & Natter’ event returns on Thursday 10th September 2026, inviting business leaders and cheese lovers to a networking event with a twist. Held on World Suicide Prevention […] The post Hottest one-off chilli cheese coming…
A showhome, which embraces the wonderful spirit and landscapes of Yorkshire, is to open its doors this Saturday, 22nd August in Huddersfield. The Miller Homes team will unveil its four bedroom Chesterwood showhome at its Hawksley Park development on the edge of Huddersfield’s rolling countryside. It is the first of three showhome openings in the […] The post Miller Homes showhome inspired by…
A chess tournament launched by an employee at North East engineering company Turntide Technologies is continuing to grow, with 16 players competing in its second annual event. The tournament, held at Turntide’s Gateshead campus, brought together employees from across the business and was won by Bradley Hopkins, who is currently working at the company on […] The post Turntide chess tournament grows…
North East appliance repair and warranty business Pacifica has secured a RoSPA Gold Award for the second consecutive year in recognition of its health and safety performance. The Houghton-le-Spring-based company, which carries out more than 400,000 appliance repairs annually across the UK, has retained Gold status after receiving its first Gold Award last year and […] The post North East appliance…
A long-established North East fresh produce wholesaler has been acquired by a US food technology company as part of its international expansion. Team Valley-based JR Holland, which generates annual revenues of around £35m and employs more than 120 people, has been acquired by San Francisco-headquartered GrubMarket in a landmark cross-border deal. The transaction represents GrubMarket’s […] The…
Yorkshire housebuilder Newett Homes has appointed Zoe Wheatley as sales and marketing director, recognising the significant contribution she has made since joining the business. With 22 years of industry experience, Zoe began her career as a sales executive before progressing through a range of senior roles. She joined the Wetherby-based developer as sales and marketing […] The post Senior…
Leading underwater technology business, Neptune Sonar, is expanding its operations in East Yorkshire after securing new premises at the fast-growing Melton West business park. The post Evolve Community Grows As Underwater Technology Leader Maps Out Future With Melton West Expansion appeared first on Business Up North .
