Today's Yorkshire business news from Insider |

View this email online Please add [email protected] to your address book

Yorkshire Thursday 27 January 2022

LATEST NEWS

TOP STORY Revised plans for housing on former tank factory Revised plans have been lodged for almost 400 homes on the site of a former tank factory in Leeds. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Ask the expert: Cybercrime – the next pandemic? Chris Hannett, director at Cymplify, looks at the issue of cyber risk, which outranked Covid-19 as the number one risk to global business in 2020 and 2021. Read More

DEALS Double acquisition for Fairstone Financial advice and planning company Fairstone has acquired two firms, extending the group's reach into the Scottish Highlands and Yorkshire, adding £250m of funds under management (FUM) in the process. Read More “Significant strategic progress” for Fintel Listed fintech and support services business Fintel has hailed "a year of significant strategic progress" boosted by a pair of disposals. Read More Updated list of Future Fund-backed companies revealed The British Business Bank has revealed an updated list of companies in which the Future Fund holds an equity stake. Read More UK buoyed by soaring tech M&A activity - ICON Tech M&A activity across the UK was on the rise in 2021, according to new data. Read More

PROPERTY Plans to list landmark Leeds building on IPSX move forward Plans to list a landmark Leeds office, which was formerly the tallest in Yorkshire, on the International Property Securities Exchange (IPSX) have moved forward with a new agreement to acquire the property. Read More Harworth Group hails “strong momentum” Listed land and property regeneration specialist Harworth Group has hailed "strong momentum" in the second half of the year as it seeks to double the size of the business. Read More Kinrise to refurbish recently acquired Leeds building Kinrise is set to embark on a refurbishment programme at its latest Leeds acquisition. Read More ABP launches Humber International Enterprise Park Associated British Ports (ABP) has launched is Humber International Enterprise Park development. Read More Leeds offices acquired in off-market deal A Leeds office building has been acquired in an off-market deal by St Anne's Community Services. Read More Trio of new eateries for the Merrion Centre A trio of eateries are set to open at the Merrion Centre, together creating about 70 jobs. Read More Latest Victoria Riverside phase completed The penultimate phase of a £50m Victoria Riverside residential development in Leeds has completed. Read More Plans lodged for office building redevelopment Plans have been lodged for the conversion and extension of a Leeds office building to create apartments. Read More

BUSINESS Continued funding for TfN sought Northern leaders have called for details on the future funding for Transport for the North (TfN) to enable it to continue its work to improve connectivity across the region. Read More Berry’s sets out plans for anniversary year Luxury jewellery retailer Berry's has set out plans for its 125th year. Read More G+E Wealth Management makes three appointments G+E Wealth Management, which has offices in York and Leeds, has made a trio of appointments. Read More Three trustees join Opera North board Leeds-based Opera North has appointed three new trustees to its board. Read More

MANUFACTURING Safestyle UK on track for growth despite “turbulent” year Listed double glazing retailer and manufacturer Safestyle UK is on track to report growth in its full year results despite "turbulent" conditions. Read More Manufacturer to invest following record year A luxury door and window manufacturer is set to invest following a record year. Read More Share ownership scheme for almost 12,000 Greencore staff Convenience foods maker Greencore Group has unveiled a share ownership scheme, giving almost 12,000 staff about £250 worth of shares each, and launched a new wellbeing centre. Read More

OTHER NEWS NEW 2022 Yorkshire Top 500 Companies Database - now available to order Yorkshire Top 300 SME companies data - contact the region’s top decision makers today

MEMBER NEWS NatWest makes South Yorkshire appointment NatWest has appointed a new local enterprise manager for the South Yorkshire region. Read More New recruits join Modo25 Leeds-based digital marketing specialist Modo25 has welcomed five new recruits. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS 17 Mar Insider Made in Yorkshire Awards 2022 7 Apr Insider Yorkshire 42 under 42 Dinner 2022 28 Apr Made in Sheffield Awards 2022 9 Jun Insider South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2022 7 Jul Insider South Yorkshire Property Dinner 2022

SERVICES & GUIDES Location Leeds City Region 2021 Your informative guide to how different sectors are performing, what the key strengths are and what property investment opportunities exist. Read More Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More

Newsco Insider Limited Boulton House, 17-21 Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3HY Registered in England and Wales: 02709518 You are receiving this email because you subscribed on our website. Unsubscribe | Email Preferences © Newsco Insider Limited | Terms | Privacy Policy