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Two commercial property agents have been appointed to secure additional national and international end users at the proposed £200 million Yorkshire Energy Park, with the aim of attracting significant inward investment to the Humber region.

Agents appointed to promote Yorkshire Energy Park to national and international end users

Brogan Mumby - 19th July 2017

An expert in accessibility is urging people involved in the design and construction of the built environment to play their part in a major review of the British Standard which applies to buildings and their surrounding areas.

British Standard review presents opportunity for property sector

Plans have been unveiled for the next decade of development at Lincoln Science and Innovation Park with an outline of planning applications to City of Lincoln Council for the second part of the development plan.

New plans for Lincoln Science and Innovation Park could create up to 800 jobs

Rittal is expanding its production capabilities and building the world’s most advanced production plant for compact enclosures in Haiger, Germany, with completion scheduled for 2018.

Rittal To Build World’s Most Advanced Production Plant

Independent renewable energy company Good Energy has launched a new online platform, allowing businesses to choose where their energy comes from for the first time.

Good Energy unveils the future of local, renewable energy supply

A Sheffield City Region backed investment project with Doncaster Sheffield Airport at its centre has been selected to be a part of the government’s Northern Powerhouse Investment Portfolio.

Airport centred project selected for government northern powerhouse investment portfolio

C&I Writer - 11th November 2016

Skills and education in logistics is now firmly on the agenda in the Sheffield City Region following an event of private and public sector representatives of the industry.

Skills and Education in logistics put firmly in the spotlight

C&I Writer - 31st October 2016

Small and medium enterprises and start-up businesses drive our region – they are its lifeblood.

Working together we can boost business success

C&I Writer - 28th October 2016

The UK construction industry is made up of just 13 per cent women. But Jules Hynes is bucking the trend and has recently joined chartered building surveyors, Delaney Marling Partnership (DMP).

Construction industry is attracting females to work

C&I Writer - 20th October 2016

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Over £1.2m from British Steel Support Fund awarded to local businesses

C&I Writer - 11th October 2016

Quality Assurance is key to maximising corrugated recycling rates

Quality Assurance is key to maximising corrugated recycling rates

C&I Writer - 3rd October 2016

PD Ports has introduced the logistics industry to pupils as a possible career path as part of National Lorry Week to help meet a shortfall of skilled drivers in the sector.

PD Ports helps inspire ‘The Next Generation’ of logistics talent

C&I Writer - 20th September 2016

Americans collaborating with Humber region on 'winds of change' opportunities

Americans collaborating with Humber region on ‘winds of change’ opportunities

C&I Writer - 16th September 2016

Triton Knoll wind farm is taking offshore online thanks to a new contract with Spalding-based web developers Drive By Websites.

Consent granted for Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Electrical System

C&I Writer - 7th September 2016

Humber Bridge from Waters Edge

Tolls to remain frozen for the next five years

C&I Writer - 1st September 2016

The employment team at regional law firm Andrew Jackson will host seminars next month (20 & 21 September), which will provide valuable advice on the latest key developments in employment law, particularly in relation to the impact of the Brexit vote.

Seminars to address impact of Brexit for UK employers

C&I Writer - 31st August 2016

Today the FairFuelUK Campaign sent an open letter to Chancellor George Osborne and his Treasury Ministers, Priti Patel MP and Danny Alexander MP, calling for an independent enquiry in the process of how petrol and diesel prices are set at the pumps.

Chancellor Challenged to Help 37m UK drivers for Benefit of the...

C&I Writer - 23rd August 2016

Event organisers from RICS Hull & East Yorkshire Local Association are inviting people in the property sector to visit two of Beverley’s historic buildings which include a roof tour of Beverley Minster and a visit to The Monks Walk Pub, on 12 September at 5:30pm.

Property people tour of Beverley’s historic buildings

C&I Writer - 23rd August 2016

RenewableUK is welcoming today’s announcement that EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) is to start work on the Blyth offshore wind farm.

Government gives go-ahead to world’s largest offshore wind farm

C&I Writer - 16th August 2016

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Connecting the Humber

C&I Writer - 12th August 2016

Without doubt the UK is a Maritime nation and the Maritime industry is the engine of UK trade supporting over 500,000 jobs as well as contributing around £22 billion to UK GDP whilst being a driver for exports and inward investment.

The Humber Ports – A Post Brexit future

C&I Writer - 12th August 2016

RenewableUK is welcoming today’s announcement that EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) is to start work on the Blyth offshore wind farm.

New report finds offshore wind industry can create jobs in east...

C&I Writer - 5th August 2016

On Monday night, senior representatives from a number of the city’s most prominent businesses and organisations came together with Cllr Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council, and Tom Riordan, Chief Executive, to discuss the ongoing devolution debate and its potential impact on the Leeds City Region.

Shulmans’ Leads on Devolution Debate

C&I Writer - 29th July 2016

RenewableUK is welcoming today’s announcement that EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) is to start work on the Blyth offshore wind farm.

Renewable energy outperforms coal in new official UK electricity statistics

C&I Writer - 29th July 2016

Newly opened section of Great Yorkshire Way unlocks potential.

LSH Markets Development Sites Bordering Doncaster Airport

C&I Writer - 18th July 2016

The Big Lottery Fund today announced that it is investing £450,000 to support Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s volunteer programme and increase community engagement.

£450k Big Lottery Fund Boost For Hull 2017 Volunteer Programme

C&I Writer - 12th July 2016

A leading Hull lawyer is predicting a commercial property boost from City of Culture status despite the possible uncertainty over Brexit.

Leading Lawyer Backs City of Culture Business Boost

C&I Writer - 12th July 2016

Housebuilder Beal Homes has seen huge interest in its latest development and reported no impact following the EU referendum vote.

No Brexit Impact As Huge Interest Greets Latest Beal Homes Development

C&I Writer - 12th July 2016

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Manufacturers to tell Government: avoid economic limbo and move quickly to...

C&I Writer - 28th June 2016

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New arrivals and expansion of existing tenants is taking one of the region’s leading business centre close to capacity compared to a national scenario of falling occupancy levels.

New tenants and expansions take The Deep Business Centre towards capacity

Brogan Mumby - 14th September 2017

New arrivals and expansion of existing tenants is taking one of the region’s leading business centre close to capacity compared to a national scenario...

Young people seeking a career in engineering will get their chance to sign up with a leading training provider when applications open next month for programmes beginning in September 2018.

HETA open days pave the way to careers in engineering

Brogan Mumby - 13th September 2017

Young people seeking a career in engineering will get their chance to sign up with a leading training provider when applications open next month...

Garness Jones has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new industrial agency surveyor who returns to the region after graduating from Bristol University.

Garness Jones strengthens agency team

Brogan Mumby - 13th September 2017

Garness Jones has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new industrial agency surveyor who returns to the region after graduating from Bristol...