New areas could make significant contribution to government target of four CS clusters capturing 20-30 MT of CO2 per year A diverse portfolio of sites is available across the UK Continental Shelf The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) is today…
The most promising new businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber have been recognised at a new awards ceremony. The StartUp Awards National Series debuted this year to highlight the dynamic startup scene across the country that skyrocketed…
A new report published today by the Offshore Wind Industry Council shows a surge in the number of people working in the UK offshore wind industry, and a substantial increase in the billions of pounds of private investment which the…
A PLAN for Freshney Place to be bought by North East Lincolnshire Council has been unveiled today, as the authority looks to secure the future of Grimsby’s main shopping centre and the 1,700 jobs that go with it. A report,…
Leading Yorkshire commercial property developer Wykeland Group has secured an £80m-plus investment by global medical technology business Smith+Nephew. Subject to planning approval, Smith+Nephew has announced it will build a new research and development and manufacturing facility for its Advanced Wound…
A writer, communicator and strategist who guided the Labour party through three general election victories launched a withering attack on Boris Johnson and his government when he spoke at Humber Business Week. Alastair Campbell also challenged the current Labour party…
Grimsby Town FC is delighted to announce myenergi as the Official Club Shirt Sponsor for the 2022/23 season. As part of the agreement, the myenergi logo will feature across the Mariners’ first team, academy and women’s team kit. myenergi will…
East Riding of Yorkshire Council celebrated a key milestone in the construction of the new £9.6 million Lelley Fields Crematorium in Holderness with a ‘steel signing’ event. Due for completion early 2023, the site, off Sproatley Road, near Preston, will…
A global logistics provider has acquired a UK shipping specialist to further enhance its worldwide service provision and secure a new strategic location in Europe. Pentagon Freight Services, the world’s leading privately owned logistics provider to the energy industries, has…
Entrepreneurs from across the region shared their experience of how to survive and thrive during the pandemic and beyond as they gathered at Humber Business Week. Professor David Hall, who describes himself as a “business helper” with a career spanning…
Associated British Ports (ABP), the leading ports group, is delighted to welcome Paul Bristowe as the new Head of Marine in the Humber. Paul will take over the role from Gary Wilson, who is retiring after 50 years in a…
Two colleagues who have spent 30 years between them in the glazing industry are now looking forward to a bright future after deciding to become window film stars themselves. Steve Oxley and Neil Shearsmith launched Solarfrost Ltd during 2021 and…
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber is calling on businesses based in Barnsley, Rotherham and the surrounding area to showcase the strength and diversity of the local economy by hosting what it promises will be an evening of celebrations like no other….
The multi-million-pound Rail Accelerator and Innovation Solutions hub for Enterprise, (RaisE) business centre in Goole is now officially open following a launch event last week. Over 150 guests joined representatives from the three key stakeholders at RaisE – East Riding…
Work has started on the creation of another unique wildlife site, “Novartis Ings” on the south bank of the Humber which will provide industrial opportunity along the South Humber Bank in the decades ahead. As previously reported, Novartis transferred a…
Organisers of a spectacular Platinum Jubilee flotilla and flypast have revealed plans to apply the finishing touch to the celebrations by flying the Union Flag from two of the highest points in the region. Hessle Town Council has secured agreement…
British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), working across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, have successfully run several of their Marine Mammal Medic courses thanks to support from Associated British Ports (ABP). ABP donated £1,150 to the BDMLR, for the charity to purchase inflatable,…
Businesses from the Humber Bridge to Hull marina have outlined their plans to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style against a spectacular backdrop of a flotilla and flypast. Hessle Town Council, which is organising the Humber Platinum Jubilee Flotilla…
A high-profile political figure who admits to being “something of a lifelong republican” will be quizzed at Humber Business Week about his belief that the Queen is “one of the great enduring winners of our lifetime”. Alastair Campbell will be…
Business, politics and community support will come together when HullBID revives its Inspiring Women dinner as one of the highlights of Humber Business Week. HSBC – which also stepped in as the main backer of the 2022 HullBID Awards –…
Humber Business Week event seeks to redefine resilience whilst also considering the obligations employers have in respect of hidden disabilities and neurodiversity in the workplace Employers from across the region are signing up for a Humber Business Week event which…
As part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda, local authorities around the country have received details of their UK Shared Prosperity and Multiply Fund allocations. For the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, this means an allocation of £10.4 million…
Building work has begun on a 10,000 square foot office development for two local employers. The new offices for accounting and business adviser Duncan & Toplis will be shared with Wilkin Chapman Solicitors to support the continued growth of both companies in the area….
Renewable energy giant Drax is collaborating with the University of Nottingham and Promethean Particles on an innovative new carbon capture technology that could shape the future of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Trial is part of Drax’s bioenergy with carbon…
