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Small Businesses Most At Risk From Tax Rises In The Autumn Budget
UK small businesses would be most at risk if various taxes were to go up in the Autumn Budget, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance, conducted a week before the Autumn Budget.
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New Culinary Opportunities With State-Of-The-Art Facilities At Bradford College
Students at Bradford College
Regal Foods has taken its partnership with Bradford College to the next level, funding upgraded kitchen facilities that will transform the learning experience for aspiring chefs.
1:00 AM 25th November 2025
Beal Calls On Landowners To Join Forces With Housebuilder To Meet New Homes Challenge
L-R: Chief Executive Richard Beal and fellow Directors Chris Murphy and Ross Clarkson at Beal’s Ferriby Meadows development in North Ferriby, East Yorkshire. Photo: R&R Studio.
The Chief Executive of Yorkshire-based Beal Homes has urged landowners to come forward and work with the regional housebuilder to meet the challenge of developing many more much-needed new homes. Richard Beal issued the open call to highlight the opportunity for landowners to join with his team in playing their full part in meeting rising targets for new homes.
1:00 AM 25th November 2025
Property & construction
York Architects Win Prestigious Edinburgh Coastal Design
York-based architecture firm brown + company has secured first place in a national design competition to create a new community facility on the Portobello Promenade in Edinburgh.
1:00 AM 25th November 2025
Ipsum Wins Sheffield High-Voltage Project
L-R Graham Henry-Whittle - Sheffield Forgemasters Construction Manager, Ian Needham - Ipsum Technical Director, Lee Jordan - Sheffield Forgemasters Project Manager, Barry Grier - Ipsum Managing Director.
Engineering services specialist, Ipsum Group, has won a four-year contract to replace Sheffield Forgemasters’ entire High Voltage (HV) network assets across its 85-acre site.
7:07 PM 24th November 2025
Your First PE Meeting: Why Chemistry Matters As Much As Numbers
The most successful initial PE meetings share a counterintuitive trait: they feel less like presentations and more like a conversation over coffee. Yet founders repeatedly make the same missteps, mistaking polish for preparation and performance for partnership potential. It’s not Dragon’s Den. It’s not a bank meeting.
5:28 AM 24th November 2025
10 In 10: Laura Evans-Hill
Laura Evans-Hill, Founder and Director of Nifty Fox Creative, is the latest regional business professional in the hot seat as we give her just 10 minutes to answer our 10 burning questions. 1.
1:10 AM 24th November 2025
Analysis Shows Energy Profits Levy Reform Will Give A £15 Billion Government Revenue Boost ​
Industry proposals to reform the 78% Energy Profits Levy (EPL) would yield an extra £15.7 billion in taxes within ten years, according to a statistical analysis by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).
1:02 AM 24th November 2025
Budget Build-Up: How The Chancellor Can Unlock Opportunities For The Security Sector
The past five years have been incredibly difficult for small businesses in the UK. With Brexit, COVID-19, American tariffs, and the cost-of-living crisis creating an environment that many SMEs across the country have struggled to navigate.
1:00 AM 24th November 2025
Lancashire Students Among Some Of The First In The Country To Receive AI Super Curriculum
Achbishop Temple CofE High School Students at Year 7 MEGA Mania Day, Preston MEGA Hub
Lancashire is the first county in the UK to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) super curriculum to every secondary school in the area, giving thousands of young people the skills and confidence they need for the future world of work. There are 10 MEGA (Motivated, Educated Generation with Ambition) Hubs across the Lancashire local authorities.
1:00 AM 24th November 2025
'Dog's Breakfast' Of Tax Rises To Come To Fill £30 Billion Budget Hole
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich: Pexels
New analysis published by the Institute of Economic Affairs reveals Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a financial hole of up to £30 billion ahead of Wednesday's Autumn Budget, which she will probably attempt to fill through broad-based increases in taxes on income alongside numerous smaller tax changes.
1:00 AM 24th November 2025
Abbeyfield Alnwick Receives National Gold Standards Award For Outstanding End-Of-Life Care
Debbie Collins, senior carer, and Kerrie Riddell, deputy manager
Abbeyfield Alnwick, a residential care home and part of Abbeyfield Northumbria, has been nationally recognised for providing exceptional end-of-life care, having achieved the prestigious Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award.
1:00 AM 22nd November 2025
The Art Of Switching Off: How Business Founders Can Avoid Burnout
Ian Garner
Business Writer
Image: Pixabay
Business founders often find themselves in a constant cycle of tasks, decisions, and responsibilities as they relentlessly pursue success. The exhilarating highs of entrepreneurial achievements are frequently accompanied by the exhausting lows of constant work demands.
1:00 AM 22nd November 2025
Opinion
Market Analysis: Asos, Landsec, Vinfast
Asos: Shein is doubling down in Europe and UK after a setback in the US; limited room to increase prices due to lack of brand equity. Landsec: Weaker-than-expected profit should be partly balanced bysolid rental growth; Push towards a higher-quality mix will be expensive.
1:00 AM 22nd November 2025
Key Points To Consider Before Signing T&Cs
With most business owners, employees and consumers all failing to properly read contracts before signing them, the legal experts at Yorkshire-based LCF Law have revealed the most important aspects to look for before agreeing to terms and conditions. This follows recent research that reveals how the majority of people sign on the dotted line without considering what they are agreeing to.
1:00 AM 22nd November 2025
The Keeper Of Stories: Building A Jewellery Legacy In Leeds
Alexandra Kent isn't just selling diamond rings; she's selling time capsules. And if the buzz at the recent launch of her bespoke luxury jewellery brand is anything to go by, she's about to make a monumental splash in the UK's multi-billion pound market. Forget the usual start-up anxiety.
1:00 AM 22nd November 2025
Manufacturing Output Volumes Fall Sharply In Three Months To November
Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to November, and at the fastest pace since August 2020 – according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS). Manufacturers expect volumes to decline at a similar pace in the three months to February. The volume of total order books was stable at a historically weak level in November.
1:09 AM 21st November 2025
Ethos Partners Hit The Bullseye With The Acquisition Of Darts Corner
Darts Corner, a specialist darts retailer and brand owner, has announced it has been acquired by the private equity firm; Ethos Partners, with Key Capital Partners (“Key”) completing its successful exit from the business.
1:01 AM 21st November 2025
South Yorkshire Compliance And Auditing Consultancy Wins National Award
Garry Warhurst with the award for Best Sustainability-Led Compliance Consultancy 2025
A food industry veteran who launched a consultancy business to help companies with their compliance and sustainability needs has won a sustainability award at the annual Management Consultancy Awards.
1:00 AM 21st November 2025
Property & construction
Flagship Ex-Real Radio HQ Now Available At Capitol Park Leeds
A flagship office building, which would perfectly serve as a company’s headquarters, is available to buy or to let at the Capitol Park development in Leeds. The building, which was formerly the headquarters of Real Radio, is ideally situated at the entrance to Capitol Park East by Junction 28 of the M62.
1:00 AM 21st November 2025
Fairness, Feasibility, And The Fragile Art Of Fiscal Balance
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November, a University of Bradford economist warns that the challenge is “not just fiscal, but moral.” Dr Giray Gozgor argues that tax rises alone won’t close the gap and could harm growth unless paired with investment and transparency.
1:00 AM 21st November 2025
Northern Talent Tracker: This Week's Key Appointments
Hull-based commercial property developer Wykeland Group has appointed Neil Riseham as Property Director. Mr Riseham brings 25 years of experience to the role, joining from Arriva Bus where he served as UK Property Director. His background includes senior positions at MKM Building Supplies, where he oversaw a portfolio expansion to 130 sites, and safety equipment supplier Arco.
1:00 AM 21st November 2025
Silvery Tweed Cereals Cultivates Progress With 2025 Sustainability Report
Cereal innovator Silvery Tweed Cereals has unveiled its 2025 sustainability report, revealing a 35% reduction in total net emissions across the business. The Berwick-upon-Tweed-based business has worked in partnership with environmental consultants, Beyondly, to measure its carbon footprint, produce a thorough energy report, and identify areas for improvement.
4:01 AM 20th November 2025
Small Business Commissioner Advertises For New Board Members
The Small Business Commissioner is looking to recruit two new members for her Advisory Board. The UK Government has recently consulted on enhanced powers for the SBC making this an interesting time to join.
3:59 AM 20th November 2025
The Need To Plug An Expensive Leak
Chris Etherington, tax partner at RSM UK: “This budget may break records for the sheer volume of ideas floated about potential tax changes, but one reported “leak” could prove to be expensive unless it is swiftly plugged. “Rumours about the introduction of an exit charge for individuals leaving the UK have often circulated ahead of UK budgets.
3:58 AM 20th November 2025
Housebuilders Call On Tax Stability To Accelerate UK Housing Recovery
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Kelly Boorman, national head of construction at audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK looks at: Frustration among housebuilders over planning delays and administrative burdens. Speculation on property tax reform driving market uncertainty. Rental market pressures for landlords and housebuilders.
1:02 AM 20th November 2025
Property & construction
Yorkshire Horse-Racing Trainer Puts His Mansion Up For Sale
Castle Farmhouse
Tom Tate, one of Yorkshire’s most popular and successful horse-racing trainers, is saying farewell to the beloved house where he and his family have lived for the past 36 years, but he isn’t shedding too many tears. “It’s not because we haven’t loved living here, we absolutely have.
1:00 AM 20th November 2025
Property & construction
£4 Million Price Tag For Landmark Leeds City Centre Property
Strategic property and construction advisors, Fox Lloyd Jones (FLJ) have launched 84 Albion Street on behalf of ESR at an asking price of offers in excess of £4 million. The mixed-use freehold commercial building is situated in a high-profile position between the city’s established retail core and its expanding office district.
1:00 AM 20th November 2025
Leeds-Based Quickline Logistics Expands With Launch Of Haulage Division
Andy Martin
Leeds-based Quickline Logistics has announced the launch of a haulage division, specialising in general and container haulage, to serve customers across the UK. The new division is a key development for the business, which has created a significant presence in the same-day courier market, over the past ten years. Jon Whiteley has joined as a business partner and director.
12:46 PM 19th November 2025
Workers, Unions And Industry Urge Government Ahead Of Budget: ‘Save Britain’s Industrial Future’
Energy and manufacturing workers, trade organisations, unions and policy leaders have combined forces in urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to “Save Britain’s industrial future” ahead of next week’s crunch Budget on 26th November.
1:04 AM 19th November 2025
Used Nuclear Fuel To Power New Cancer Drugs
A groundbreaking UK project is set to turn used nuclear material into a sustainable source for precision cancer medicines, offering new hope for patients with hard-to-treat tumours.
1:01 AM 19th November 2025
FMB Supports Joint Survey To Improve Mental Health In Construction
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is joining forces with the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) to help shape a new Mental Health Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) for the UK construction and building materials sectors.
1:00 AM 19th November 2025
EMG Solicitors’ WonderLAN Ball Raises £45,000 For Brain Injury Charity
Law firm EMG Solicitors celebrated the 10 year anniversary of its charity partnership with Headway - the brain injury association with a rip-roaring hoedown at the Utilita Arena Newcastle, raising £45,000. The firm’s annual WonderLAN Ball, which this year had a country music theme, saw 550 guests raise thousands of pounds for the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury.
1:00 AM 19th November 2025
Planning Crisis: Fifth of Planners May Quit UK Roles
Image by Malachi Witt from Pixabay
One in five planners expected to leave the profession within three years, with no clear plan to replace them 15% say they plan to retire 5% say they intend to leave the profession entirely 58% report being overstretched frequently or all of the time in their roles 66% of public sector planners say their teams lack the capacity to meet demand New findings from…
1:00 AM 19th November 2025
Hull University Boosts Green Energy Skills
Image by Andrew Sidebottom from Pixabay
The University of Hull is investing significantly in engineering education, backed by a £2.4 million grant from the Office for Students (OfS), to tackle the skills shortage in the Humber region and support the UK's clean energy goals. The investment will fund the launch of new Civil Engineering programmes starting in September 2026.
1:00 AM 19th November 2025
Autumn Budget Uncertainty Could See House Prices Continue To Fall
The latest research by nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties, has found that those looking to sell could see the value of their home fall over the remainder of the year, as historic data shows that major fiscal events such as Autumn Budget often trigger short-term price declines in the housing market.
1:02 AM 18th November 2025
Yorkshire Print Firm Delivers Festive Treat For Chocolates For Chocoholics
Leeds-based print specialist, Zebra Print Group, has completed a major brochure project for Chocolates for Chocoholics Ltd, producing the confectionery brand’s high-impact autumn and winter catalogue ahead of the crucial Christmas period.
1:01 AM 18th November 2025
SPG Resourcing Enters The Resource Augmentation Market
SPG Resourcing is entering the resource augmentation market to provide technology-driven companies with access to specialist talent, eliminating the delays associated with traditional recruitment. The launch comes as UK businesses grapple with an intensifying skills crisis.
5:41 PM 17th November 2025
Extend Salary Sacrifice To Lower Paid
Andrew Timpson, employment tax partner at RSM UK explains why the Autumn Budget presents the ideal opportunity to extend salary sacrifice to lower paid workers. “Recent reports suggest the Government is planning to impose an employer national insurance (NIC) charge on employer’s pension contributions, which is likely to be implemented in one of two ways.
7:19 AM 17th November 2025
Creative Futures: Idris Elba Helps Young Talent Across England
The government is investing £500,000 to expand the Creative Futures programme, delivered by The King’s Trust in partnership with Idris Elba’s Elba Hope Foundation, aiming to open up creative industry careers for young people across England.
1:00 AM 17th November 2025
Twisted Acquires Carbon Fibre Specialist
Twisted has acquired high-end carbon fibre specialist KS Composites. The deal marks a major step forward in Twisted’s long-term growth strategy. KS Composites retains all employees, with Jamie Smith remaining as Managing Director.
1:00 AM 17th November 2025
Bertie Bott’s Water Footprint Whitepaper
Water scarcity is one of the top global environmental risks, threatening ecosystems, communities and supply chains alike.
1:00 AM 17th November 2025
Law Firm Opens 24th Office With New Middlesbrough Branch
(L-R) Gareth Naylor, new Middlesbrough branch manager Sarah Magson and Jonathan Wearing.
A Yorkshire law firm has opened its newest regional office in Middlesbrough, taking its total network of offices to 24. Ison Harrison’s latest opening marks another major milestone in the firm’s continued expansion, extending its trusted legal services further north with a specialist focus on inquest, personal injury, and civil liberties work.
12:59 AM 17th November 2025
The Wonder Challenge Tests Pupils To Design A Sustainable School
Judges with pupils from school Sandhill View Academy, the current holders of the North East Schools Built Environment Wonder Challenge.
Northern Counties Builders Federation (NCBF) and Constructing Excellence North East (CENE), has launched its annual Built Environment Wonder Challenge. Year 8 pupils will work to a series of submission dates, as they form mini construction companies and compete to win the contract to prepare a bid for the development of a sustainable school.
1:00 AM 15th November 2025
Opinion
Market Analysis: eToro, Flutter Entertainment:
Market Analysis text across a b&w screen of economic data
eToro: Buyback is welcome; the future hinges on its cross-selling abilities and use of AI. Flutter Entertainment: Future growth driven by new state openings and increasing US penetration; a cat-and-mouse race between DraftKings and FanDuel.
1:00 AM 15th November 2025
Students In Pole Position Thanks To Santander’s UK-First App Launch
Students at the University of Bradford were firmly in the driving seat during the launch of a new one-stop-shop app developed in partnership with Santander Universities UK. Bradford is the first UK university to join the Santander network – with its UoB Digital app – which contains a campus map, timetables, news, student support services links, Santander benefits and more.
1:00 AM 15th November 2025
New Support Launched For Small Businesses To Boost Christmas Sales
High-street shops and independent businesses across Tees Valley can now get targeted support to boost trading in the vital Christmas period. The festive season is crucial for retailers and the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority have launched a new support package to help businesses drive sales.
1:00 AM 15th November 2025
Fix Digital Foundations To Unlock Growth
Ahead of the Budget, the President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Government to prioritise fixing the UK’s digital foundations, to support growth, and capitalise on AI opportunities.
1:00 AM 15th November 2025
Northern Talent Tracker: This Week's Key Appointments
International accountancy and business advisory group, Azets has announced 42 promotions across its three Yorkshire offices in Leeds, Bradford, and York, where it employs 335 people. This regional boost is part of a wider UK-wide round of 372 promotions. The York office saw the largest number of appointments with 26, followed by Leeds with 13 and Bradford with three.
1:01 AM 14th November 2025
Northumberland Firm Brings Global Expertise To Smaller Businesses
Helen Kitchen
Deputy Business Editor
Colin Seller
A Northumberland-based consultancy, Seller HR & Business Solutions, has unveiled a new brand identity and website, reflecting its sharpened focus on supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the North East and beyond. The move signals a broader trend of highly experienced global operators bringing top-tier strategic and operational excellence to the SME market.
1:00 AM 14th November 2025
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