Independent forensic firm DSW Bridge Houghton Forensic has further expanded its team in Leeds with the appointment of Aaron Pegg. Aaron joins the practice from BDO, where he spent seven years, initially working in audit before transferring to the forensic department. A Cambridge graduate, Aaron has worked in BDO’s London and Manchester
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Clarion helps Yorkshire fitness entrepreneur to launch global charitable foundation
Lawyers at Leeds firm Clarion have stepped in to help client Nick Mitchell, the world renowned trainer and founder of Ultimate Performance (UP) Fitness, by donating their services to incorporate his new charitable foundation which has been set up to promote health and fitness for underprivileged children. A former pupil of
BGF backs Yorkshire’s budding young entrepreneurs
BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in growing businesses, is backing budding young entrepreneurs in the Yorkshire by supporting the Tenner Challenge, with the aim of nurturing entrepreneurialism from an early age. Over four-weeks, secondary and college students have been using £10 pledges to get their business ideas up and
Small firms need support as employment costs rise
Responding to a rise in the employment rate to 75.4 per cent, the highest level since records began, and a drop in the number of self-employed people by 30,000 to 4.76 million, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) development manager for South & East Yorkshire, Claire Reading, said: “Small firms have played
“High impact” initiative launched to encourage young people into manufacturing
An initiative to educate young people about career opportunities in the manufacturing sector is being launched in Bradford this week. Bradford Manufacturing Week (8-12 October), led by West & North Yorkshire Chamber and backed by the newly-formed Bradford Economic Partnership, aims to introduce the district’s manufacturers to young people and boost
East Yorkshire skin expert in demand as scientific speaker
A Beverley skincare doctor has been invited to address delegates at a meeting of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists in Dublin next month. A published author of several scientific skincare papers, Dr Katerina Steventon will share her research about facial massage techniques in different cultures. Dr Steventon, founder of independent skincare consultancy,
Graduate celebrates first year of music events business
A Leeds Trinity University graduate who set up his own club night in Leeds will celebrate one year since the business launched next week. Twenty two year old Seth Buckle set up Shook Events in 2017 during his final year studying Primary Physical Education and Sports Coaching, alongside friend Ashok Flint. Since
Landmark Chambers team get on their bikes for charity bike ride
A leading barristers chambers is sponsoring a charity bike ride to help end youth homelessness Team members from Landmark Chambers are getting on their bikes to cycle the Carter Jonas LandAid Pedalthon to help raise funds for property industry charity LandAid. Staged by national property consultancy Carter Jonas and now in its
Brass further develops media offering with new senior hire
Leeds based integrated marketing agency, Brass, has taken on Rob Edwards as its new head of media. This recruit further strengthens an already successful media team. Prior to joining Brass, Rob gained 22 years of experience in media, working in press and radio at the Guardian and Bauer Media before moving
Double appointment at Fox Agency
B2B marketing specialist Fox Agency has made two new appointments to assist with an increase in client wins and to bolster its new business function. John Hebden joins from Agency TK and will be Fox’s business development manager. John has been a marketing consultant with over ten years’ agency experience across