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💡Upskill your Team with Government-funded University of Hull Skills Bootcamps - Places available for January and February 2026

With 𝟵𝟬% 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 and 70% funding for large employers, now is the perfect time to invest in your workforce.

Digital Marketing training courses available for businesses in Hull

As part of our mission to help local businesses succeed, Hull BID connects you to opportunities that can make a real impact. That’s why we are happy to share this opportunity from Fareport Training to make you aware of the Hull Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamp course starting on the 9th of December 2025.

Eroded Trust: The Hidden Cost Of Tax Reform on SME'S

Michael Ball, Tax Partner at Streets, warns that changes to tax are undermining confidence among the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and will continue to stifle business growth.

Spencer Group makes it a Best Place to Work double in national industry awards

Spencer Group has reaffirmed its status as one of the construction industry’s leading employers after being named as the Best Place to Work – Large Firm in the prestigious Construction News (CN) Workforce Awards.

Another solicitor joins Andrew Jackson's contentious probate practice

Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is pleased to announce that solicitor Ben Naylor has joined its contentious probate practice, strengthening the existing team and client offering across the region.

Kingston upon Hull wins coveted Sustainable Food Place Silver award

Kingston upon Hull has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Silver award. The award recognises Hull Food Partnership’s work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food and to tackle some of today’s greatest social challenges; from food poverty and diet-related ill-health to the disappearance of family farms and the loss of independent food retailers.

Tourism’s finest celebrated as winners unveiled at spectacular 15th annual REYTAs

Tourism stars from across Hull and East Yorkshire took centre stage as the winners of the 15th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) were revealed at a glittering ceremony at Connexin Live.

Business at Christmas Networking, hosted by the University of Hull’s Executive Education team as part of the HUBS Christmas Market.

Quickline Communications appoints new Chief Commercial Officer to drive next phase of growth

Quickline Communications has announced the appointment of Becki Smith as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), marking the first executive appointment by CEO Mark Bowden since his arrival earlier this year.

Customs Reform Needed As Import Rules Change

Responding to news of the Government’s plan to widen customs charges to low value goods entering the UK

New categories for 2026 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards - entries now open!

THE 15th annual Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards officially opens with two brand new categories added for 2026.

Quickline named national Digital Inclusion Champion

Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications has scooped a national award for its pioneering work to bridge the digital divide.

Wykeland seals deal with one of Europe’s fastest-growing businesses as Vuba joins @TheDock community

Leading commercial property developer Wykeland Group has secured innovative manufacturer Vuba to occupy the final building at Hull’s @TheDock tech campus.

‘Building a stronger, more prosperous region’: Businesses unite to drive visitor economy growth

Leading businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are uniting to accelerate the region’s growth as a top visitor destination.

Oceanblue secures job to ship umbilical cabling

GRIMSBY-BASED freight forwarder Oceanblue Logistics Ltd recently carried out a large shipment of umbilical cabling on reels for a UK manufacturer.