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Humber to become the UK's first multi-billion maritime baseload energy hub

FOLLOWING the Government’s recent announcement of major investment in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), an international consortium has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a transformational clean energy initiative on the Humber.

AMS Global Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Martin Taylor to the position of director

Martin has been a key contributor to AMS’s growth over the past several years, playing a central role in developing the company’s capabilities in safety equipment, instrumentation, and lifting operations. His deep technical knowledge and operational experience, gained over 21 years in the energy and marine sectors, have helped drive delivery excellence across client projects both in the UK and internationally

QES Q2 2025 - Economic confidence at low ebb as business uncertainty continues

HOPES that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee would make a further cut to interest rates in June and offer some relief to businesses came to nothing as inflation and world events spooked the markets.

Business leaders backing young entrepreneurs by promoting benefits of mentoring

A pioneering youth enterprise project in Hull is appealing for help from the regional business community to increase the support for young entrepreneurs who are trying to turn their ideas into action.

Bridge McFarland announce Brigg merger

Growing legal practice Bridge McFarland Solicitors are joining forces with Hetts Johnson Whiting a two partner North Lincolnshire law firm based in Brigg which incredibly has origins in the town dating back to the late 1700s.

The merger is took place on 1 July 2025

The Deep recruits digital marketing experts 43 Clicks North to share a bigger story after reaching 10 million visitor milestone

A local charity and tourist attraction which recently welcomed its 10-millionth visitor is turning to technology to drive a campaign to build numbers even higher and to raise awareness of its wider activities and achievements.

Government joins employers and training providers in praising skills development in Hull and East Yorkshire

The body set up to tackle skills shortages in Hull and East Yorkshire by bringing together employers and training providers has been praised by partners across the board after publishing its latest report.

Hull College Crowned Best Competing College at British Culinary Championships 2025

Catering and Hospitality students from Hull College cooked up a storm at this year’s British Culinary Championships, returning home with a phenomenal 36 medals and the coveted title of Best Competing College 2025.

ASB Awareness Week – Making our communities safer

From 30 June – 6 July, Ongo tenants are invited to join us for a series of activities as we celebrate ASB Awareness Week.

Setting sights on silver – jubilee celebration rung up for Hull and East Yorkshire Business Awards as entries open

A quarter of a century celebrating business success in Hull and East Yorkshire is clocked up this year, with entries now open for the sought-after silverware.

Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’

The government has today (23 June) released its long-awaited Industrial Strategy, with Labour ministers talking up a new approach to business development and support for key sectors including manufacturing, professional services and the creative industry.

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Mayor calls for a Greater Lincolnshire NHS Board

PROPOSALS to merge Lincolnshire’s Integrated Care Board (ICB) with Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire have been met with concern by the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, Dame Andera Jenkyns.

US - UK Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD)

The new Executive Order made by the US President on 16 June provides new clarity on timelines on tariff reductions provided for in the General Heads of Agreement within the Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) made between the UK and US on 8 May 2025. It follows an agreement reached by the Prime Minister and the President on 16 June on implementing the EPD.

Let's Go Electric event offers chance to try out EVs

RESIDENTS and businesses in Hull and the East Riding can find out more about electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable transport next month as the region hosts its first EV experience event.