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2026 Family Business Road Trip Set To Showcase The Strength And Diversity Of UK Family Firms
Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Family Business Road Trip, a six-week journey across the UK celebrating the innovation, resilience and community impact of family-owned firms.
Apr 32 min read
Built To Last: The Enduring Story Of George Bence & Sons
In the heart of Cheltenham, tucked along Fairview Road, stands a business that has quietly outlasted empires, economic swings and the relentless march of modern retail.
Mar 313 min read
Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 12, 20252 min read
Johnsons Nurseries Supplies Thousands Of Trees To The Swinton Estate
Leading UK plant nursery, Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, has supplied 29,000 woodland trees and whips to the 20,000-acre Swinton Estate in...
Mar 27, 20242 min read
New Halifax Leisure Centre Moves A Step Closer
Delivery of the new Halifax Leisure Centre has moved a step forward, as the latest designs have been submitted for planning approval....
Mar 26, 20242 min read
Wakefield Council Receives Funding For New Library & Museum
Wakefield Council has received £446,587 of funding from Art Council England’s Libraries Improvement Fund to create its new children’s...
Mar 25, 20242 min read
Students Across The District Get A Taste Of Careers In Construction
Over 170 pupils from the Wakefield district took part in a wide range of hands-on construction activities as part of Give Construction a...
Mar 21, 20243 min read
Students Create Sustainable Fashion For Community Foundation
Level 3 Fashion Textiles students from Wakefield College have teamed up with Community Foundation Wakefield District to create and help...
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Bulls Reflect On Wakefield Opener
For years it has been well known in Rugby League circles that the two major cities where professional rugby league stadium facilities...
Mar 20, 20242 min read
Yorkshire Garden Centres Branches Out Into North Yorkshire
Yorkshire Garden Centres branches out into North Yorkshire with two additional sites. Bradford-based Yorkshire Garden Centres has...
Mar 13, 20243 min read
Bradford Garden Centre Group Shortlisted For Two National Awards
The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after being shortlisted for two national HR awards. Yorkshire...
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Why International Women’s Day Can Help Promote Women In Industry
The UKs leading supplier of gritters and winter maintenance vehicles is celebrating its female employees today as the world marks...
Mar 8, 20242 min read
Candlelighters CEO Shortlisted For Yorkshire Leadership Awards
Emily Wragg, CEO of children’s cancer charity Candlelighters, has been shortlisted for the Public and Third Sector Leader in the...
Mar 6, 20242 min read
Smell Of Success Sees The Launch Of Lunch At Craig Rogan
Opening its doors just four months ago, Craig Rogan at The Collective is launching its first lunch menu, focusing on small plates,...
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Headline Speaker Announced At Yorkshire Sustainability Festival 2024
Prestigious names are being unveiled for Yorkshire Sustainability Festival 2024 (YSF24) as sustainability guru, Kevin McCloud, will be...
Mar 1, 20243 min read
Former Student Helps Wigan Warriors Win 2024 World Club Challenge
Former sport student at the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Tyler Dupree, helped lead Wigan Warriors to...
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Dementia Care Team Receives National Recognition
Dedicated dementia carers at Chocolate Works Care Village are celebrating having received ‘The Chief Nurse Adult Social Care – Team...
Feb 29, 20242 min read
College Staff Ride 400 Miles For Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Staff from Castleford College have ridden over 400 miles for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, raising more than £545 for the charity. Their...
Feb 14, 20242 min read
Prime Minister Opens New Day Care Centre
Following a visit from Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty in October 2023, non-for-profit care provider, Harrogate Neighbours...
Feb 13, 20242 min read
Apprentices Urge Others To Follow Their Path
Apprentices working at Yorkshire-based gritter manufacturer Econ Engineering, have urged more young people to follow in their career...
Feb 9, 20243 min read
Third Wakefield Children’s Home Rated As Outstanding
Regent Home, a two bedroomed house, is the latest to receive the top rating by the regulator, highlighting the ‘exceptional care and...
Feb 8, 20242 min read
Tennants Auctioneers' Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools
Musical instruments hit a high note, when an antique cello sold for £17,000 (plus buyer’s premium) in Tennants Auctioneers’ Scientific...
Feb 5, 20242 min read
The Bradford Bulls Foundation Partners With Morrisons Foundation and BEAP
The Bradford Bulls Foundation is thrilled to announce a ground breaking partnership with the Morrisons Foundation and BEAP Community...
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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