Recruitment budgets are not expected to grow in line with the economic landscape, putting employers on the back foot with 2025 recruitment plans. That’s according to data from resourcing transformation expert, Omni RMS, and the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development. The latest edition of the Resourcing and talent planning report revealed that just under a third (32%) of private sector organisations expect an increase in recruitment budgets for 2024 – 25. With business and employment costs set to surge – particularly with the announcement of NICS increases in the Chancellor’s Budget – hiring budgets need to be reviewed urgently. According to Omni RMS, this is more pertinent given the growing skills gaps. The report revealed that more than two thirds (69%) of employers in the UK feel that competition for well qualified talent has increased over the last year. A further 56% indicated that talent is more difficult to retain. Louise Shaw, Managing Director at Omni RMS commented: “Business costs are, broadly speaking, increasing in line with the economic climate and the growing costs of living. But the area that is likely to see greatest pressure on budgets and workload – namely talent acquisition and retention – is seemingly being ignored in 2025 investment plans.” “People are typically the largest cost for an organisation, but they are also their greatest asset. Even without the skills shortages that are prevalent across all remits, HR and recruitment budgets aren’t increasing at a rate we would expect. When you add to this the difficulties around attraction and retention, organisations are heading into the New Year already on the back foot from a talent attraction point of view. Using tools like Omni’s true cost of hiring and retention calculator, allows organisations to rethink how the can optimise budgets and gain greater value from the right investments.”

A mum has hailed a borough council joiner as a hero after he helped to save her daughter. Sian Berridge says she will be eternally grateful to Paul Flanagan, who came to the aid of three-year old Gracie-Rae. Sian found Gracie-Rae choking on a lollipop at their home in Sileby last month and ran outside in search of help, where she found Paul, widely known by his nickname “Bob”, who had been working on a nearby property. Bob leapt into action and eventually managed to dislodge the lolly from the youngster’s throat. Gracie-Rae was taken to hospital to be checked over before being given the all-clear. Mother-of-three Sian firmly believes that Bob’s actions saved her daughter’s life. “My two older kids were upstairs and I went into the kitchen to get a charger,” Sian said. “When I came out I noticed Gracie in the hallway, gasping and going blue, and then I saw the stick with no lolly on it. The lolly must have come off in her mouth." “I just freaked out. You know what to do but when it actually happens, you just panic. So I scooped her up and took her outside, shouting ‘help me, help me, help me’. “Bob happened to be the first person I saw and he just took her straight away, turned her on to her front and starting patting her back. The lolly didn’t come up but he definitely dislodged it to the point that it went down. Then he just held her for the longest time, making sure she was ok. He was brilliant." “My neighbour then called an ambulance and we had to go to the hospital to get her checked out but thankfully everything was alright. Gracie is on the spectrum for autism and says very few words but she actually said, ‘help me’, which brought tears to my eyes as I’ve never heard her say that before." “Afterwards, I was very tearful, couldn’t stop crying, relieved but also in shock. I can’t thank Bob enough – my dad still wants to take him for a pint! He’s a hero. He saved my little girl’s life and I will forever be thankful to him.” Bob worked for the council via an agency for five years but only recently became a full-time employee in the voids repairs team. He said: “It was only my second week on the job and I was just packing up at the end of the day, when I saw Sian and Gracie-Rae. It all just happened so quickly that I didn’t really have time to think about it. I just did what I could." “But after I got home and everything had quietened down, it suddenly hit me and I did get a bit emotional. I am just glad everything worked out and Gracie-Rae was ok.” Bob went back to see Gracie-Rae the following day to see how she was. A grateful Sian, meanwhile, later contacted the Council as she wanted to make sure his efforts were recognised. “I’m a bit humbled, to be honest, and quite proud, if that’s the right word,” added Bob. Rob Mitchell, chief executive of Charnwood Borough Council, said: “On behalf of Charnwood Borough Council, I’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bob for his quick-thinking and action. We are really pleased Gracie-Rae is doing ok and that Bob was able to help.We are incredibly proud of him and grateful for his brave response in such a critical moment.” For advice on how to stop a child from choking, visit here .

Awards will be handed out in 11 different categories at this year’s ceremony at Burleigh Court in Loughborough on Monday, 9 December 2024. The event, which is organised and run by Charnwood Borough Council, is in its 14th year, and celebrates the sporting achievements of individuals, clubs and volunteers, as well as highlighting workplaces and schools which are making a difference to the health and wellbeing of residents. It has been another memorable year of sport and a host of athletes with links to Charnwood competed at the summer Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. Three of those - Loughborough-based gold medallist swimmers Dan Wiffen, Tully Kearney and Will Ellard - will battle it out for the Senior Sports Person of the Year award, along with masters discus thrower Gillian Astle. Councillor Liz Blackshaw, the Council’s lead member for communities and neighbourhoods, said: “I’m thrilled to see so many inspiring individuals and teams among this year’s finalists for the Charnwood Sports Awards and I’d like to congratulate them all." “These awards shine a light on the dedication, perseverance and talent within our borough, from grassroots volunteers to elite athletes reaching for the stars. Sport plays such a vital role in bringing people together and improving health, and this event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those making a real difference through sport." “We’re looking forward to honouring all our finalists. Their hard work and passion sets a fantastic example for us all and it’s great to recognise and celebrate their achievements.” The full list of finalists is as follows: Club of the Year 2024 Loughborough College Academies Loughborough Female Fitness Loughborough Foxes Generation Charnwood Inspiration Award 2024 Jake Cort Limehurst Multi-Sport Leadership Group Alice Wagg Joe Humphries Memorial Trust Special Recognition Award 2024 Dr Durant & Dr Borrill Dawn Tobin Walk & Talk Project Lets Get Moving Junior Ambassador of the Year 2024 Eirinn Hani Limehurst Multi-sport Leadership Group Year 6 Broomfield Primary School Junior Sports Person of the Year 2024 Regan Corrin Deagan Fairclough Shaikira King Let's Get Moving Schools Award 2024 Ashmount School Ian Harrison Martin High School PE Department Outstanding Contribution to Sport, Physical Activity & Health 2024 Alix Glazier Martyn Rooney Dawn Tobin Leandra Whelband Let’s Get Moving Senior Ambassador of the Year 2024 Alix Glazier Olivia Patten Pauline Young Senior Sports Person of the Year 2024 Gillian Astle Will Ellard Tully Kearney Dan Wiffen Team of year 2024 Loughborough College Cricket Academy Loughborough Students Athletics Club BUCS Loughborough Students Golf Club Let’s Get Moving Wellbeing at Work Award 2024 Loughborough Wellbeing Centre

A new generation of sailors have benefitted after receiving a Charnwood Community Small Grant to help expand its sessions. Syston Sailing Club was awarded £750 earlier this year, which has enabled the group to extend this year’s sessions and start planning for a busy 2025. The club carried out some taster sessions for a junior club this summer and has now officially launched its Splash and Sail sessions, designed to engage children, aged six years and above, in sailing skills through games and water-based fun. Charnwood Borough Council awards tens of thousands of pounds each year to support groups and projects. Councillor Liz Blackshaw, the Council’s lead member for communities and neighbourhoods, said: “I am pleased to see that the Council’s Charnwood Community Small Grant has helped Syston Sailing Club to continue and grow their sessions." “It is great that youngsters in the borough who have a passion for sailing or want to try it out will be able to pursue it further. Local organisations and groups can benefit greatly from a Charnwood Community Grant. If you are involved in a local project, please do look into the grants which you may be able to apply for.” Rob Pocock, Splash and Sail instructor at Syston Sailing Club, said: “The children and everyone at Syston Sailing Club are delighted to get this backing from the council. The money will help to improve equipment and provide games, toys and amusements for the young people and help us to subsidise these fun sessions, allowing us to keep them affordable for all families." “It will help ensure we can bring more fun to more of the borough’s children, keeping them active, and teaching them invaluable water safety skills.” For more information about Syston Sailing Club, and to keep up to date on dates for Splash and Sail sessions for 2025, visit their website at www.systonsailing.co.uk. The Council offers a wide range of community grants to voluntary and community sector organisations across Charnwood.

Bradford Bulls are pleased to announce the renewal of their valued partnership with 1st Safari Day Nurseries, a dedicated supporter and sponsor of the club.   For the 2025 season, 1st Safari Day Nurseries’ branding will once again feature prominently on the back of both the playing and replica shirts, marking another year of close collaboration between the club and the trusted local childcare provider.   This partnership renewal highlights the shared values and commitment of both organizations to the Bradford community. With a strong reputation for excellence in early childhood care and education, 1st Safari Day Nurseries has proudly supported the Bulls and continues to invest in the growth and success of the club and its fans.  Ian Stafford, Commercial Manager of Bradford Bulls said:   “We are delighted to continue our partnership with 1st Safari Day Nurseries for another season,” who is sponsored by La Romantica Beds. “Their support for the club has been invaluable, and their commitment to families and young children in our community aligns perfectly with our own values. Seeing the 1st Safari Day Nurseries branding on the backs of our players’ shirts reflects the strength of this relationship, and we look forward to another fantastic season with them by our side.”   Gareth Rider-Smith, Manager of 1st Safari Day Nurseries, said: “Partnering with Bradford Bulls is something we are incredibly proud of at 1st Safari Day Nurseries. Being associated with a club that shares our commitment to the Bradford community is truly special."  “We are thrilled to have our branding on the back of the team’s shirts again this season and look forward to supporting the Bulls as they continue to inspire families across the region. We’re excited to see what the 2025 season holds for this great team.”

Premium producer Frank Dale is celebrating its 30th anniversary with new branding and packaging as it reflects on the past three decades. The buffet and party food specialist, which has its roots in a Norfolk farming family, is one of the UK’s leading producers of quiches and mini sweet and savoury canapés for catering. But the well-known heritage brand dates back to 1994 when the Dale family diversified from farming to food…initially by baking quiche from a dozen farm eggs. Innovation and determination established the brand within the foodservice sector and the rest is history. Thirty years on and the brand now uses 200,000 eggs every year to make 12 million premium quiches for the food service sector, alongside an extensive collection of mini sweet and savoury products such as mini scones, mini cakes, mini pies and mini Yorkshire puddings. It’s enjoyed a proven track record for the creation of exceptional frozen and chilled British-made baked goods to celebrate a wide variety of occasions. Renowned for its miniatures, loved for its commitment to sourcing local and UK premium ingredients, and revered for the opportunity it represents to help food service operators serve fantastic tasting buffet food with chef-cooked credentials, Frank Dale has earned a reputation as the reliable go-to for any catered event or foodservice setting. Now, as it marks the past 30 years and looks to a bright future, the Frank Dale brand has introduced new branding to give itself a more contemporary identity and invested in stronger, clearer packaging to make it easier for chefs and caterers to use. This supports the brand’s recent move to 100% clear recyclable plastic and to using 100% recycled board. Frank Dale MD Edward Miles said: “How does the UK’s best known party food brand celebrate a milestone birthday? It’s too easy to throw a party. Instead we wanted to further invest in this iconic brand, so we’ve updated our branding and invested in new packaging, while at the same time improving our sustainability and environmental credentials." “We also launched a new website earlier this year which showcases our current ranges in use and features an online brochure. It also highlights the brand’s historical innovation to give the industry an insight into the wider brand possibilities. New contemporary product photography reflects the quality of the Frank Dale range." “Maintaining quality is hugely important to us, as caterers are often passing off our products as their own. They don’t want to risk reputational damage by supplying lower quality imports, so we are committed to creating products that any chef or food service professional is proud to serve." “Across 30 years the brand has experienced its challenges, but Frank Dale has always had a reputation for quality and making as much in-house as possible." “Whilst the Frank Dale Foods Company collapsed back in 2017, the strength of the Frank Dale brand, alongside great staff gave me the confidence that the business had a strong future ahead. Finedale Foods, which took on the brand, has changed the business model, and has heavily invested in both the factory and the Frank Dale brand, giving them both longevity." “Demand for foodservice was virtually wiped out during the Covid pandemic, but the operating model of Frank Dale changed and improved by the development of a partnership with the scaled frozen food distributor Central Foods. This immediately uplifted the service to the whole sector, removing all the old barriers and widening the appeal of Frank Dale." “The hospitality sector has in recent times suffered from a lack of experienced staff and rising costs, but this has been a bonus for us and has led to a huge uplift in sales as our Premium Range provides caterers with high quality, food safe, frozen products for the events and catering industry.” Frank Dale benefits from the ‘all year round’ occasions calendar – supplying weddings, wakes and memorials, corporate events, graduation ceremonies, sports hospitality, business lunches and more, providing a superb range of sweet and savoury mini ‘thaw and serve’ and ‘heat and eat’ products alongside its well-regarded quiche selections. “Caterers can buy our range, with clear upfront costs and low wastage, plus it’s safe to handle,” added Edward Miles. “It derisks the whole exercise. We do the hard work which makes it easy and convenient for food service operators to serve quality buffet and party food.” The future Frank Dale brand plans are innovation focused – with ideas to further modernise the range but also make it more relevant to the future needs of the foodservice sector. “We can see how event catering is changing, and we need to innovate to further grow the brand’s appeal,” explained Edward Miles. “Frank Dale has always had a reputation for quality and making as much in house as possible. A number of our products have had enhancements to give further premiumisation and differentiation in the foodservice market. This includes the redevelopment of our famous mini salmon bagels, which will use a fresh in-house produced bagel to elevate the product quality to new heights. Alongside two new products to the range, this package of change is ready for Christmas with further launches planned for 2025.”

Williams Racing is proud to announce a ground breaking new partnership with Zoox, an autonomous ride-hailing company and independent subsidiary of Amazon. The partnership marks the first time an autonomous vehicle company has partnered with a Formula 1 team, bringing together two worlds of pioneering technology. Zoox, which is re-inventing personal transportation through a purpose-built robotaxi combining cutting-edge technology and a focus on giving riders an unrivalled experience, will become an Official Regional Partner of Williams Racing in a multi-year agreement. Zoox’s logo will appear on the Williams car for races in the United States, starting with this month’s Las Vegas Grand Prix where the FW46 will be piloted by Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto. The robotaxi will be present at Williams’ Fan Zone at the New York-New York hotel throughout race week, offering fans a glimpse into the future of autonomous travel. For 2025 and beyond, Zoox will activate in Las Vegas, Austin and Miami – three cities where Zoox’s autonomous technology is currently in testing. Zoox will be welcoming its first public riders in its purpose-built robotaxi in Las Vegas starting in 2025. This unique partnership unites two organisations determined to deliver industry-defining innovation using the most advanced technology. Williams Racing’s focus on significant leaps forward in F1 technology is at the heart of its comeback plan to return to winning ways, while Zoox has developed a one-of-a-kind premium robotaxi featuring trailblazing AI technology. As one of the longest-standing and most-trusted teams in Formula 1, Zoox was also attracted to Williams’ history as a family-founded team with a culture of being courageous and humble – which reflects how Zoox has approached building its company and ride-hailing service. This announcement reinforces Williams’ commercial momentum and growth strategy, building on recent partnership extensions with Gulf Oil International and Kraken as the team rebuilds in pursuit of long-term success. James Vowles, Team Principal, said: “Williams Racing is excited to be bringing the future of mobility into Formula 1 and delighted to welcome Zoox as the first autonomous vehicle company to become a partner in the sport. " " At first glance this might seem an unlikely partnership – F1 is about pitting the best drivers in the world against each other, while Zoox is pioneering driverless travel – but both Williams and Zoox are operating at the leading edge of automotive technology and share core values in how we do business. We look forward to helping Zoox reach new audiences, starting in Las Vegas later this month.” Carly Wyatt, Head of Communications & Marketing, Zoox: "Partnering with Williams Racing reflects our shared values in the pursuit of performance and precision, and will allow Zoox to reach a new audience of Williams and F1 fans who embrace innovation and engineering excellence." "This unique collaboration between a Formula 1 racing team and a robotaxi company presents an opportunity to provide deeper, behind-the-scenes insights into how these two industries are using similar cutting-edge technologies, including the latest advancements in AI, to reshape the future of both motorsports and mobility.”

As of today (November 13) there are just 102 working days left for entrepreneurs to cash in before new higher rate on capital extraction kicks in to 14% from current 10%. Thousands of business owners in the UK are now in a race against time to wind up their companies solvently and extract capital before the Chancellor’s tax guillotine falls on 6 April.   That’s the cut-off date in the new year before the tax rate on Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) rises from 10% to 14% on the first £1m of qualifying gains.   Announced in the Autumn Budget, the red-ink deadline of 5 April has already resulted in a surge of get-the-ball-rolling enquiries to Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm, as founders look to minimise their tax bills.   “Any business owners who are contemplating winding down and extracting capital are urged to take immediate action,” said Chris Tate, an Azets partner who advises business owners on solvent liquidations.   “Leaving it much longer to kickstart such plans could risk missing out on what can be life-changing amounts of money.”   He added: “Whilst the changes represent a further tax grab, the silver lining is that the lifetime allowance of £1 million and existing qualification rules have not been tampered with, providing a further window of opportunity for business owners to maximise their tax savings."   “Many business owners have spent years building their businesses, working hard and taking risks, so they understandably want to keep as much of the fruits of their labour as possible.”   For distributions above the first £1 million BADR threshold, the capital gains tax rate of 24% applies.   Chris, who works out of Azets’ South Coast offices, said: “What might not be appreciated by Westminster is that the 5 April deadline could have wider unintended consequences with a wave of well-run companies calling it a day on trading in order for owners, worried by the financial implications of the Autumn Budget, to accelerate retirement plans and exit earlier than planned."   “If you own a business and have worked tirelessly to build it up over the years, generating jobs and employment taxes, you can be forgiven for feeling a tad sore about the impending tax relief reductions."   “By way of basic example, if you qualify for BADR and your business has net assets worth £500,000, you’d receive £450,000, with a tax bill of £50,000 at the current 10% tax relief."   “From 6 April, at 14%, you’d receive £430,000, with a tax bill of £70,000, and from April 2026, at 18%, that is a tax bill of £90,000, leaving £410,000 for you."   “There will be many businesses with assets worth millions of pounds – and these can be life-changing sums of money which could end up needlessly being taxed at the higher rate of 14%.”   Chris added: “As of Friday, 15 November, there will be only 100 working days left until 5 April, which is a Saturday – it is going to be tight for many unless they act now as there are many compliance hoops to jump through. They don’t want to be on the wrong side of that date.”

A new project designed to help innovative businesses has been launched in Dorset. STRIDE Dorset is aimed at small-to-medium enterprises and start-ups which would benefit from expertise, practical help, advice and possible funding. Business representatives at the event, held at the BattleLab in the Dorset Innovation Park, near Dorchester, heard from various speakers. They were able to network and benefit from one-to-one sessions with experts in numerous fields, including finance. Having run a similar successful programme in Cornwall, the STRIDE team from the University of Plymouth gained funding to replicate the project across the whole of Dorset. In collaboration with Dorset Council, the launch heard from Programme Manager Jo Hancock. She explained that the project was intensive and would conclude on Valentine’s Day next year - and was confident that businesses who took advantage would see impact within their business. Jo said afterwards: “The project in Cornwall has delivered real, tangible results for businesses and some of these case studies were highlighted at the launch. We will be holding masterclasses, specialist surgeries and innovation exchanges." “Experts are on hand to help and we are able to assist with product development and prototyping. Up to three businesses will also qualify for special intensive support in order to help them exploit new ideas leading to the launch of a new product or service." “There are also a number of funding options available and towards the end of the project we will hold a business conference at the BattleLab with an array of speakers. “I would urge innovative businesses across the county to take a few minutes to see what STRIDE Dorset can do for them. We’d encourage businesses to engage to discover the tailored support to help commercialise new opportunities.” Attendees also heard from Dorset Council’s Innovation Lead Colin Wood, military expert Julius Davidson of BattleLab, Brent Treloar, of the South West Investment Fund and Chris Godolphin, STRIDE Research Engagement and Business Officer. Dorset has more than 63,000 businesses and last year more than 8,500 start-ups were registered. Funding for STRIDE Dorset was secured from Government’s Shared Prosperity Programme. Dorset has more than 63,000 businesses and last year more than 8,500 start-ups were registered. Councillor Richard Biggs, Dorset Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Property and Assets and Economic Growth said: “The launch of STRIDE Dorset is fantastic news for businesses in our area. It ’s encouraging to see so many local entrepreneurs eager to learn and connect through this programme." “STRIDE offers valuable support and resources that can really help our small and medium-sized enterprises grow. I encourage even more businesses to sign up and take advantage of what STRIDE Dorset has to offer. Together, we can strengthen our local economy and drive innovation in Dorset.”

International humanitarian charity Feed The Hungry UK is appealing for local businesses to help fill a shipping container with enough food for children in Zimbabwe. The new Boxes of Hope Campaign comes following a stark warning by the United Nations that over half of the nation’s rural population will be ‘food insecure’ by early next year. It comes in the wake of a food crisis that’s been exacerbated by a combination of recent weather extremes including extended droughts and soaring temperatures. This Christmas, the humanitarian aid charity Feed The Hungry UK is asking businesses and organisations to respond to this crisis by filling a shipping container with enough food to provide 285,000 meals. The challenge is for around 30 business partners to each raise £2,500 - enough money for 10,000 rice meals. The Projects Director for Feed The Hungry, Gavin Kibble MBE, said: “We’ve worked in Zimbabwe for over 20 years and already have established feeding programmes in Harare. Because of the challenging conditions that have led to crop failure, we’ve started new programmes in more rural areas of Zimbabwe. Now, we’re regularly feeding 19,500 children every school day." “These rice meals are cheap - just 25p per meal - but the mix of ingredients in each meal gives the carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals that a child needs to thrive. We’ve seen whole schools where malnutrition has been eradicated because the students are regularly eating this food. Businesses can give 10,000 of these meals for a donation of just £2,500.” The Christian humanitarian organisation is regularly helping more than 485,000 children with meals, working with partners in 25 countries around the world to fight hunger due to poverty, war, famine and natural disasters. This is delivered home and abroad mainly through feeding programs and encouraging sustainability and Community Farming projects as well as holding packing events at the Halo Centre warehouse in Coventry. As part of the Boxes of Hope Campaign, for any company that can raise the money for the 10,000 meals, Feed The Hungry will come and run a food packing activity in which staff can pack the rice meals themselves. Packing 10,000 meals takes a team of 40 people around 2.5 hours. Head of Fundraising for Feed The Hungry, Rich Smith, said: “We’re looking for companies of all sizes to take part. The donation for 10,000 meals doesn’t need to come from the business itself, but instead, we’d encourage staff to take part in fundraising as a team to raise the money. We’ve got online donation forms that can be set up for each company taking part so that you can see how much you’ve raised in real-time. And we’ve got loads of ideas to help you raise the money in enjoyable ways as a team.” “Feed The Hungry run food packing events up and down the UK. We can come to your business and bring all of the equipment, ingredients and expertise so that your staff can help pack the meals that they’ve raised the money for. Meal packing is an amazing way for your staff to participate tangibly in helping to tackle world hunger, it’s a lot of fun and a great way to build your team.”

Armistice Day was commemorated on Monday, 11 November with a service led by Reverend David Newman at 10.50am held at the Carillon Tower in Queen’s Park, Loughborough. The Last Post was played and a two-minute silence was observed at 11am. A number of people gathered at the Carillon Tower to mark the two-minute silence to pay their respects to those who have served and lost their lives in the armed forces. The Mayor of Charnwood Councillor Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE attended. Thank you to everyone who came to the service.

Five businesses spanning accountancy to healthcare can now call No.1 King Street in the heart of Leeds city centre their home, after the Victorian building underwent a significant refurbishment. Strategic property and construction advisors, Fox Lloyd Jones and joint agents WSB have received high levels of interest in the contemporary workspace spanning 14,118 sq. ft. in total across lower ground, ground and three upper floors, situated in the professional district of Leeds on the corner of King Street and Wellington Street. The five firms acquiring offices to take advantage of its prominent location and open plan working environment are chartered surveyors Walker Singleton, Aysgarth Chartered Accountants, engineering consultants Joseph Gallagher, sleep aid app developer Sleepiest, and law firm Ison Harrison Solicitors, who have expanded from the neighbouring building. No.1 King Street has a rich historical legacy, with the building originally a textile warehouse before transitioning in the mid-20th century to accommodate a broader mix of businesses. The major refurbishment works recently completed include enhancing the façade, the introduction of a new main entrance and a Category A refurbishment of the office suites. Matthew Welsh, owner of No. 1 King Steet, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome five businesses of this calibre to No. 1 King Street, following the hard work and investment that has gone into completing a refurbishment on this scale." "We feel we’ve created a vibrant working space that will immediately meet their needs, whether that’s needing to accommodate increased staff levels due to recent expansion through to accelerating growth plans in a more central location in Leeds.” Harry Finney, associate director at Fox Lloyd Jones, said: “The number of deals transacted in such a short space of time is testament to the quality of the refurbishment. The building is perfectly positioned on the corner of King Street and Wellington Street with demand for high quality workspace particularly strong in this area of the city and we are delighted to have the building now 90% let. We look forward to seeing all five businesses thrive in their new working environment.” The lower ground floor suite spanning 1,514 sq. ft. is the final suite available in the building and has the unique benefit of its own dedicated access off Wellington Street. For further information on No.1 King Street or to express an interest in the remaining lower ground floor suite, please get in touch with Fox Lloyd Jones or joint agents WSB Property Consultants.