With stunning scenic countryside, the North West is an ideal place for professional cycling, so it’s no wonder that the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women’s race is coming through Cumbria and Lancashire last this month.

The North West is one of only two regions in the UK to show growth in sales of building materials in the last quarter, according to latest figures from BMF (Builders Merchants Federation). The national trade body’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) found the North West recorded a rise of +1.3% in value sales between April and June 2026 when compared to the same quarter last year.

Salko UK, a mechanical and electrical solutions provider, has successfully completed expert maintenance works across three exhaust gas housings and diffusers in the Netherlands. Working in partnership with ENGIE, Salko UK deployed a 13-strong team to complete essential work that was delivered in just over a month.

Charity services are being squeezed by a combination of rising demand and funding pressure which is driving staff out of the sector, warns a new study from Rathbones, a UK charity wealth manager. The survey of senior executives at charities with a collective £5 billion of equity investments found almost all (96%) have introduced restrictions on their services in response to funding pressures.

New CBI and Oliver Wyman report identifies an emerging AI ‘execution divide’ and calls for a national partnership to make AI work for Britain.

The way businesses across the UK manage waste is set to change as the UK government moves towards heightened environmental responsibility and transparency. In October 2026, the UK government will begin rolling out its mandatory digital waste tracking initiative, requiring companies to record their waste movements throughout the supply chain.

In today’s world, where change is happening faster than ever, knowing when to move on has become a vital skill for anyone navigating their career. Jack Welch, a renowned business leader, summed it up perfectly: “Change before you have to.” That advice feels more relevant than ever, given the constant shifts across industries and workplaces.

Wykeland Group has appointed Amy Whittaker as the new Centre Manager at the Flemingate shopping and leisure destination in Beverley, East Yorkshire. Amy brings nearly 20 years of experience in retail management, having previously served as Centre Director at The Potteries Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, alongside management roles at the Trafford Centre and Merry Hill.

A West Yorkshire logistics specialist is going the extra mile as it continues to invest in its sustainability strategy.

Ainscough Crane Hire has successfully completed the dismantling of one of the largest telecoms towers of its type to be decommissioned in the UK, supporting telecommunications infrastructure services provider Circet on the removal of a redundant 52-metre tower at a former EE site in Sunderland.

EY teams based across the firm’s Manchester and Leeds offices acted on 17 transactions worth a total of £7.2bn in the first half of 2026. Among the largest transactions was British investor, Rosebank Industries’ £2.25bn acquisition of US-based industrial businesses CPM and MW Components.

UK manufacturers could secure a clean energy dividend worth more than £2 billion by 2035 by phasing out gas usage and scaling up proven energy technologies, according to independent economic modelling published by energy supplier E.ON.

Sir Clive Woodward leads a packed programme of inspirational speakers, regional leaders and thought-provoking discussions.

New research from Leeds Beckett University has found that more than three-quarters (77%) of senior employers believe recruiting university graduates will be essential to their future workforce, while 87% say graduates are helping their organisations tackle skills shortages.

Wren has become one of the first kitchen manufacturers in the UK to achieve the British Institute for Fitted Interior Specialists (BIFIS) Accredited Installation Methods (AiM) Quality Mark, following a rigorous independent audit of its installation operations and onsite fitting standards.

Being a paralegal is a great career option with lots of opportunities for fulfilling and interesting roles both in the UK and abroad; paralegals work in law firms, large corporates, fashion houses, football clubs, gaming and tech companies, local government, criminal law, police stations, immigration, wills and probate, sports and music – to name just a few. But what will you earn?

Hull-based holiday home manufacturer Willerby has played a key role in a project to enhance the wellbeing of personnel at one of Europe’s largest naval bases.

With Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister and appointing John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer, attention is already focused on what the change in leadership could mean for the UK’s tax system.

UK real estate markets have proven to be resilient through the first half of 2026 despite a more challenging economic and geopolitical backdrop, according to CBRE's 2026 UK Real Estate Market Outlook Mid-Year Review.

Leeds University Business School has announced a new four-year degree programme in partnership with financial advisory firm Grant Thornton UK. The Talent Track BSc Accounting and Finance (Professional) degree combines academic study with paid work experience.

Carbon metrics have reshaped how financial markets assess environmental risk, influencing capital allocation, lending and corporate strategy. Yet, carbon alone does not capture the full environmental risk embedded in portfolios. While carbon markets have succeeded because emissions are uniform and tradable, this logic obscures material risks linked to nature loss.

The first of 11 overhead cranes, each spanning up to 35 metres, has arrived at Sheffield Forgemasters’ New Machine Shop site from GH Cranes’ manufacturing facility in Northern Spain.

A new study by Markel Direct, the small business insurance specialists, has revealed that over half (52%) of small business owners using social media for their business consider it the most important marketing channel.

Regional mutual delivers stronger profits and asset growth while returning millions in extra value to savers and borrowers.