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October 2026
- Leeds College of Building welcomes Government funding announcement
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 30 Oct 2026
Leeds College of Building welcomes a Government funding pledge of £15 million to support the opening of its new CTEC building.
On Local Landscape: Leeds College of Building
- Construction Skills Roundtable brings West Yorkshire partners together to tackle workforce challenges
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 30 Oct 2026
A news item about a Construction Skills Roundtable bringing West Yorkshire partners together on workforce challenges.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
- Businesses urged to get ready for new tobacco and vaping laws on 29 October
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 28 Oct 2026
Businesses in York are urged to prepare for new tobacco and vaping laws coming into force on 29 October 2026.
On Local Landscape: City of York Council
- Cleaner air for York as Smoke Control Area expands citywide
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 28 Oct 2026
From 1 November 2026 the whole of York becomes a Smoke Control Area to improve air quality.
On Local Landscape: City of York Council
- WNY Chamber responds to Autumn Budget
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 28 Oct 2026
West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce responds to the Autumn Budget.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
- Budget's 'Fab Four' wish list to boost businesses
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 26 Oct 2026
The Fab Four Budget wish list for businesses in Yorkshire, from the UK head of tax at Azets.
On Local Landscape: Azets
- Bradford secures backing for innovative energy project to support manufacturing decarbonisation
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 21 Oct 2026
The Bradford Flexible Industrial Infrastructure Transition (BFIIT) project has been awarded £198,237 through the discovery phase of the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
- Live theatre will bring HR challenges to life at free Leeds event
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 21 Oct 2026
A free Leeds event for employers and HR professionals using live theatre, organised by LCF Law and Hays Recruitment.
- Christmas countdown is on as Trinity Leeds announces festive plans
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 21 Oct 2026
Trinity Leeds announces a festive one-day event on Saturday 14 November.
On Local Landscape: Trinity Leeds
- Leeds Beckett University and Wetherby-based Arville launch innovative partnership to drive data-led growth in the textiles industry
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 21 Oct 2026
Leeds Beckett University has partnered with Arville on a 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership to improve use of its data.
On Local Landscape: Leeds Beckett University
- University space expertise helps secure £9m Space Test North investment
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 21 Oct 2026
A £9 million investment in a new satellite and space hardware testing facility in West Yorkshire, linked to University of Bradford expertise.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
- £2m grant scheme to help Bradford businesses cut vehicle costs and futureproof operations
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 21 Oct 2026
Bradford Council's Clean Air programme offers a Zero Emission Grant Programme, funded by Government, to small businesses, charities and organisations in the Bradford District to switch to electric or other zero emission vehicles.
On Local Landscape: Bradford Council
- WNY Chamber calls upon the Chancellor to cut National Insurance contributions for all under-25s
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 20 Oct 2026
The Chamber calls on the Chancellor to cut National Insurance contributions for all under-25s.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
- Propel Healthtech West Yorkshire welcomes third cohort of innovators
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 19 Oct 2026
Propel Healthtech West Yorkshire has welcomed its third cohort of innovators.
On Local Landscape: Propel Healthtech Accelerator · Propel Healthtech
- Yorkshire Mayors bring home new deals from first-ever joint trade mission to India
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 19 Oct 2026
Three of Yorkshire's Mayors returned from the county's first-ever joint trade mission to India with new deals for health innovation and textiles.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Employers urged to act now as new third-party harassment liability approaches
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 15 Oct 2026
Warning to Yorkshire employers to comply with new third-party harassment laws from 30 October, under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
- New £3.67m Yorkshire Robotics Hub will help manufacturers bridge automation gap
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 14 Oct 2026
The University of Bradford is leading a £3.67 million Yorkshire Robotics Adoption Hub, with £2.75 million of funding from Innovate UK, to help manufacturers adopt robotics.
On Local Landscape: University of Bradford
- Workplace Wellbeing & Suicide Prevention: Resources
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub news (RSS) · 5 Oct 2026
Mental health can affect anyone, and the workplace can play an important part in making sure people have the right support when they need it. For employers, knowing how to The post Workplace Wellbeing & Suicide Prevention: Resources appeared first on Y&NY Growth Hub .
- Opportunities to work with the Growth Hub
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub news (RSS) · 2 Oct 2026
Invitation to Quote Opportunities We are currently seeking providers to deliver business support programmes on behalf of the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub, with a number of Invitation to The post Opportunities to work with the Growth Hub appeared first on Y&NY Growth Hub .
September 2026
- Yorkshire manufacturer pioneers AI adoption as first in North Yorkshire to secure Made Smarter grant funding
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub news (RSS) · 24 Sept 2026
Tadweld, a North-Yorkshire based steelwork manufacturer Tadcaster-based engineering and has become the first in its region to commence an artificial intelligence project through Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber’s Intensive Technical The post Yorkshire manufacturer pioneers AI adoption as first in North Yorkshire to secure Made Smarter grant funding appeared first on Y&NY Growth Hub .
- York Business Festival
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub news (RSS) · 21 Sept 2026
Book your place here Wednesday 14 to Thursday 15 October 2026 York Business Festival returns to offer free practical support, insights and networking for businesses across the region. York The post York Business Festival appeared first on Y&NY Growth Hub .
- Yorkshire Mayors unite to take county to India in first-ever joint trade mission
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 10 Sept 2026
Yorkshire Mayors unite on a joint trade mission to India.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Executive Education Courses – York Business School
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 7 Sept 2026
York Business School offers executive education short courses to boost skills in the workforce.
On Local Landscape: Executive Education Courses – York Business School · York Business School
- Innovation Supper: Meet the Dragons
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub news (RSS) · 7 Sept 2026
Innovation Supper: Meet the Dragons Emerging entrepreneurs from across York and North Yorkshire will be pitching their business ideas to an engaged audience of like-minded business professionals at next month’s The post Innovation Supper: Meet the Dragons appeared first on Y&NY Growth Hub .
- Apprenticeship funding scheme opens new opportunities for employers in York and North Yorkshire
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub news (RSS) · 7 Sept 2026
Employers across York and North Yorkshire are invited to take advantage of a new Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme launched by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, creating new opportunities The post Apprenticeship funding scheme opens new opportunities for employers in York and North Yorkshire appeared first on Y&NY Growth Hub .
- Fully funded workplace training and development for North Yorkshire employers
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub news (RSS) · 4 Sept 2026
Fully funded workplace training and development for North Yorkshire employers Employers across North Yorkshire can now access free learning and development opportunities designed to help create more inclusive, supportive and The post Fully funded workplace training and development for North Yorkshire employers appeared first on Y&NY Growth Hub .
August 2026
- Second registration window now open for tax advisers
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub news (RSS) · 19 Aug 2026
Registration is now open for tax advisers in the second phase of the new Modernising and Mandating Tax Adviser Registration (MMTAR) rollout. This applies to any advisers with Self Assessment The post Second registration window now open for tax advisers appeared first on Y&NY Growth Hub .
- From lived experience to digital innovation: How Propel Healthtech West Yorkshire helped Lotessa prepare for NHS adoption
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 18 Aug 2026
A case study on how Propel Healthtech West Yorkshire helped Lotessa prepare for NHS adoption.
On Local Landscape: Propel Healthtech
- WNY Chamber responds to the latest GDP data
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 13 Aug 2026
The Chamber responds to the latest GDP data.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
July 2026
- West & North Yorkshire Chamber responds to Government proposals for fiscal devolution
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 31 Jul 2026
The Chamber responds to Government proposals for fiscal devolution.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
June 2026
- Every young person in West Yorkshire to be guaranteed work experience opportunities, as Mayor acts to prevent a "lost generation"
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 24 Jun 2026
Mayor acts to guarantee work experience opportunities for every young person in West Yorkshire.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Northern Mayors unite to launch UK's first pan-regional Music Export Office
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 2 Jun 2026
Northern Mayors launch the UK's first pan-regional Music Export Office.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
May 2026
- Growth Hub Roadshow
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub: business support programmes · 12 May 2026
The Growth Hub is taking its roadshow around the region with NatWest Accelerator and business support advisers from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council to showcase local business support.
On Local Landscape: York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
March 2026
- West Yorkshire leaders kickstart major investment pipeline with over £200 million for transformative projects
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 12 Mar 2026
West Yorkshire leaders launch a major investment pipeline with over £200 million for transformative projects.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Mayor launches bold new drive to close disability employment gap and boost wellbeing and productivity across West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 9 Mar 2026
Mayor launches a drive to close the disability employment gap and boost wellbeing and productivity.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- West Yorkshire businesses to benefit from new Growth Hub with 'no wrong door to a world of support'
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 3 Mar 2026
West Yorkshire businesses benefit from a new Growth Hub offering support.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
February 2026
- Tracy Brabin leads West Yorkshire trade mission to Switzerland and Germany to deepen economic ties and drum up jobs and investment
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 23 Feb 2026
Tracy Brabin leads a West Yorkshire trade mission to Switzerland and Germany to deepen economic ties.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
December 2025
- Mayor kickstarts plan to supercharge West Yorkshire's green economy
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 15 Dec 2025
Mayor launches a plan to supercharge West Yorkshire's green economy.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Earlier in 2025
- West Yorkshire secures jobs and investment on UK-India trade mission
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 10 Oct 2025
West Yorkshire secures jobs and investment on a UK-India trade mission.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Mayor joins Prime Minister on India trade mission to boost jobs and investment in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 8 Oct 2025
Mayor joins the Prime Minister on an India trade mission to boost jobs and investment.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- West Yorkshire launches flagship economic plan to grow six business sectors in £7 billion bid for growth
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: news · 2 Oct 2025
West Yorkshire launches a flagship economic plan to grow six business sectors in a £7 billion bid for growth.
On Local Landscape: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Grants programme is doing the business for growth and innovation in Leeds
Leeds City Council news: business support · 25 Sept 2025
Funding has been confirmed for eight Leeds-based projects that will help people from diverse communities to develop their business skills and ideas.
On Local Landscape: Leeds City Council
- Funding programme aims to provide perfect platform for business success
Leeds City Council news: business support · 4 Jul 2025
A new funding programme has been launched to support innovation, business growth and the development of Leeds's next generation of entrepreneurs.
On Local Landscape: Leeds City Council
- Innovation@Leeds funding aims to provide launchpad for future business success
Leeds City Council news: business support · 17 Feb 2025
Funding has been confirmed for seven projects that will provide support to business trailblazers in Leeds and strengthen the city's reputation as an innovation hotspot.
On Local Landscape: Leeds City Council
2024
- New funding aims to boost business innovation and deliver positive change for local communities
Leeds City Council news: business support · 29 Oct 2024
New funding is on offer for projects that will help local business innovators make a positive difference to life in Leeds.
On Local Landscape: Leeds City Council
- Businesses can blaze a trail with new funding support
Leeds City Council news: business support · 3 Jun 2024
Leeds City Council has confirmed new funding support for events and projects that will help local business innovators get results from bright ideas.
On Local Landscape: Leeds City Council
- Leeds City Council offering businesses access to free health and wellbeing resources to support employees
Leeds City Council news: business support · 13 Feb 2024
Leeds City Council is offering businesses access to free health and wellbeing resources through the Public Health Resource Centre.
On Local Landscape: Leeds City Council
2022
- Clock is ticking for bids to Leeds City Council innovation funding schemes
Leeds City Council news: business support · 27 Oct 2022
Leeds City Council innovation funding schemes have an approaching deadline for bids.
On Local Landscape: Leeds City Council
- West Yorkshire business owners encouraged to get free support through the Business & IP Centre Leeds City Region
Leeds City Council news: business support · 25 May 2022
West Yorkshire business owners are encouraged to access free support through the Business & IP Centre Leeds City Region.
On Local Landscape: Leeds City Council
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- Launchpad Announced as West Yorkshire Industry Partner for Northern Music Export Office
GOV.UK business finance and support finder
Launchpad, a West Yorkshire talent development organisation, has been announced as a regional delivery partner for the Northern Music Export Office.
On Local Landscape: Launchpad
- Great North India mission delivers new jobs, investment and lasting partnerships for Northern England
GOV.UK business finance and support finder
The North of England's first joint Mayoral mission to India has highlighted hundreds of new jobs and new commercial agreements.
On Local Landscape: Invest Manchester
- Quickline partners with Enterprising Barnsley to help South Yorkshire businesses harness AI
GOV.UK business finance and support finder
Partnership to train South Yorkshire businesses to use AI.
On Local Landscape: Enterprising Barnsley
- From Creative Block to Creative Business: How Launchpad Helped One Barnsley Entrepreneur Find Her Direction
GOV.UK business finance and support finder
Case study of a Barnsley entrepreneur helped by Launchpad.
On Local Landscape: Enterprising Barnsley
- Enterprising Barnsley helps mother and daughter discover secret ingredient for business growth
GOV.UK business finance and support finder
Case study of a Barnsley business supported by Enterprising Barnsley with growth and expansion plans.
On Local Landscape: Enterprising Barnsley
- South Yorkshire Business Productivity Programme helps window of opportunity open for Vanshades
GOV.UK business finance and support finder
Barnsley camper van blind business Vanshades expanded after support from the South Yorkshire Business Productivity Programme.
On Local Landscape: Enterprising Barnsley
- Made Smarter Backs Local Manufacturers
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Manufacturing businesses across York and North Yorkshire are encouraged to adopt digital innovation through the government-funded Made Smarter programme.
On Local Landscape: Made Smarter
- Halifax green tech firm seizes new growth opportunities
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes
Case study on a Halifax green tech firm that seized new growth opportunities after Green Economy support.
On Local Landscape: Green Economy
- Case Study - Horsforth Brewery: Transforming the production process
Made Smarter: Yorkshire and the Humber
A West Yorkshire brewery doubles efficiency and improves product quality with support from Made Smarter by investing in a canning machine.
On Local Landscape: Made Smarter
- Case Study - Hunprenco: New robot will be 'one of the team' as Hunmanby manufacturing firm streamlines production
Made Smarter: Yorkshire and the Humber
A precision engineering firm near Filey is adding an advanced robot to its workforce after winning funding to upgrade its production process with the latest technology.
On Local Landscape: Made Smarter
- Brew York secures grant funding for nitrogen generation technology
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Brew York received grant funding through the Business Sustainability Programme for new nitrogen generation technology, expected to cut around 900 tonnes of CO2 emissions over 10 years and save around £500,000 in CO2 costs.
- Lakeside Beauty Doncaster Secures Funding to Support Business Expansion
GOV.UK business finance and support finder
Finance For Enterprise provided a business loan to Lakeside Beauty Doncaster Limited to support expansion and investment in new premises in Doncaster.
On Local Landscape: Finance For Enterprise