Good News 
Keighley hydration brand Vidrate named Yorkshire's fastest-growing private company
Founded on a kitchen table in 2018, the Keighley-based business Vidrate has grown into a national brand with nearly 100 million sachets sol…
Huddersfield exercise equipment manufacturer Innerva moves to employee ownership
Huddersfield-based Innerva has transitioned to an employee ownership trust, placing the company in the hands of its 17 staff members. This …
Royal Fleet Auxiliary crews accept new pay and leave agreement
Seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have accepted a new pay deal that includes a 4.5% rise and improved leave arrangements for time spen…
Army to receive new surveillance drones in £400 million deal supporting UK manufacturing
The British Army is set to replace its ageing drone fleet with new Tekever AR5 surveillance technology, which will be built at a new manufa…
Midland Main Line upgrades increase freight capacity across the East Midlands
Network Rail has completed infrastructure improvements along the Midland Main Line, including the replacement of the Kirk Hill bridge, to a…
UK open banking reaches one billion payments milestone
The UK's open banking system has processed over one billion payments and 100 billion API calls since its launch eight years ago. This growt…
UK food inflation falls for the sixth month in a row
Food inflation dropped to 2.2% in July as retailers offered discounts on snacks and drinks during the World Cup. This steady decline sugges…
Law firm Mills & Reeve hits £200m turnover and shares profits with staff
Mills & Reeve, which has a significant office in Leeds, has reached a record turnover of £206.9 million for the 2025/26 financial year. As …
Homes England’s National Housing Bank agrees £35m in deals to support 2,500 new homes
The National Housing Bank has finalised three infrastructure and development loans for projects in Salford, Bromley, and Ludlow. These inve…
UK energy software firms raise £1bn as investment accelerates
UK companies developing energy software have secured nearly £1bn in funding over the last decade, with investment activity rising sharply s…
Nine Yorkshire businesses receive three-star ratings in Great Taste awards
Nine Yorkshire producers have been awarded the highest three-star rating in this year's Great Taste awards, selected from over 15,000 entri…
Law firm Weightmans reports record growth and awards staff £2,500 bonuses
Weightmans has recorded a 12% revenue increase to £162m, marking five consecutive years of growth for the firm. To recognise the contributi…