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Sewell Group secures national status for supporting staff to make sustainable travel choices
One of Hull’s most well-known business names has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. The Sewell Group has received a Very Good Travel Plan award from Modeshift STARS. The national STARS accreditation scheme recognises workplaces that go above and beyond in...
Humber Freeport chairman welcomes ‘major vote of confidence’
The chairman of Humber Freeport has welcomed a “major vote of confidence” in freeports. In detailed Budget documents published following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Commons statement, the Government announced the freeports programme would align with the national industrial strategy. It also confirmed that five new customs sites in existing freeports will be approved shortly. Humber Freeport...
Tech Week Humber returns with diverse line-up
Tech Week Humber will return "better than ever" this month, organisers have said. The event will bring together technology leaders, industry experts and digital enthusiasts for a week of innovation, insight and networking from Monday, November 11, to Friday, November. 15. Sponsors Doza Consulting, UK Black Tech, Hankali Intel and the Edge Hub will be alongside special guests sharing their...
Legal 500 highlights professionalism and progression at Rollits
Leading law firm Rollits has reinforced its reputation for professionalism and career progression in the new edition of the UK Legal 500 – the sector’s most prestigious directory. The rankings recognise Sophie Wheeldon in the commercial property team and James Peel, a specialist in data protection, FOI and IP, as Next Generation Partners. It also names Neil Franklin, who joined Rollits in 1991...
Arco skydive team raise almost £8,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
A fearless team from Hull-based safety specialist Arco have taken on a 10,000ft skydive, raising almost £8,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Chief executive Guy Bruce, commercial director Jamie Sadler and client manager Louise Brown, along with Guy’s 18-year-old son, Max, all took part in the Jump of Their Lives for Macmillan, Arco’s longest-standing charity partner. Collectively, the Arco team...