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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...
Hull pupils step up for new challenge
Chiltern Primary School has become the first school in Hull to sign up to a new walking to school challenge. WOW, a scheme by Living Streets, sees pupils record how they get to school using the interactive WOW Travel Tracker. Those who walk, wheel, cycle, scoot or Park and Stride to school are awarded a monthly WOW badge. Pupils around the globe take part in International Walk to School Month...