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LEP unveils plans for new Humber industrial strategy
The LEP is seeking to agree an industrial strategy with ministers, setting out joint commitments between Government and local leaders to develop the Humber economy. The LEP has been tasked with developing the plan on behalf of the region. Today the LEP published a prospectus for the industrial strategy, signalling that it was ready to start formal engagement with Government on its proposals and...
Wykeland acquires key Hull property assets, including former M&S
Hull-based Wykeland has purchased the freehold of the former M&S store from the food and clothing retailer and another property, which incorporates HMV and the former New Look unit, from a Jersey-based property fund. At 60,000 sq ft and 42,000 sq ft respectively, the buildings are the two largest properties in Whitefriargate, one of Hull’s key city centre locations and a priority area for...
An Appointment With… Lynn Boulonois
Lynn, could you please tell us a little about your background? This may take a while; I think my CV is about 10 pages long! No, joking aside, my career has mainly been in a customer service/sales environment where I have also held several managerial roles and mainly in the travel and banking industry. I also spent 10 years working either within a military environment, and spent six years...
Hudgells lawyers to continue flexible working after Covid restrictions lifted
A flexible working policy has been communicated to staff, assigning each lawyer to a ‘supervising office’ in measures that will allow most team members to work from home for between two and four days per week. Mrs Di Clemente (left) says the change is being introduced to ensure the firm continues to "do the best for both colleagues and clients". She says the new approach will strike a balance...
Humber has ‘crucial part to play in building Northern Powerhouse’
More than 250 delegates at an event staged by Marketing Humber were told how the estuary was uniquely positioned to contribute to the growth of the north and become a global leader in combating climate change. Entitled “Power in Partnership”, the event at Hull’s KCOM Stadium launched Humber Business Week, the region’s annual, week-long celebration of enterprise and innovation. It focused on the...