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Rising Stars: Tom Scott

Rising Stars: Tom Scott

Tom Scott started his assistant accountant apprenticeship with Encompass in 2019, and since then he has achieved amazing results in his AAT Diploma exams, with his first three results being 93%, 95% and 97%. Tom has also proven that he is an asset to the business in many other ways, as he has single-handedly created processes and interactive spreadsheets to make Encompass function more...

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Trans2 Performance launches revolutionary real-time management tool

Trans2 Performance launches revolutionary real-time management tool

Trans2 Performance, which provides services to clients including KCOM, Siemens, and Smith and Nephew from its headquarters at the Deep Business Centre in Hull, is driven by the growing commitment of employers to build their businesses on looking after their people. Martin Johnson, CEO of the business (pictured), said the company’s ethos was all about putting people first and investing in human...

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Daisy Appeal working to establish Castle Hill as global centre of medical excellence

Daisy Appeal working to establish Castle Hill as global centre of medical excellence

The Daisy Appeal highlighted early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s as one benefit of the facilities it is bringing to Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, to help patients throughout East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. Leaders of the campaign also told business supporters at the DoubleTree Forest Pines Resort of the progress they are making towards swift detection of prostate cancer – the most...

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The Deep fights for survival in Covid-19 lockdown

The Deep fights for survival in Covid-19 lockdown

The closure during the Hull attraction's busiest months of the year is already having a major impact on finances, while essential work caring for its 3,000 animals must continue. As an educational charity, The Deep receives no external funding or subsidies. It is 100% reliant on self-generated income with visitor admissions making up the bulk of this. Katy Duke, CEO at The Deep, said: “This is...

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Later-life finance adviser recognised among UK’s best

Later-life finance adviser recognised among UK’s best

Charlene Coulbeck, who works at the Hessle branch of Informed Financial Planning, is now considered to be among the country’s leading experts after gaining the qualification from the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). The not-for-profit organisation undertakes a robust assessment before making the award and puts great emphasis on softer skills as well as technical knowledge. Joining IFP in...

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