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Profit Warnings From Listed Businesses In The North West Triple Year-On-Year
UK-listed companies in the North West issued nine profit warnings during the second quarter of 2026, triple the number issued during the same period last year (three) and marking the region’s highest Q2 total since 2020, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report. Almost half of North West Q2 warnings (four) came from businesses operating in the Industrials FTSE super-sector.
P.ublished 27th July 2026
Property & construction
Dudleys Commences New HQ For North York Moors National Park Authority
The new headquarters
Dudleys Consulting Engineers has commenced work on site to deliver a new £3.3 million headquarters office and rangers’ depot for the North York Moors National Park Authority (NYMNPA).
P.ublished 27th July 2026
Opinion
Market Analysis: Volkswagen
Market Analysis text across a b&w screen of economic data
After interviewing a number of executives in the automotive space, Orwa Mohamad, Analyst at Third Bridge made a series of remarks regarding Volkswagen, informed by insights from industry experts. Third Bridge experts say the biggest challenge for Volkswagen's German plants is not utilisation but ownership.
P.ublished 25th July 2026
Trusting AI To Write A Will Is Risky Business
Ann Christian is Head of Personal Law at LCF Law
As growing numbers of people use artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives, some are now trusting the technology to write wills, which is fraught with risks and could leave loved ones in a legal and financial mess, according to a warning from LCF Law.
P.ublished 25th July 2026
Opinion
The High Street Isn’t Dying - It’s Levelling Up
The death of the high street in Yorkshire’s towns and cities, like that of legendary American author Mark Twain, has been greatly exaggerated. While no one can deny the high street faces numerous challenges for a myriad of different reasons, it is misleading to suggest that they are finished.
P.ublished 25th July 2026
Nine In Ten People In The North East Want The Government To Do More To Back Small Businesses
Reductions to business rates and National Insurance plus support with energy costs top concerns – as only 13% of small businesses looking to hire to support growth this summer
P.ublished 24th July 2026
Northern Talent Tracker: This Week's Key Appointments
Accountancy and business advisory group Azets has appointed Jessica Lawrence as office managing partner in Leeds. Audit partner Jessica, an ICAEW-qualified chartered accountant, chartered tax advisor, and diploma holder in charity accounting, has spent 17 years with the business in Leeds and 27 years in accountancy overall in Yorkshire.
P.ublished 24th July 2026
Pub Business Rates Cut Welcomed, But Wider Reform Urged
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcement of a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs, and live music venues has drawn a cautious welcome from business leaders, who are pressing the government for a comprehensive overhaul of the property tax system. The measure, announced on Thursday, 23 July, aims to safeguard community venues facing soaring operational costs.
P.ublished 24th July 2026
UK’s First CCS Project Launches Historic Offshore Construction Campaign In Hartlepool
L-R: Grant Honzik, Business Unit Director – Bulks PD Ports, Roy Merryweather, Commercial Director PD Ports, Sean Beach, Operations Manager, PD Ports, Rich Denny, Managing Director Northern Endurance Partnership, Paul Foreman, Chief Operating Officer (soon to be CEO) PD Ports, Roberto Pellegrini, Managing Director Saipem UK LTD, Jerry Hopkinson, Executive Chairman, PD Ports, Andrea Arrighi, Project Manager, Saipem UK
Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), the UK’s first carbon dioxide transportation and storage network, has reached a major milestone with the launch of its offshore construction campaign at PD Ports’ Port of Hartlepool. The campaign is being delivered in partnership with Saipem, a leading company in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors.
P.ublished 24th July 2026
Orders Fall As Manufacturers Struggle To Absorb Cost Pressures
Photo by Walls.io on Unsplash
Manufacturing output fell in the three months to July, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey, extending a period of flat or falling volumes that began in mid-2024. The decline in output volumes was broad-based, but driven by the food, drink & tobacco, paper, printing & media and metal products sub-sectors.
P.ublished 24th July 2026
Castings Technology Debuts At Farnborough International Airshow
Images are courtesy of Farnborough International Airshow
Castings Technology is making its debut at the Farnborough International Airshow to showcase its expanding manufacturing capabilities to the global aerospace industry. The company, which is developing one of the world's largest titanium foundries in South Yorkshire, produces mission-critical components for top aircraft programmes.
P.ublished 24th July 2026
UK Inflation Softens To 2.6% Ahead Of Interest Rate Decision
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Inflation eased more than expected in June, with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropping to 2.6% down from 2.8% in May, driven largely by notable reductions in food and fuel prices. Business organisations and financial analysts have welcomed the short-term respite, though they warn that renewed geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs could spark a rebound later in the year.
P.ublished 23rd July 2026
Business Confidence Slumps Across UK As Iran War Impact Laid Bare
Confidence falls in 10 of 11 nations and regions, survey reveals. Steep decline in Scotland as Iran war pushes up energy and oil prices. East Midlands firms were the most pessimistic.
P.ublished 23rd July 2026
Spencer Bridge Engineering Earns Top Industry Honour For Restoration Of Historic Crossing
A Hull based multi-disciplinary engineering specialist has been honoured with a national award in recognition of its work on the iconic Grade I-listed Menai Suspension Bridge.
P.ublished 23rd July 2026
UK And Irish Governments Must Redouble Efforts To Fast-Track Bilateral Agreement On Cross-border Working
Ibec and the CBI have called on both the Irish and UK governments to work together to tackle the growing barriers facing hybrid and cross-border workers across the All-Island economy. The business groups have published a paper outlining that cross-border work falls short of its potential due to various obstacles impacting both employers and employees.
P.ublished 23rd July 2026
British Business Bank Newly Supports 1,000 North East Smaller Business In 2025/26
The British Business Bank newly supported 1,000 smaller businesses in the North East of England in 2025/26, with these businesses expected to create a forecast 800 new jobs and support a further 11,200 existing jobs, according to new figures.
P.ublished 22nd July 2026
Innovation Takes Centre Stage At Smart Construction 2026
Innovation Roadmap
Constructing Excellence North East will bring together professionals, innovators and industry leaders this autumn for Smart Construction 2026, taking place on Wednesday 7 October at Teesside University.
P.ublished 22nd July 2026
Business Chiefs Urge New Ministers To Address Mounting Costs
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
National business trade bodies and financial analysts have called on the government to take urgent action on high commercial energy bills and rising employment costs, as official figures show a cooling labour market alongside persistent wage growth.
P.ublished 22nd July 2026
New Regional Skills Strategy Targets Key North East Growth Sectors
Paul Butler, CEO of the NEAA
A three-year strategy designed to align regional training provision with local employer demand has been published across seven local authority areas in North East England. The North East Local Skills Improvement Plan (NELSIP) forms part of a wider national rollout of 39 local skills plans across England.
P.ublished 22nd July 2026
Industry Urges New Energy Secretary To Back Homegrown Energy Over Imports
Image by Keri Jackson from Pixabay
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has congratulated Miatta Fahnbulleh on her appointment as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and urged her to meet North Sea industry representatives to make clear the new government backs homegrown energy production over growing reliance on imports.
P.ublished 22nd July 2026
Industry Chiefs Outline Priorities Following Andy Burnham’s Speech
National trade bodies, executive directors, and economic analysts have urged the government to pair its regional growth vision with fiscal discipline and lower operating costs, following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s inaugural speech on Downing Street.
P.ublished 21st July 2026
Yorkshire Defence Firm Armexis Seeks Investment To Scale Production
Armexis, the Harrogate-based armoured vehicle designer and manufacturer, has confirmed it has received letters of intent and pre-orders covering 90 armoured platforms as it moves to scale up production in North Yorkshire.
P.ublished 21st July 2026
Unfair Dismissal Changes Among Biggest Employment Rights Act Challenges For Bosses
New research by workplace expert Acas shows that changes to sick pay, paternity leave and unfair dismissal will pose the greatest challenge for businesses under new rules. The YouGov survey, commissioned by Acas, asked bosses which changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025 will be the hardest to adopt for their organisation.
P.ublished 21st July 2026
Trust Shift Threatens Traditional Corporate Messaging, Leadership Analysis Warns
Organisations that rely on traditional institutional authority and tightly controlled corporate messaging are finding it increasingly difficult to build employee loyalty and customer engagement, according to a new analysis of leadership dynamics in the artificial intelligence era. The shift reflects a broader change in how trust is formed across public life and commerce.
P.ublished 21st July 2026
UKREiiF To Launch First Overseas Event In 2027
Australia has been selected as the first destination to replicate the success of UKREiiF
P.ublished 21st July 2026
10 In 10 Roshan Pitteea
Roshan Pitteea, crime fiction author, is the latest regional professional in the hot seat as we give him just 10 minutes to answer our 10 burning questions. What does a typical working day for you involve? My primary role is as a serving police detective investigating child abuse, so every day brings new challenges and no two cases are ever the same - there reall…
P.ublished 20th July 2026
BGF Invests £20 Million In Urban Zoo To Drive International Growth
Image by Phillip Kofler from Pixabay
Sports technology business, Urban Zoo, has secured a £20 million investment from BGF – the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor. BGF’s investment will support the development of Urban Zoo’s proprietary technology, while enabling the company to capitalise on the significant growth potential across international markets, particularly in North America.
P.ublished 20th July 2026
Wakefield Engineers Extend Life Of Global Industrial Machinery
Helen Kitchen
Deputy Business Editor
Replacement gear
Wakefield-based engineering firm Craven Fawcett has completed a complex technical overhaul for a global mineral processor, underscoring the growing industry trend of prioritising equipment lifecycle management over replacement.
P.ublished 20th July 2026
Principal Contractor Appointed For Flagship Residential Element Of Vaux Housing Scheme In Sunderland
Falcon Fox Developments has been appointed as principal contractor for the flagship Vaux Housing development in Sunderland, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the city centre.
P.ublished 20th July 2026
York Handmade Short-Listed For Two Awards At The Brick 'Oscars'
The York Handmade Brick Company has been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious 2026 Brick Awards. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, in North Yorkshire, is short-listed for projects at 3 Circle Square in Manchester (Commercial category); and the Schwarzman Centre for Humanities in Oxford (Education category).
P.ublished 20th July 2026
North To Unite At Constructing Excellence North Conference
Construction leaders from across the North of England will unite this autumn at the Constructing Excellence North Conference 2026, taking place on Thursday 17 September at Aspire, Leeds.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
Starbucks Franchisee Invests £4m To Create 120 Northern Jobs
Scottish-based Starbucks operator OCO is set to invest £4m to expand its footprint across Scotland and the North of England, a move expected to create 120 new jobs. The business, which currently operates 23 Starbucks stores, plans to grow its estate to 29 locations by the end of 2027.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
Breaking The Bias Barrier: How Business Leaders Can Recognise And Tackle Unconscious Prejudice
Ian Garner
Business Writer
Image by John Hain from Pixabay
Many business leaders pride themselves on fairness, striving to make decisions based on merit and performance. However, despite our best intentions, unconscious biases often infiltrate our thinking. These mental shortcuts, designed to help us process vast amounts of information, can quietly shape perceptions, leading us to favour some individuals over others without even realising it.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
Hull’s Willerby Marks 80th Year With Strategic Product Expansion
Helen Kitchen
Deputy Business Editor
Woodbridge exterior
Hull-based holiday home manufacturer Willerby has unveiled its 2027 product range, marking the company’s 80th anniversary with an expansion of its model portfolio. The move represents a significant commitment to design and quality as the firm looks to bolster its market position in the UK holiday accommodation sector.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
Planning A New Life Overseas Can Be A Taxing Time
Chris Luckett, Saffery
For many people, starting a new life overseas seems like an exciting prospect, but understanding the tax implications in both the UK and the destination country is an essential part of the planning process that must not be overlooked, according to accounting and business advisory firm Saffery.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
Cumbrian Craft Business Wins National Retail Showcase Opportunity
Helen Kitchen
Deputy Business Editor
Go Your Own Way
A Workington-based business has been selected as one of 18 UK enterprises to receive a free exhibition stand at Spring Fair 2027. Go Your Own Way, founded by Rachel Stewart, produces bespoke 3D wooden contour maps and personalised Ordnance Survey map artwork.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
Mossley Pupils’ Trainer Design Set To Hit JD Stores After National Competition Win
Two pupils from Mossley Hollins School in Greater Manchester will see their trainer design produced and sold in JD stores after winning a nationwide competition run by JD Sports and adidas.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
Opinion
Market Anaylsis: Burberry
Burberry: Returning to Its British Heritage; Outlets Remain an Important Channel After interviewing a number of executives in the luxury space, Yanmei Tang, Analyst at Third Bridge made a series of remarks regarding Burberry, informed by insights from industry experts: Third Bridge experts say Burberry is recovering, not transforming.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
No Summer Bounce For Small Businesses As Growth Forecasts Hit 12-Year Low
North West the only UK region where small business growth forecasts rise. Sharp falls across the South - with construction, retail and hospitality hit hardest.
P.ublished 17th July 2026
Building Society Boss Calls For New Money Emojis To Help Brits Talk About Finances
A building society boss has called for new emojis to give more prominence to the British currency and everyday money moments. Jazz Gakhal, Skipton Building Society's CEO of money, claimed new icons would make conversations about money feel more natural for young adults.
P.ublished 17th July 2026
Bright Future Ahead As Solar Project Shines On Tees Valley Schools
Left Jessie Baguley, Innovation Cluster Co-ordinator at Tees Valley Combined Authority and Beth Davison, Project Officer with OASES with Viewley Hill Academy pupils.
Schools across Tees Valley are now generating cleaner energy and saving money thanks to the successful completion of a solar energy project. Solar for Schools has helped schools to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on school buildings, reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy costs and providing valuable educational opportunities for pupils.
P.ublished 17th July 2026
North East Mid-Market Continues To Grow Despite Economic Headwinds
Dan Brookes, partner at BDO in Yorkshire and the North East
Britain's mid-market businesses continued to grow in 2026 despite ongoing economic uncertainty, with businesses in the North East demonstrating resilience and continuing to expand, according to new data from BDO. The number of mid-market businesses in the North East increased by 4% year-on-year, taking the region's total to more than 1,000 companies.
P.ublished 17th July 2026
Property & construction
Knight Frank Appointed To Market Humber Enterprise Park
Humber Enterprise Park
The Yorkshire industrial property and logistics team of global property consultancy Knight Frank has been appointed by landlord Citivale and Westcore to market over 230,000 sq ft of newly vacant space at the well-established Humber Enterprise Park, in Brough on the outskirts of Hull.
P.ublished 17th July 2026
Northern Talent Tracker: This Week's Key Appointments
Helen Kitchen
Deputy Business Editor
L-R: Sara Ellison, Stacey Heeley and Louisa Shilleto
Wilkin Chapman Rollits has announced a series of senior appointments, including the recruitment of a new partner and the internal promotion of two existing lawyers. Employment law specialist Sara Ellison joins the firm’s Lincoln office from Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield, bringing over 20 years of experience to the practice.
P.ublished 17th July 2026
South Yorkshire-Based IntelliAM Launches Agentic AI for Manufacturing
South Yorkshire-based IntelliAM AI, a UK-listed industrial technology firm, has launched a new "agentic" artificial intelligence platform designed to improve manufacturing productivity. Unveiled today at the London Stock Exchange, the platform aims to enhance operational performance without the need for significant capital expenditure.
P.ublished 16th July 2026
Female-Led Firms Outperform National Funding Benchmarks in North East
New data from Gateshead-based NEL Fund Managers reveals that female-led businesses in the North East are engaging with debt finance at nearly double the national rate. While national discourse often focuses on the disparity in venture capital—where female-founded businesses secure less than 2p of every £1 invested—the landscape for debt finance appears significantly more equitable.
P.ublished 16th July 2026
Premium Padel Tennis Facility To Open In Blyth
A new sports and social venue, Padelsphere, is set to open in Blyth this summer, marking the first time the fast-growing racket sport of padel will be available in Northumberland. Located at Unit F, Progressive Court, Spencer Road, the 10,000 sq ft indoor facility is scheduled to open between late July and early August 2026.
P.ublished 16th July 2026
York Insurer Wins Customer Care Award At British Insurance Awards
York-based personal lines insurer, The Insurance Emporium, has been named the winner of the Customer Care Award at the 2026 British Insurance Awards. The awards ceremony was held at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on 8th July 2026. The insurer was among 1,400 people in attendance with comedian and Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr as the host for the evening.
P.ublished 16th July 2026
World Cup And Heatwave Expose A New Challenge For UK Hospitality Logistics
Customer data following major national events suggests delivery demand is becoming increasingly unpredictable and driven by ‘micro-peaks’ England's opening FIFA World Cup fixture and the recent UK heatwave both triggered significant spikes in delivery demand, according to new analysis from logistics technology business Zippd.
P.ublished 16th July 2026
Industry Reacts To Chancellor’s Mansion House Speech
Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay
The Chancellor’s annual Mansion House address, widely expected to be her final appearance in the role, has drawn a mixed response from the business and investment community. Rather than unveiling new policy initiatives, the Chancellor opted to review the progress of reforms introduced over the past two years. For business groups, the tone was received positively.
P.ublished 16th July 2026
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