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12/12/2024

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21/03/2024

Lloyds Bank and Big Society Capital have invested £20m in the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF), a responsible finance provider, to support small businesses.

The investment is part of a £62m boost to Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) to back businesses in the most deprived areas of England and Wales.

Business Enterprise Fund is one of three CDFIs chosen to receive the funding, with a focus on supporting underserved communities such as BAME and female-led businesses that traditional banks cannot service.

The investment aims to create nearly 600 jobs and support over 280 businesses, helping to boost local economies and create proven economic change.

Head to our website to find out more- https://topicuk.co.uk/business-enterprise-fund-to-support-280-businesses-and-create-600-jobs-with-new-20m-fund/

Responsible finance provider the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has received a facility of £20m to boost support for small businesses, via an investment from Lloyds Bank & Big Society Capital. In a bid to support local jobs and improve the economy, the investment is part of a £62m boost to help

09/03/2024

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28/02/2024

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire has appointed Mandy Ridyard as her business advisor to lead the first meeting of the new West Yorkshire Business Board.

The meeting follows the recent launch of the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter, which aims to help businesses promote and recognize the positive impact of fair work. The Board will comprise local business and community leaders with expertise across multiple sectors, with the aim to build a prosperous and innovative environment where everyone can start and grow a business.

Find out more - https://topicuk.co.uk/business-leaders-join-forces-to-drive-growth-in-west-yorkshire/

21/02/2024

The latest edition of Topic UK Magazine is online now!

This month’s feature article shares the career journey of Asma Iqbal, Partner at Chadwick Lawrence, Award winning lawyer and equality / diversity champion. Asma shares the incredible heights reached in her career and her hard work influencing change within gender inequalities and lack of diversity within the law industry.

Read news, opportunities and success stories from businesses from across the Yorkshire region in our digital magazine, on desktop, mobile or tablet.

Read all about it in the latest edition, available to read here - https://topicuk.co.uk/latest-edition/

Feature article photos by Roth Read Photography.

14/02/2024

Leeds University Business School will be offering the Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship from June 2024 to address the digital skills gap that is currently present in the region.

The apprenticeship incorporates 17 modules and provides learners with the skills to create, execute and measure a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, while also developing a range of relevant behaviours designed to create leaders who are skilled at managing, motivating, and delivering organisational goals.

The apprenticeship is delivered by industry practitioners and is designed to be inclusive, attracting a diverse range of applicants. This new offering supports the region's ambition to better equip companies with the digital understanding needed to thrive in this current digital era.

Read more on our website - https://topicuk.co.uk/leeds-beckett-launches-innovative-apprenticeship-to-bridge-digital-skills-gap/

Designed to address the growing demand for digital expertise in the region, Leeds Business School will be offering the qualification from June 2024. The digital world is changing at a rapid pace, and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest developments in areas such as AI, analytics,

09/02/2024

06/02/2024

Yorkshire-based Law firm, Chadwick Lawrence, have extended their sponsorship agreement with the Bradford Bulls Rugby League Club, marking the continuation of a highly successful three-year collaboration.

The law firm will showcase its branding on the right sleeve of the team's 2024 playing jerseys and will also provide legal expertise to the team.

Find out more about the partnership on our website - https://topicuk.co.uk/chadwick-lawrence-renews-sports-law-partnership-with-bradford-bulls/

Chadwick Lawrence, Yorkshire-based law firm, is thrilled to announce the extension of its sports law sponsorship agreement with the Bradford Bulls, marking the continuation of a highly successful three-year collaboration. This renewed partnership signifies a deepening of the relationship between the...

26/01/2024

Property consultancy, Eddisons, has hired Nazar Soofi, the former head of decarbonisation at Leeds City Council, as the head of sustainability and decarbonisation.

Soofi will lead the newly launched sustainability centre of excellence based at Eddisons' Leeds head offices, which will provide advice on carbon reduction and environmental best practice across the public and private sectors.

Read more about Eddisons new appointment and their decarbonation & sustainability plans on our website - https://topicuk.co.uk/leeds-city-council-decarbonisation-leader-joins-eddisons-as-head-of-sustainability/

Eddisons has appointed Nazar Soofi, former head of decarbonisation at Leeds City Council, to the new role of head of sustainability and decarbonisation. The move marks a major strategic hire for the growing property consultancy as it launches its own sustainability centre of excellence, based at its...

17/01/2024

Calling all aspiring producers in Yorkshire!

Distorted have two paid production internship opportunities available for people aged 18-25 within the Yorkshire region. In partnership with Sonic Youth, backed by Youth Music, the two 8-month-long internship opportunities will help new talent get their foot through the door of a profession which is notoriously difficult to break into.

If you'd like to find out more details about each internship or apply, read the full article on our website here -https://topicuk.co.uk/audio-agency-awarded-grant-money-from-youth-music-to-kickstart-music-careers/

Applications are now open until January 19th 2024 Apply here This is Distorted have announced a paid internship programme, Sonic Youth, backed by Youth Music that will launch the production careers of two young people in Yorkshire who are passionate about audio and electronic music. The 8 month long...

05/01/2024

2024 is looking bright for creative industries across West Yorkshire!

The ‘Create Growth’ programme is a £2.3 million support package to boost the region's creative industries. The programme sees more opportunities for young people, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with disabilities and more.

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New initiatives designed to boost West Yorkshire’s creative industries will be launched later this month, following investment from Mayor Tracy Brabin. The £2.3 million support package, approved by leaders in July, aims to grow the sector as part of the region’s new ‘You Can Make It Here’

28/12/2023

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