Business news for Leeds: companies, finance and professional services, commercial property, tech and startups, hospitality and retail, and the people moving across the city.https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/en-gbWed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:12 GMTeditor@leedsbusinessnews.co.uk (Leeds Business News)editor@leedsbusinessnews.co.uk (Leeds Business News)Copyright 2026 Leeds Business News60https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/images/leedsbusinessnews-logo.pnghttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-companies-payment-times-to-suppliers-2026-11-03/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-companies-payment-times-to-suppliers-2026-11-03/Large companies with a registered office in Leeds took a median of 34 days to pay their suppliers in their latest statutory reports, against 31 days across all 6,220 UK companies reporting. Of the 87, five averaged more than 60 days.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:12 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-diesel-and-petrol-prices-for-business-2026-11-02/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-diesel-and-petrol-prices-for-business-2026-11-02/Official Fuel Finder figures to 2 November 2026 put diesel at 189.7p a litre at the cheapest forecourt open to all drivers in Leeds and 219.9p at the dearest, against a Leeds average of 196.8p and a UK average of 198.7p.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:32 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/former-thg-executive-launches-leeds-customer-intelligence-business-red-onion/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/former-thg-executive-launches-leeds-customer-intelligence-business-red-onion/Josh Pearce, former head of brand performance at THG, has launched the independently funded business with enterprise clients across sport, betting and gaming, retail and wellness.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:15:31 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by Red OnionCompanieshttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-recruiter-spg-resourcing-targets-11m-turnover-after-management-buyout/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-recruiter-spg-resourcing-targets-11m-turnover-after-management-buyout/Co-founder Sam Hameed has taken control of the technology recruitment firm, which expects £5m in revenue in 2026 and plans to grow its team from 10 to 18 people by the end of 2027.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:39 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by SPG ResourcingCompanieshttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/lcf-law-puts-up-10-flags-in-leeds-city-centre-and-recruits-for-park-place-office/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/lcf-law-puts-up-10-flags-in-leeds-city-centre-and-recruits-for-park-place-office/The Yorkshire law firm has installed branded flags on Boar Lane and Wellington Street and is hiring in corporate, property, disputes and personal law.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:13:59 GMTSam AllcockRichard Walker, supplied by LCF LawCompanieshttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/lcf-law-makes-five-appointments-across-its-leeds-and-bradford-offices/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/lcf-law-makes-five-appointments-across-its-leeds-and-bradford-offices/A legal executive, a solicitor and three paralegals who will go on to the firm's solicitor training programme have joined the Yorkshire law firm.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:13:56 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by LCF LawPeoplehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/zenko-city-living-wins-best-small-agent-at-the-yorkshires-property-awards/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/zenko-city-living-wins-best-small-agent-at-the-yorkshires-property-awards/The Leeds city centre estate agency took the award for the second time in three years at an evening that raised £141,651 for Yorkshire Children's Charity.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:37:23 GMTSam AllcockZenko City LivingPropertyhttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-business-electricity-use-2024-and-q2-2026-prices/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-business-electricity-use-2024-and-q2-2026-prices/Business electricity use in Leeds was 19.0% lower than in 2012, while the smallest firms nationally paid 38.36p per kWh in Q2 2026.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:51:04 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/lcf-law-to-host-free-charity-risk-seminar-at-hazlewood-castle-on-10-november/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/lcf-law-to-host-free-charity-risk-seminar-at-hazlewood-castle-on-10-november/Speakers from Evelyn Partners, HPH Chartered Accountants, PIB and LCF Law will cover investment, governance, employment and cyber risk for charity leaders.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:36:43 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by LCF LawPeoplehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leedsbid-launches-business-crime-reduction-partnership-for-leeds-city-centre/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leedsbid-launches-business-crime-reduction-partnership-for-leeds-city-centre/LeedsBCRP, backed by West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council, gives member businesses a shared radio network and the Disc intelligence app to report crime and anti-social behaviour.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:36:40 GMTSam AllcockPoucher PRCompanieshttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-general-infirmary-to-roll-out-ai-note-taking-in-emergency-department-after-pilot/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-general-infirmary-to-roll-out-ai-note-taking-in-emergency-department-after-pilot/Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust tested TORTUS ambient voice technology in the LGI emergency department from February to April 2026 and plans a phased introduction in autumn 2026.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:36:16 GMTSam AllcockLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustTechhttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/lcf-law-and-hays-stage-free-hr-event-with-live-theatre-in-leeds/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/lcf-law-and-hays-stage-free-hr-event-with-live-theatre-in-leeds/The Workplace HR Challenges morning at The Terrace, 3 Wellington Place, will cover employment law and recruitment, with a performance by West Yorkshire interactive theatre company Soundproof Box.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:10:20 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by LCF LawPeoplehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/otley-firm-apollo3d-builds-b-m-s-first-store-digital-twin/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/otley-firm-apollo3d-builds-b-m-s-first-store-digital-twin/The 3D mapping specialist scanned B&M's 55,000 sq ft Worthington Way store in Wigan, and the retailer says the model will guide future refurbishments and openings across its estate of more than 790 stores.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:10:17 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by Apollo3DTechhttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/ison-harrison-s-gemma-vine-ranked-band-1-for-inquests-by-chambers-uk/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/ison-harrison-s-gemma-vine-ranked-band-1-for-inquests-by-chambers-uk/The Leeds-based partner, who represents bereaved families in coronial proceedings, is in the top tier of the UK-wide table as the employee-owned firm leads representation of hundreds of families at the TEWV Public Inquiry.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:35:30 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by Ison HarrisonPeoplehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/gary-martin-rescues-chameleon-technology-saving-22-harrogate-jobs/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/gary-martin-rescues-chameleon-technology-saving-22-harrogate-jobs/The Yorkshire entrepreneur who founded the smart meter display maker in 2010 has bought its hardware business out of administration through Verve Energy Technology.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:47:52 GMTSam AllcockSupplied by Chameleon TechnologyTechhttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/vyne-urology-nurse-lauren-brown-awarded-queen-s-nurse-title/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/vyne-urology-nurse-lauren-brown-awarded-queen-s-nurse-title/The clinical nurse specialist at the Leeds-based bladder and bowel care platform was involved in creating the UK's first Nephrostomy Framework.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:23:08 GMTSam AllcockVyne via Truth PRPeoplehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/glyn-heath-invests-in-the-curve-as-consultancy-steps-up-leeds-growth-push/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/glyn-heath-invests-in-the-curve-as-consultancy-steps-up-leeds-growth-push/The Sheffield-based technology consultancy, which opened an office in Leeds last year, has formed a holding company and is looking for acquisitions in IT managed services, cybersecurity and data.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:39 GMTSam AllcockBruce RollinsonTechhttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-diesel-and-petrol-prices-for-business-2026-10-22/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/leeds-diesel-and-petrol-prices-for-business-2026-10-22/Official Fuel Finder figures to 22 October 2026 put diesel at 189.9p a litre at the cheapest forecourt open to all drivers in Leeds and 222.9p at the dearest, against a Leeds average of 197.5p and a UK average of 198.8p.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:16:26 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/northern-square-mile-board-holds-first-meeting/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/northern-square-mile-board-holds-first-meeting/Lloyds Banking Group, Deloitte, Yorkshire Building Society, FinTech North and the University of Leeds sit on the new industry-led board, which held its first meeting on 19 October 2026.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:20:00 GMTSam AllcockLeeds City CouncilFinancehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/fca-to-move-leeds-office-to-2-wellington-place-in-2028/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/fca-to-move-leeds-office-to-2-wellington-place-in-2028/The regulator has agreed to take 36,097 sq ft across the top two floors of the building, which is being refurbished, with more than 350 staff relocating.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:15:00 GMTSam AllcockPropertyhttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/brabners-hires-david-cole-as-leeds-based-partner/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/brabners-hires-david-cole-as-leeds-based-partner/The law firm says Cole is the latest in a run of senior real estate and disputes appointments to its Leeds office.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:10:00 GMTSam AllcockPeoplehttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/university-of-leeds-ranked-second-in-money-co-uk-ai-readiness-study/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/university-of-leeds-ranked-second-in-money-co-uk-ai-readiness-study/The study of 146 UK universities scored AI-related courses, graduate employment and spinout activity, and placed Leeds behind only Imperial College London.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:05:00 GMTSam AllcockTechhttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/puregym-agrees-235m-deal-for-swiss-gym-chain-nonstop-gym/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/puregym-agrees-235m-deal-for-swiss-gym-chain-nonstop-gym/The Leeds-headquartered operator says the purchase will make it the largest low-cost gym operator in Switzerland, with completion expected on 2 November 2026.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/sharp-opens-uk-headquarters-at-south-central-in-leeds/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/sharp-opens-uk-headquarters-at-south-central-in-leeds/The technology company's 10,200 sq ft office is home to nearly 100 of its more than 700 UK staff and doubles as a showroom for its workplace technology.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:55:00 GMTSam AllcockTechhttps://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/amity-brew-co-doubles-farsley-taproom-covers/https://www.leedsbusinessnews.co.uk/amity-brew-co-doubles-farsley-taproom-covers/A second £150,000 from Finance Yorkshire paid for the refurbishment of the Leeds taproom and the launch of La Grassa, an all-day Italian-American kitchen.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:50:00 GMTSam AllcockHospitality