Boxphish – a Leeds-headquartered human risk management platform – has announced its acquisition of Trillion, an advanced threat intelligence service which tracks credentials shared on the dark web. The Trillion technology allows customers to gain visibility of leaked credentials associated with their organisation and take the appropriate measures to reduce risk.

Sheffield Forgemasters has welcomed 23 new apprentices to site for 2024, as its transformation into one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities stimulates demand for new talent.

Business confidence in Yorkshire and the Humber fell 19 points to 20% in November. Firms’ optimism in their own trading prospects fell ten points to 37%, while their optimism in the economy dropped 28 points to 2%. A net balance of 30% of businesses in the region expect to increase staff levels over the next year, up eight points on last month. Overall UK business confidence dipped three points in November to 41%

Private sector firms expect activity to fall in the three months to February 2025 (weighted balance of -10%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. This marks the first time this year that expectations for growth have been negative.

Two organisations in Hull – Warren Youth Project and Giroscope – are successfully leading the way in reducing electronic –waste (e-waste) by refurbishing and redistributing hundreds of laptops, tablets and phones to people in the community who need them.

Allow universities to charge above the current fee and loan limit if they themselves lend the difference to students via income-contingent loans. This aligns interests and incentivises effective education. Abolish course content regulations and give academics the freedom to innovate, delivering courses with strong employability outcomes. Radically reforming UK universities can benefit students, institutions, and taxpayers, making Britain a global leader in higher education, says new IEA research.

Despite a turbulent few years for global business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which can be effective routes to growth for businesses looking to improve productivity, expand offerings, or enter new markets, are on the up.