Hull Business Editions October 2018

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Milestone for turbine blade team RENEWABLES: Siemens Gamesa staff posed for an eye-catching photo after the renewables heavyweight celebrated its 500th wind turbine blade to come out of the factory in Hull. It has been almost two years since the factory in Alexandra Dock opened in the city in December 2016. In that time, an impressive 500 turbine blades have been manufactured. Anton Bak, plant director at Siemens Gamesa, posted on Linkedin: “I’m delighted to announce that last week we reached the great milestone of producing 500 blades at the Hull Blade Factory. “This is an amazing achievement and something the factory can be super proud of. “The whole factory has made this possible over the past two years, showing great team work and dedication.” Siemens Gamesa last month announced 100 jobs were being created in Hull, as pre-assembly work at the world’s biggest wind farm took centre stage. Work began on the Hornsea One wind project back in January when the first 65m structure was installed by energy giant Ørsted, formerly known as Dong Energy.

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HULL call centre giant Res Q is poised to announce a deal with “one of the UK’s largest listed companies,” worth up to £10m a year for the business. The company, which also has a base in Seaham, County Durham, revealed in recently filed accounts that the new tender is expected to go live this month. It comes on the back of a difficult 2017 for Res Q, as the loss of a long-standing customer saw profits and turnover slip at the call centre specialist. In recently filled accounts, director Nic Marshall said: “The result for the year reflects the loss of a long-standing customer at the start of the year, who, having undertaken a strategic review of their business decided to withdraw from a sector the company supported on their behalf. “The loss of this high-margin business accounted for the majority of the downturn in the financial performance, as excluding this lost business, turnover grew by 7 per cent year-on-year. “The business has continued to develop its offer in order to position itself to take advantage of the changes taking place in

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Business ResQ to reveal major UK deal Continued from PAGE 1 the outsourced call centre market.â€? Turnover fell to ÂŁ14.1m at the end of 2017 – down from ÂŁ14.8m in 2016. Profits were also down in the same period, from ÂŁ1.1m to ÂŁ226,687, as Res Q highlighted the loss of a long-term customer as the reason for the dip. With almost 600 employees in Hull, and more than 200 in Seaham, County Durham, Res Q is now one of the city’s largest employers, and has its own dedicated in-house training academy. ResQ has developed a number of solutions to problems that plague its industry, most notably, its Responsible Telemarketing Solution. The programme comes in three parts – one can guarantee 0 per cent abandoned calls on a predictive dialling campaign, enhancing customer experience and meaning you never pick up the phone to a ghost caller. Another reduces the number of times a customer can be called for each campaign, in a bid to clamp down on nuisance calls to people who have no intention of picking up the phone. The third element reduces the number of silent calls, aimed at cutting non-productive calls an agent makes every day. Mr Marshall said: “The development and deployment of the Responsible Telemarking Solution in 2016 meant that the company was fully compliant with Ofcom’s nuisance calls regulation introduced in 2017. This was instrumental in the company being selected as an approved supplier to BT during the year. “The senior team was further strengthened during the year (2017) with the appointment of an experienced HR director.â€? Res Q saw earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization fall from ÂŁ1.7m in 2016 to ÂŁ908,000 last year – a fall of 47 per cent. The company said looking ahead it was preparing for another regulatory change set to be implemented next year. It admitted the start of this year had been “challengingâ€? due to the loss of the major customer, but said Res Q was now set for a period of expansion as it remains poised to announce its new client.

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Smart tech ‘vital for future of the NHS’ HULL CCG OFFICER CALLS FOR BETTER DATA ANALYSIS The NHS “cannot be truly successful� in the future without the help of smart technology, an audience at the first ever Connexin Live in Hull heard. Emma Latimer, chief officer at the Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, said the health service “spends far too much on treatment,� but added “more data and a greater intelligence� would enable better analysis to be done. She said smart technology was “so important� for the future of the NHS, and would help the health service know where to target resources. Connexin Live saw tech brains from across the city, country and as far away as Silicon Valley in California gather at Hull’s Bonus Arena, to learn about the future world of smart cities. “Smart technology can help monitor whether someone’s home is warm, which is just one part of what could be done to look after patients at home and reduce the number of hospital admissions,� Ms Latimer said. “There is also work to do with the local

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explored the “art of what’s possible� with the UK’s largest commercial carrier-grade citywide LoRaWAN network deployed in Hull. Ms Latimer said during a speech about the potential smart technology poses to the health service: “Without embracing technology, I do not think the NHS can truly be successful, so this is so important. “We have got a fantastic team here, but it is about finding solutions to all the problems we face. “Knowing where to direct resources is key.� Furqan Alamgir, co-founder of Connexin, inspired the Bonus Arena audience with figures on the potential of smart cities. He said: “The Internet of Things is not just about connecting and sharing between people, it is about sharing things between people and objects. “There are currently 18 billion things connected to the internet. By 2020, that number will be 50 billion. “Working with cities like Hull and Newcastle, we want to create the smarter cities of the future.�

Hider Foods upgrades delivery fleet FOOD: Food and drink distributor Hider Foods has stepped up a gear with a ÂŁ250,000 investment in its delivery vehicle fleet. The Hull company last year delivered products to 650 customers, with its drivers clocking up enough miles to travel around the world 15 times. Hider Foods has now purchased a new fleet of delivery vehicles, in a bid to improve fuel efficiency, reliability and comfort for its staff. Duncan Hider, managing director at

Hider Foods, said: “Where others have moved to faceless couriered pallet distribution, we have always prided ourselves on offering a Hider Foods personal bespoke service to as many of our customers as possible. “We deliver to lots of small independent shops who aren’t set up to accept large pallet deliveries so they appreciate the tailored service we offer. “We want to continue this world-class service so it was time to upgrade our fleet.�

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Foundations Live, held at Bishop Burton College, is being run by Hull construction firm Hobson & Porter. Below, Mark Millar

TV presenter to host construction debate MARK MILLAR, OF DIY SOS, WILL BE ON STAGE AT BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE A REGIONAL construction careers event will hope to plug the growing skills gap today as the profession recently fell outside the top ten most popular for 22 to 29-year-olds. Foundations Live, held at Bishop Burton College, is being run by Hull construction firm Hobson & Porter, as the company looks to create a sustainable workforce for the future. Today’s event will include an appearance from BBC DIY SOS star Mark Millar, who will host a panel of leading construction professionals discussing the biggest issues surrounding the industry. Office for National Statistics (ONS) data published in September revealed that construction has fallen out of the top ten most popular professions for 22 to 29 year olds, dropping from seventh to 12th in the space of just six years. Richard Hunter, managing director at Hobson & Porter, said: “The recent statistics from ONS regarding the construction sector’s drop in popularity further emphasises the importance of changing the perception of our industry among young people, and demonstrating the range of careers available to both students and adult retrainers. “Foundations Live tackles this, by raising awareness and creating links between

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pupils and retrainers and local employers, engaging companies to provide real-life applications of curriculum topics. “It is the ideal event to bring employers and potential employees together, helping to bridge the skills shortages we are currently facing.” The careers event will combine two events under one roof; a networking and trade event for construction professionals to meet, learn about new products and innovations and do business, and an interactive careers event for people of all ages, from primary schools through to adult retrainers. Supported by hosts Bishop Burton College and national supplier Jewson, young people will also be able to speak to training providers and industry professionals, to find out how to kick-start a career in construction. “With so many SME organisations in the sector, success will only be achieved by the sum of all the parts and true collaboration,” Mr Hunter said. “No one organisation or body can overcome the critical skill shortages the industry continues to face. We have to work together or the issue will intensify and the industry will have a bleak, worrying future. The confirmation of Mark Millar as guest speaker alongside a panel of leaders from the region’s growing industry will cement Foundations as the leading construction trade event in the region and a model for others in the country to follow.” With more than 150,000 jobs set to be created in the next five years, and growth in the Yorkshire and Humber region forecast at more than 1 per cent, it is vital that the construction industry addresses the issue before a crisis point is reached.

Manufacturing funding boost MANUFACTURING: 128 new jobs have been created at SME manufacturers across the Humber region thanks to a growth programme designed to boost performance and increase sales. The Manufacturing Growth Programme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund, recently took its total support of local businesses to more than £230,000 with a grant to Hull-based Sign Services. Funding has been directed towards improving marketing activities, penetrating new sectors, developing business strategy and R&D work. Companies, ranging from food and drink and automotive specialists to aerospace and textile manufacturers, have also benefitted from help in introducing new quality procedures. Martin Coats, managing director at Economic Growth Solutions, which delivers the funding, said: “We are continually proving that the right support, delivered at the right time and by the right people, can make a significant difference to manufacturers. “Over £230,000 has been awarded in the form of grants so far, and this has been used by firms across Humberside to improve the way they manufacture, launch new products or access additional/new markets. “This has already equated to more than 125 new jobs, with a further 26 expected to be created once projects are completed.”

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Investment at chemicals firm CHEMICALS: A Goole-based chemicals business has secured significant investment from PHD Equity Partners to help drive future growth. Technikraft produces more than 800 formulations including cleaners, fuel additives and lubrication products, and serves clients across the UK and overseas. The funding from PHD will enable the business to continue its growth. Philip Price, of PHD, said: “Technikraft is a key employer in the area with a reputation for quality product and service delivery, and is one of the few suppliers that can cater for the growing demand for short production runs and fast turnaround times.�

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HEADING up a ÂŁ6m turnover business at the age of 32 is no mean feat. But 14 years on from entering the signage industry as an apprentice, that is exactly what Sapphire Signs managing director Danny Casey is doing. The company’s shareholders recently announced Mr Casey would be taking the reins at the Hull firm, as the new boss’s most audacious dream became a reality. Mr Casey is now in charge of driving the company and its 54 staff members forwards. He said: “I am delighted to become MD. I really enjoy working in this industry and always get a buzz from what we do. “The evidence is visible around the UK in retail and leisure parks, city centres, shopping centres and more. “Even though I no longer work on the tools, I still feel immense pride helping organisations to stand out from the crowd.â€? Established in 1996, Sapphire Signs offers survey, design, print, manufacture and installation of all types of signage. The business has worked with some of the biggest retailers, including Ann Summers, Mothercare and Thorntons. There is no doubt that signage is a tough industry. It is highly competitive and often described as cut-throat, so the fact that Sapphire’s order book is always busy and its client list includes some of the UK’s best-known brands is testament to Mr Casey’s effort. He will not claim all the credit himself though, and said when everyone pulls in the same direction, good things happen. Mr Casey’s journey started at Trinity House School. “I didn’t come out of school with great academic grades, but I know the school served me well,â€? he said. “I applied the basic principles they

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instilled in me: to work hard and be disciplined. “Sapphire Signs maintains success because our clients can rely on us. Quite often in this industry, work has to be turned around super-fast but we have a fantastic team that thrives under pressure and is prepared to work to achieve tight deadlines. “This means that our team can deliver on promises. We all work together throughout the whole process from initial sale to completion.� Mr Casey joined the firm in 2006 as contracts manager and worked his way up the ranks, as he became more involved in the day-to-day running of the business and brought in new clients, which helped the company continue to grow. “One of our core values is ‘continuous improvement’. We do not ever stop looking at ways we can do the job better and we are always customising for our clients’ needs,� he said. “One of the many advantages for us as a manufacturer is that we are in control and can be reactive, but we are also free to innovate. Everything is in house, so we are only limited by ourselves. “It is well known that recruitment is tough in our sector, but we seem to buck the trend with very low staff turnover. “Approximately 50 per cent of our team started out in our apprenticeship academy, which offers opportunities across the whole of the business.� Mr Casey is already working towards his next goal. He said: “The natural progression is for me is to become a shareholder and for new directors to come up through the business. “I want to give my colleagues the same opportunities I had.�

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ivorce rates have hit the lowest point in 44 years, down 40% from their peak in 1993, according to the latest stats from the Office for National Statistics. However, rates amongst older people are actually higher than they were in 1993. Sarah Coles, personal finance analyst at investment firm Hargreaves Lansdown, says: “You might have thought that once you’ve lived with your spouse for a few decades, you’ll have learned to put up with their most irritating habits. But apparently not. “While divorce rates have been falling among some groups in recent years, they’ve been on the rise among the over-55s.” When you are older, you have far more to lose financially when a relationship breaks up. You build up more savings, pensions and belongings, and after the split you have far less time to put things right. Here, Sarah highlights the 10 most common divorce mistakes that couples need to avoid to ensure neither ends up struggling.

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Letting emotion get the better of you Nobody is entirely calm during a divorce, but letting emotion get the better of you is expensive. The more you can sensibly agree with your ex, the less you’ll need to pay a lawyer to sort it out (at over £200 an hour). If you’re struggling,

consider mediation, which can be much cheaper than going to court.

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Trying to go it alone entirely It’s great to do what you can without help, but it pays to know when to call in a professional. A lawyer will know the legal position, your rights and your options, and will protect you from mistakes that will prove far more expensive further down the line. They’ll help you stand your ground if your ex pushes their luck.

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Using the wrong professional If you need professional help, get the right one. Don’t try to use your lawyer as an expensive counsellor or an amateur financial adviser – go to an expert in the area you need help.

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Focusing too much on the family home So much emotion is tied up in a family home it’s no surprise some people are desperate to keep it. However, before setting this goal,

Don’t ignore the value of a pension – it can be one of your biggest assets, more valuable even than the family home

you need to think carefully about what else you have to offset in order to get the house. You also need a plan for how you can stay on top of the mortgage and the regular bills after the split.

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Trading away the pension It’s relatively common to agree that one member of the couple can keep the pension, while the other keeps something else – such as the home. However, if you are approaching retirement, this could be a huge mistake. A pension pot can often be one of the biggest assets, much more valuable than the family home. You have alternatives – you can split the pension pot into two pensions, or get an attachment order so you both get a share of the pension income when it pays out. Take the time to understand your options.

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Failing to take account of all debt You are both equally liable for all joint debts, so if an ex-partner fails to pay, you’ll have to cover it all. When you split, therefore, make sure all joint accounts, credit cards and loans are frozen, and that they are all considered as part of the divorce settlement.

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Getting into extra debt It’s not uncommon. A divorce is a horribly expensive time when you’re paying lawyers and trying to

set up two homes on incomes that used to cover one. However, it can make getting back on track incredibly difficult, so draw up an emergency budget, and cut your expenses to the bone during these first difficult months.

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Forgetting protection If you’re paying child maintenance, you may need life insurance to cover payments in the event of your death. Likewise, if you’re receiving spousal maintenance, you may want insurance to cover your former partner’s life. You may need to change your nomination of beneficiaries for your pensions and work based death in service benefit too.

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Failing to make a will After divorce, your will is invalid, so make a new one as quickly as possible to ensure your estate will be divided according to your wishes.

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Thinking that divorce is the end of your financial considerations When it’s all done and dusted, you’ll need to rebuild. This should ideally start with accruing a savings pot to cover emergencies. You’ll also need to revisit longer-term savings, investments and pensions, review the damage done, and how you can get back on track.

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WELTON AGENCY HAS IMPRESSIVE PERIOD OF GROWTH A WELTON-based recruitment agency is proving that less can sometimes be more after an impressive period of growth. Emmerson Kitney has bolstered its staff numbers in the past 12 months and is set to expand its in-house academy in a bid to find the next generation of stars. The agency’s managing director, David Kitney, said a focus on customer retention and having a smaller client base than its rivals was proving a big hit. “Where we are different is that 70 to 80 per cent of the business we do is retained or

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partnership work,” he said. “We don’t need hundreds of customers. Customers value what we are doing. Our retention rate is much higher than the average for the industry. “As recruiters we are typically in an untrusted industry, but SMEs want what we offer.” With clients ranging from SMEs with smaller turnovers, up to companies boasting £50-60m revenues, Emmerson Kitney is also busy working on its internal operations. The success of its own academy, which sees participants go through a ten-week programme on working in the recruitment sector, will soon be followed by the Academy Two. The new academy will be aimed at more experienced recruiters, to boost their skills and take them to the next rung of the ladder. Mr Kitney said heading up a recruitment agency gave him a good insight into the jobs market across the region.

He said: “Unfortunately, we do not have a strong enough voice and one single voice. “I strongly believe what we need is one message and one voice. “We need new blood in the region’s leadership team and need to create something like a ‘Hull Plc’ or a ‘Humber Plc.’ “It needs to be about the next generation which is coming through, not the generation we have got now.” Emmerson Kitney has also recently invested in a new, blue collar recruitment agency, Reach Resourcing. The new joint venture with Ben Rice Davies, who founded Reach Resourcing, came after a chance encounter in the taxi queue at Beverley Races. Mr Kitney went on to mentor Mr Davies for a year, before investing in Ben and Reach. “Emmerson Kitney launched in the recession when it would have been much easier to go and get a job working for someone else,” the managing director said. “We are now in a strong position moving forwards, it is an exciting time for the company.”

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SOFTWARE: A Beverley software specialist has launched a product into the UK market following global success with the likes of Audi and Toyota. Rison Software’s Virtl.X software allows companies to analyse internal and external processes, as well as monitor

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working with Rison Software to help us improve what we offer to our clients as well as our employees. “As a progressive company, we’re always looking at ways to keep ourselves ahead of the curve and Virtl.X provides an excellent way for us to monitor how well we’re doing in one

centralised place. “We’d seen the success the company has already had worldwide so we jumped at the chance to get involved now the software has become available in the UK.” The first company to begin using the software in the UK is Finnies Accountants.

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to open late next year. A group of high-profile dignitaries, including Lords Prescott and Haskins, Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy and East Riding Council leader Stephen Parnaby, helped break ground at the site on Monday, tying in with the start of Green GB Week. Lord Prescott said: “Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the planet and our economy.

“A lot has changed for the good since my involvement with the Kyoto Treaty 20 years ago, and there is still a lot to do. “The development of the Aura Innovation Centre here in the Humber is another incremental change to moving towards a low-carbon future and clean growth economy. “I am very pleased to see how we are making progress right here in the Energy Estuary.” The Aura Innovation Centre received a £4m grant from the European Regional Development

Fund. It hopes to address some of the real challenges faced by the offshore wind and low-carbon energy sectors, as well as provide a supply chain to the Energy Estuary. Other partners in the Aura project include Siemens Gamesa, Ørsted and the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership. Ben George, director of Aura, said: “This is an exciting day for the Aura team. “A lot of hard work has gone into bringing the Aura Innovation Centre

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WORK has begun on a £12m green energy innovation centre, which will give smaller firms the chance to collaborate with the region’s booming renewables sector. The Aura Innovation Centre, at the Bridgehead Business Park in Hessle, will offer support to SMEs on everything from ideas generation through to research and development, testing, analysis and marketing. The new centre will utilise high-spec lasers, 3D printers and super computers and is expected

TRANSPORT: Leading train manufacturers which missed out on the £1.5bn Transport for London contract awarded to Siemens Mobility appeared in the High Court to contest the decision. Bombardier, Hitachi and Alstom mounted a legal challenge against the decision to award the contract to Siemens, which plans to build a new factory in Goole to complete the order for 94 new London Underground tubes. A two-day hearing at London’s High Court has been scheduled, and will be held in the Technology and Construction Court. News broke in July that a legal challenge had been launched against Transport for London’s awarding of the contract. In a statement at the time, Siemens Mobility Limited said: “We believe our offer represents a strong and innovative solution combined with value for money for the UK taxpayer.” Work is yet to start on the new Siemens Mobility factory in Goole, located on one of the region’s biggest enterprise zones. The factory could create around 700 jobs.

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Ground broken at innovative site Continued from PAGE 1 about and making this happen. “The work has already started and the centre, when it opens next year, will just enhance what we are already working on.” Aura will also house a £2m centre of excellence, carrying out cutting-edge research and development work to help improve the way offshore wind farms operated and maintained. Engineering experts from Hull will look at the performance management of turbines to better predict their lifespan, as well as using bone-modelling research to design sections of blades to make them lighter and stronger. Emma Hardy, MP for Hull West and Hessle, said: “I am absolutely delighted to be present at the start of what I hope will be a tangible and practical enterprise to grow the low-carbon industry here in the Humber. “I am particularly delighted that the Aura Innovation Centre is to be located in my constituency. “The timing is perfect as Green Great Britain week was launched on Monday to highlight the benefits clean growth can bring to all parts of society – from new jobs to cleaner air. “I hope that this will become a reality for us here in the Energy Estuary over the coming years.” The Bridgehead site has already developed a booming reputation and is home among other big-name businesses to East Riding Council’s ergo centre. It will also eventually house Connexin’s new £5m data centre for Hull.

INDUSTRY PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT ON SECTOR’S POPULARITY DECLINE THE construction industry should be “ashamed” at slipping out of the top ten most popular professions for young people, the president of the Yorkshire Builders Federation has said. Mark Scott, who is also the operations executive at Efficiency North, said the sector had been complaining about skills shortages “for 35 years,” and now was the time for action. He joked that “Bob the Builder was meant to be the construction industry’s saviour,” as young people increasingly turn their backs on working in the sector. Mr Scott’s words came as Foundations Live, the region’s biggest construction trade and careers event, was held for the third time on Wednesday, October 10.

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“I have been in the construction industry for 35 years, and for that long we have been complaining and complaining about the skills shortage,” he said. “While we have been complaining, construction has fallen out of the top careers kids want to get into. We should be ashamed. “Construction needs to stop talking about shortages and start listening to clients and get better results for them.” The event saw hundreds of industry professionals and schools visit Bishop Burton College last week, which hosted more than 70 companies exhibiting products and services and advising hundreds of students on how to enter work.

A panel discussion at Foundations Live discussed future of industry

Youngsters try construction at the Foundation Live event Foundations Live is a collaboration between Hobson and Porter, Bishop Burton College and Jewson, and is supported by the Construction Industry Training Board. This year’s event also saw a live debate held for the first time, hosted by BBC One’s DIY SOS presenter Mark Millar. The debate was held at a time when recently published ONS data published revealed that construction has fallen out of the top ten most popular professions for 22 to 29 year olds, dropping from seventh to 12th in the space of six years. It is estimated more than 9,000 jobs will be available in the construction sector in the next five years in the Yorkshire and Humber region, with total growth forecast at 1.1 per cent.

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Speaking at the panel debate, Richard Hunter, managing director at Hobson and Porter, said: “There are not the skills out there, that there were even three years ago. “We need to change the agenda in the industry and make people realise what a varied, rewarding career construction can be. “Without the people needed to build all these homes that are targeted, it cannot happen, so it is time to stop whinging and bring new people into the area.” In total, more than 700 pupils from 17 schools and colleges attended Foundations Live from across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, as well as more than 350 from across the industry seeking networking opportunities.

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SCOTTISH POWER PORTFOLIO BOUGHT DRAX Power Station has completed a ÂŁ702m acquisition of Scottish Power’s gas and hydro stations. The country’s biggest power station has said it expects the portfolio, which includes four gas power stations in England and two hydro schemes in Scotland, will generate profits as high as ÂŁ110m next year. The deal means Scottish Power has become the first of the so called Big Six energy providers to fully ditch fossil fuels. Will Gardiner, chief executive officer of Drax Group, said: “I am excited by the opportunity to acquire this unique and complementary portfolio of flexible, lowcarbon and renewable generation assets. “It’s a critical time in the UK power sector. As the system transitions towards renewable technologies, the demand for flexible, secure energy sources is set to grow. “We believe there is a compelling logic in our move to add further flexible sources of power to our offering, accelerating our strategic vision to deliver a lower-carbon, lower-cost energy future for the UK.â€? Drax is currently pushing forwards with its move away from coal power, ahead of the Will Gardiner

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Heron appoints legal advisors RETAIL: Heron Foods has appointed a major Yorkshire law firm to handle a UK-wide store acquisition programme. The Melton-based discount retailer was last August bought by B&M for £152m, and is pushing ahead as it searches for new stores across the country. Gordons law firm has been appointed to help with the expansion. B&M chief executive, Simon Arora, said: “We completely trust Gordons. “They are fast, precise and effective in everything they do. “Their approach is exactly what we need to drive Heron Foods’s ongoing expansion programme.” This is the latest high-profile instruction given to the retail specialist firm by B&M. The retailer has been a Gordons client for the past 15 years and, during that time, the firm has sourced and secured more than 500 B&M stores, as well as providing advice on other matters. Gordons managing partner, Paul Ayre, said: “B&M is an excellent business, which constantly evolves and innovates to help its customers spend less when prices are rising. “We are proud to have played our part in supporting the company’s rapid growth so far. “With Heron Foods, we look forward to continuing to implement our highly successful approach.”

New apprentices PROPERTY: Housebuilder Barratt Developments has announced the recruitment of nine new apprentices to its Yorkshire East division. The five new joiners and four new bricklayers are the latest intake of apprentices to start their construction careers with the housebuilder, as part of its prestigious apprenticeship scheme. The apprentices will be attending colleges across York, Hull and Doncaster, as well as the newly introduced Accelerated Apprentice Programme for Bricklayers to learn the theory behind the practical experience they will gain on site. Steve Mattinson, construction director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, said: “We are delighted to welcome nine new apprentices to our sites across Yorkshire this year. “We are keen to encourage more young people into the construction industry, and offer them the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to have a long and successful career.” This year’s scheme builds on the appointment of 50 apprentices taken on since 2010.

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HULL has overwhelmingly topped a new list of the best areas in the country for full fibre, high-speed broadband. According to the Think Broadband survey, more than 84 per cent of premises in Hull have the option of a full fibre internet connection. The East Riding is second in the list, with less than half that amount (39.1 per cent), with Cornwall in third place, with 35.8 per cent. The result cements Hull’s name as an attraction for digital and tech businesses to set up, in an age when smart cities and connectivity have become part of daily conversation. Sean Royce, managing director at KCOM, said: “It’s great to see Hull and the East Riding sitting at the top of the table of the top 25 areas of the UK for full fibre availability. “This shows just how far we’ve come in the past six years since our Lightstream rollout

began and how far ahead of the pack we are. “Our full fibre network has not only cemented the region’s reputation as one of the UK’s digital hotspots, but is helping to underpin Hull’s buoyant tech and digital sectors. “The fact that Hull has more than double the availability of full fibre as Cornwall, which is third on the list, and the City of London, which is fifth, shows all our hard work is now paying off.”

York came sixth in the list, with just under a third (32.8 per cent) of households and businesses having the option of high-speed, full fibre broadband. Strikingly, the tenth best place for full fibre broadband in the country is Newham, East London, but the figure has dropped sharply to just 25.4 per cent. Hull is leaps and bounds ahead of others, both across the north and the rest of the country, when it comes to fibre broadband. The city’s work is not yet done, however. Mr Royce said: “The even better news is we’re still not finished. “We are now busy working on the final phase of our Lightstream rollout, which will bring full fibre and all its associated benefits to customers right across our network by March next year.” More figures released by independent industry watcher Think Broadband last month also showed that Hull has an average download speed of 78.6Mbps. That is 18.21Mbps faster than Singapore, which is the fastest broadband nation on the planet.

Regional confidence slump on Brexit prospects ECONOMY: Confidence among regional business leaders about the long-term effects of Brexit has dropped to its lowest level in more than a year. RSM’s quarterly Brexit Monitor index found more than a third (38 per cent) of Yorkshire firms fear leaving the EU

without a Brexit deal will harm their businesses. Forty per cent of Yorkshire and North East businesses have set up a contingency fund to prepare for a no deal scenario, while just 39 per cent of Yorkshire business leaders are confident in the

Government securing a good deal. In the short term, Yorkshire and North East businesses are more optimistic about the economic health of the UK after Brexit. Business leaders met last week in Hull on board the P&O Pride of Hull Ferry, at an event

centred on the impact Brexit could have on the city’s businesses. Peter Brown, chief executive of global logistics firm Neill and Brown, said: “A no deal situation would be harmful to our business. “In addition to customs clearance delays and increased import

charges, the current reciprocal arrangements to provide cargo road transport services between the UK and other EU countries would be null and void; and we will fall back on to a permit system. However, there are only 3,500 permits and about 10,000 active units.”

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Loyalty card at shopping centre RETAIL: Princes Quay has launched a new loyalty card which gives employees the chance to enjoy discounts of up to 25 per cent in the shopping centre. The new Privilege Card is free to employers, and allows users to get discounts on brands including Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Hamleys, Dorothy Perkins and the Perfume Shop. Card users will also receive special, one-off offers. Princes Quay centre manager John Magee, pictured, said: “These cards will provide superb discounts for employees at companies around the area and we’ve already had interest in the scheme from some of the region’s biggest employers. “The cards are a great way for companies and organisations to give something back to their colleagues and we thank our retailers for the way they’ve got involved to help boost the local business community.” Employers joining the scheme can apply for cards to distribute throughout their workforce, representing a great additional perk for employees. Lunch is also taken care of, with discounts available at Muffin Break, Nando’s and Pizza Express. Other discounts available include Skechers, Racing Green, Graham & Brown and Suit Direct. To apply for the cards, managers should email infopq@realm.ltd.uk with their full name, business name and email address.

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Modular building firm constructs new office INTEGRA SHOWS OFF CAPABILITIES WITH £3M INVESTMENT By Phil Winter philip.winter@reachplc.com

A MODULAR building specialist has practised what it preaches by moving into flagship, self-built offices in Holderness. Integra Buildings is now operating from a state-of-the-art base on an expanded site in Paull following a £3m investment. The investment, which has created almost 20 new jobs at Integra, will drive further growth for the company, as it remains on target to deliver record £24m turnover this year. Gary Parker, managing director at Integra, said: “This year is the 21st of the business and it’s really fitting we’ve moved into our new offices, as part of our consolidation on this site, because it marks our coming of age. It’s a hugely important milestone for the business. “As well as this new office building, we’ve created bespoke manufacturing facilities that have doubled our production capacity. “We’re in a growing industry, an industry of the present and the future, and we now

feel we have facilities which reflect that. “We’re certainly putting ourselves on the map and taking the business to the next level.” Integra is one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of innovative and bespoke modular buildings. The business has enjoyed rapid growth, as the modular building sector continues to gather momentum. The developments at the Paull site have

been supported by a grant of almost £200,000 from the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership’s Growing The Humber programme. Mr Parker said the company was passionate about banishing the out-dated “prefabs” image of the modular industry. He said: “We believe modular building is the way forward for the construction industry. “In fact, our new offices illustrate that perfectly. The office building is a showroom for the business, as well as a great environment for our staff. “You wouldn’t know it was a modular building. You would also think it was constructed in situ. In fact, it was built in our new factory units, in 16 sections, craned onto foundations over a weekend and assembled like Lego.” Integra is currently delivering the biggest contract in its history – a £4.6m project to deliver sports facilities over four sites in Liverpool under the £200m Parklife Football Hubs Programme developed by the Football Foundation and Sport England.

‘Immense’ opportunities for energy firms ENERGY: Businesses around the Humber can play a central role in developing the Southern North Sea into a world leader in offshore renewables. That is the word from Mark O’Reilly, pictured, chief executive of Team Humber Marine Alliance, who said the opportunities for the East

Riding are “immense”. Team Humber Marine Alliance, which represents more than 250 companies in the offshore supply chain, has joined a consortium of Southern North Sea regions with the aim of creating more business, investment and employment. Mr O’Reilly said: “The

Southern North Sea is hugely significant in terms of existing and planned offshore wind farms. We are also saying it could become the innovative ‘energy garden’ or ‘living field lab’ of Western Europe, due to a concentration of oil and gas assets, which will be decommissioned or abandoned over the

next decade, along with the great potential for carbon capture and storage, wave and tidal, energy transmission and storage and other emerging technologies.” A new deal set to be signed later this month will see a new alliance formed, which hopes to create a single strategy for future growth.

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Simon Jones, founder of Identify recruitment agency prestigious Top 30 Under 30 list, but will also earn themselves a place on the LEAP programme, giving them the chance to learn from some of the region’s biggest names in business. “The aim of the programme is to further enhance the skills of these

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What we are looking for is the stories where a young person has made a significant impact in a business – significant enough that we can tell the story and inspire others to make the same impact Simon Jones, founder of Identify recruitment agency

A SPECIAL launch event to celebrate “the most exciting thing to happen in tech since the opening of the C4DI” will take place at Hull Minster on Thursday. Scale-Up Hull will reveal details of a new partnership between the C4DI and Barclays Eagles Labs, a Barclays bank initiative, which hopes to accelerate growth for digital businesses. The new programme will focus on supporting fledgling businesses, high-growth tech companies and helping traditional businesses to innovate. A statement released by C4DI said: “Over the past couple of years, we have been working with Barclays Eagle Labs to put together a truly exciting partnership that will impact and accelerate your business, whether you’re a traditional organisation looking to innovate, or a tech company working on scaling.” Barclays launched Eagle Labs to help businesses access new and emerging technologies. The launch event for the new partnership comes on the back of two years of talks between the pair.

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THE search is back on to find the region’s best young employees as the Top 30 Under 30 Awards return for 2019. The programme was launched by Simon Jones, founder of Identify recruitment agency, last year, and saw the first set of winners revealed in February. The region’s brightest young employees in the 2018 list worked for businesses including ABP, MKM, The One Point, Smith & Nephew and Victoria Plum.com, and now the Top 30 Under 30 is back and on the hunt for a new batch of champions. Mr Jones said: “What we are looking for this year is the stories where a young person has made a significant impact in a business – significant enough that we can tell the story and inspire others to make the same impact. “I would like to fill a few industry gaps that we did not see in our first year. We had no one working in the construction sector, or for any legal firms, so it would be brilliant to hear from them. “We also had no one working in the public sector. It would be brilliant to be able to tell the story of a nurse, or someone like that.” Businesses large and small across Hull and the East Riding are being encouraged to nominate their brightest young employee. Winners will not only make the

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‘The region is ideally placed to deliver a green jobs revolution’ 40,000 NEW ROLES COULD BE CREATED IN NORTH OF ENGLAND BY 2030 MORE than 40,000 new green jobs could be created in the North of England by 2030. New research has revealed the North produced almost half – 48 per cent – of the UK’s renewable electricity between 2005 and 2014. A leading think-tank has now called on the Government to “lear n from the mistakes of the past”, and offset the 28,000 jobs expected to be lost in the coal, oil and gas industries across the region by 2030. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has said, if given the support and powers needed from Government, the region has the potential to be home to a clean energy revolution. Josh Emden, research fellow at IPPR and co-author of the new report, said: “The Government must learn from the mistakes of the past and ensure that this time there

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is a just transition into the low-carbon energy sector and beyond, for workers in the North of England who have powered the UK for decades. “The good news is that the opportunity is there for the North of England to become a powerhouse for the UK once again, provided the Government takes the critical policy action needed.” The report also called for a “just transition” so that Norther n energy workers can continue to access well-paid, skilled jobs in the low-carbon energy sector, as “dirty” industries, such as coal and oil, continue to decline. IPPR has argued that, in order to achieve this, the Government will need to address uncertainty around

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Brexit, improve the education and skills system, and provide long-term policy for decarbonisation. Luke Murphy, associate director at IPPR and co-author of the report, said: “With nearly half of the UK’s

renewable energy being produced in the North, it is clear that the region is ideally placed to deliver a green jobs revolution of 46,000 new jobs by 2030. “We know that decarbonising the economy is an urgent necessity if we are to limit the impacts of global war ming. “What the UK needs now is for Government to commit to long-term policy for decarbonisation, where communities are protected from decline and supported to thrive through mechanisms like the industrial strategy and an improved skills system …” The North is home to the largest number of coal and gas power stations in England, but coalfield communities are continuing to feel the negative impacts of closures and job losses. At Drax, near Goole, the

conversion from coal to biomass is already well under way. In August, the power station switched on its fourth biomass generating unit. Andy Koss, Drax Power chief executive, said: “The north is ideally placed to take advantage of the opportunities a lower carbon economy creates for clean growth, playing a vital role in helping the UK and the world to meet its climate targets. “Over a decade ago, Drax started its journey to phase out coal. We are now by far the biggest renewable power producer in the UK, having converted two-thirds of our generating units to use sustainable biomass instead of coal. “We have also reskilled our colleagues to use a renewable fuel and play an active role in the low-carbon transition.”

Search now on to find this year’s Top 30 Under 30 Continued from PAGE 1 young people who have been highlighted as being potential future business leaders,” Mr Jones said. “It will hopefully accelerate their development, and supports them with a series of sessions around leadership and management. “We want to recognise them as individuals, reward them for

their hard work, and continue to keep them feeling proud and motivated in their job with you.” Among the winners of the inaugural Top 30 Under 30 awards were Adam Cooke, a production manager at Intergreen UK, Jenny Fussey, a HR adviser at MKM, and Nathan Greenfield, who is today the sales director at The One Point.

Businesses must enter their chosen employee for this year’s event before the deadline of Friday, January 18. The employee must be under 30 on December 31, 2018. The 2019 Top 30 Under 30 list will be revealed in March, before a special awards night to celebrate their achievements will round off the event. “Making employees feel recognised and appreciated is one of

the best ways to boost morale and keep your workplace environment positive and productive,” Mr Jones said. “The Top 30 Under 30 event gives companies in the Humber region the opportunity to celebrate their emerging talent by nominating top employees under 30 years of age.” ■ To nominate an employee who deserves to make the list, visit www.top30under30.co.uk

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Business IN BRIEF Lord Mayor of Hull, Cllr Pete Allen, with chairman of East Riding Council, Cllr Margaret Chadwick, managing director Liz Hazeldene, guests and staff celebrate the production of the twomillionth shower tray in the Mira Flight range at the Kohler Mira factory in Hull Picture: Professional Images/@ ProfImages

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Funding for new business ENTERPRISE: Young people in Hull looking to develop enterprise skills or set up businesses can now get help from ÂŁ575,000 in new funding. Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers Programme (MC4C) has received the funding as part of the Humber Learning Consortium European Social Fund (ESF) Youth Employment Initiative. It will be spent in the city over the next four years to develop the business aspirations of young people. Councillor Daren Hale, deputy leader of Hull City Council, said: “As a council, we have a commitment to enable all young people who wish to develop their business idea to find the support they need to achieve their goal.â€? To find out more about MC4C, visit www.mc4c.co.uk or call 01482 616219.

TWO-MILLIONTH SHOWER TRAY MADE AT ÂŁ6m STATE-OF-THE-ART FACTORY STAFF at Melton-based manufacturer Kohler Mira celebrated a production landmark last week as the state-of-the-art facility produced its two-millionth shower tray. Mira Showers associates were joined by The Lord Mayor of Hull, Peter Allen, and the chairman of East Riding Council, Margaret Chadwick, to witness the landmark tray being produced at the ÂŁ6m factory. It has been four years since the Meltonwest factory, which opened in 2012, celebrated its millionth shower tray. Jon Ramsdale, new product development director at Mira Showers, said: “This milestone for the Mira Flight shower tray range is testament to both our associates’ hard work and a high-quality product. “It’s always exciting to watch a product like this grow from strength to strength in such a short period of time.â€? Last May, Mira Showers received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, for its Mira Flight Safe anti-slip shower tray. The impressive progress for the Mira Flight shower tray comes six years after a

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ÂŁ6m investment by Mira Showers to relocate to the state-of-the art facility to Melton, which produces shower trays and enclosures. Equipped with the latest technologies, the move has allowed Mira Showers to accommodate extra demand for the Mira Flight shower trays through increased production capabilities. Liz Hazeldene, managing director at Mira Showers, said: “The journey started in Hull in Gypsyville, before the company became Kohler Mira and moved to Melton in 2012. “Our commitment now is to get out to schools and colleges around Hull, and spread the word of how fabrics engineering is growing, and the opportunities it can give you. “We are also working with HMP Humber, and helping people reform through work and careers advice. “All of our staff here are given one day a year to volunteer in the community. That adds up to 900 volunteering days in total every year. “People talk about human resource as an asset, but we genuinely believe people are our most important thing. It is the people that matter in an organisation.â€? Mira is owned by US bathroom manufacturer Kohler Co and its shower products can be found in one in four UK homes. It has been a remarkable six years for the company, since it opened the doors of its facility in Melton. Meltonwest was developed by Hull-based property company Wykeland Group and has attracted a number of successful firms from Hull, including Heron Foods and House Of Townend.

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ENTREPRENEURS: Small business owners are being urged to sign up to a free programme that aims to help companies grow and develop. The For Entrepreneurs Only 360 programme will comprise six half-day sessions in early 2019, and will be led by some of the region’s top business figures. Topics covered will include how to get your finances in shape and how to sell successfully. The closing date for applications is the end of October. For full details and course dates, visit www.forentrepreneursonly.co.uk/events

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THE fishing industry has a fight on its hands to attract new talent, the boss of UK Fisheries has warned. Jane Sandell, chief executive at the fishing company, admitted there was a problem across the country over bringing new blood into the sector, and said many current employees had come from “families who had been fishermen for generations”. Ms Sandell said apprenticeships could be the solution to the conundrum, and spoke of the importance of keeping the fishing industry alive. She said: “There are issues recruiting fisherman and engineers from the UK full stop, but we are hoping we can get on board with apprenticeship schemes to address that. “Everyone is struggling with it. Fishing does not have a particularly good reputation, and it involves spending a long time away from home. “Cruise ships are far more common and the hours are more regular, so a lot of people are drawn to that.” UK Fisheries is the company behind the Kirkella trawler, a state-of-the-art vessel that became the first to land fish in Hull for more than a decade. Around half of the 29-strong crew on the ship are from the Humber region, with three-quarters being UK fishermen. The Kirkella spends around six weeks out at sea on each trip, catching millions of portions of fish worth as much as £5m each time. Despite its rich heritage and history though, there is a sense that the net must be cast ever wider to reel in new recruits. Ms Sandell said: “We need to encourage more people into the industry. There are issues with recruiting across the country. “Landing into Hull is very, very important – the history has been there. We need to have a focus and we need people to be proud of the work they do. “Hopefully, we can encourage more people to be interested in it and learn about it. The heritage is incredible.” Ms Sandell said the Kirkella was “the last remnant of the old Marr and Boyd lines”, which have become famous names in Hull’s fishing heritage. The Kirkella trawler

Whether it’s Delays... ...or new shops opening. If it’s happening in your area it’ll be on InYourArea.co.uk Enter your postcode today. Jane Sandell, chief executive at UK Fisheries The vessel is painted yellow to reflect the distinctive colour of the old Marr fleet, and all of UK Fisheries’ ships have names ending in “ella”, in a bid to continue a tradition that has stood for decades. Speaking about the Kirkella, the chief executive said: “It will normally go out for six weeks, depending on what the catch rate is like. “It takes four days to get to the fishing grounds, we then catch the fish, we have onboard processing facilities and the fish is frozen. “Once the fish is landed, we have fleets which take the fish straight to Grimsby, and then onto fish and chip shops throughout the UK. “It is fantastic that we are able to land a new, state-of-the-art trawler into Hull, and bring back the fishing industry to the city. “It is a Hull-registered vessel, and we have been trying for as long as I have been at the company to bring as much back to Hull as possible.”

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Behind scenes at new centre ENGINEERING: The region’s engineering firms took a step towards future-proofing their businesses with a look behind the scenes at a new £4.5m apprentice training centre in Hull. Maintenance team leaders from Reckitt Benckiser (RB) travelled only yards from the company’s Hull site to see how their new recruits are progressing at the new home of Humberside Engineering Training Centre (HETA). In total around 100 visitors, including representatives from the Humber LEP and Hull City Council’s economic regeneration team, toured the centre in Dansom Lane South, Hull. Iain Elliott, HETA’s chief executive, said: “This event is about giving employers an opportunity to see the new site and the improvements we have made. “You will see dramatic change to the facilities. There’s no comparison. It’s also a chance to see the improvements that we have made to the learning experience. “We have about 85 apprentices and trainees in Hull this year and that’s a good start. We are privileged to do this job because we see them coming in a bit green and shy and lacking confidence and they really progress during this first year as we give them those technical skills and employability skills.” HETA, which also operates training centres at Stallingborough and at Foxhills in Scunthorpe, opened the new headquarters last month after relocating from Copenhagen Road on Hull’s Sutton Fields Industrial Estate. RB has two apprentices at the new site with five more already working at its nearby science and innovation centre and others pursuing degree courses.

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FEO member Alistair O’Sullivan launched digital marketing and design agency Diony with the aim of disrupting what can at times become a “stale” industry. Named after Dionysus, the Greek god who was one of the only ones able to bring people back from the underworld, Diony uses the power of digital marketing to help companies revitalise and grow. Now into its second year of business, Diony has a team of five, with plans to expand into a larger space in the near future. Mr O’Sullivan said marketing and consumer trends have changed drastically in the last decade, and that “being disruptive” has become a must in such a crowded and competitive market. The managing director spoke to the Mail about Diony’s journey, and some of the challenges along the way.

Why did you decide to start your own business? After running several ventures while studying in college, I decided university, or getting a nine-to-five job wasn’t for me. I wanted to start something I’ve always wanted to do and watch it grow, so with the funds and experience I’d acquired from running similar ventures at college, I decided to “up sticks” and go for it. What are the main differences (good and bad) between running a business and working in a nine-to-five job? Running a business gives you full control of what you want to do and where you want to be – it’s something I’ve always encouraged as a young business person to anyone starting up, although requires considerably more time, more sacrifices, and more resilience than any nine-to-five job requires. A nine-to-five job has many benefits; I would probably say the main one is being able to go home on an evening or a weekend and not have to think

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about anything to do with that job until you’re back in. What challenges have you had to overcome to succeed? There are so many challenges young businesses like us face due to their infancy, whether it’s taking on staff, delegating time properly, raising capital to reinvest in growth and expansion, or having the time to see friends or family. It can be exceptionally hard on both physical and mental health for any business owner or person looking to start up. How have you recovered from these setbacks?

Now we have a brilliant, driven team, infrastructure and a healthy, growing client base, it’s enabled us to thrive. Seeing turnover almost triple as we draw to the end of our second year in business. What is your vision for the future of your business? We want to be one of the largest digital agencies in the north, working with some of the world’s biggest brands, as well as using it as a hub to develop other concepts, innovations and start-ups we have in mind – the first of which we’re looking

at launching mid-2019. What advice would you give to someone who is starting their own business? For me, being resourceful, resilient, and seeing every failure as an opportunity to learn is paramount over everything else. If you were starting again, what would you do differently? There would most definitely be a number of things I would change, but the biggest would be to never lower your prices or offer discounts just because you’re a star t-up. What do you find most exciting about running a business in Hull and the East Riding right now? The biggest thing for me is the growth and buzz the local business community has seen in the past couple of years, and Hull just starting to get that confidence within itself again as a thriving city both economically and culturally. What’s your involvement with FEO? As one of FEO’s youngest members, it has helped me and my business already in so many ways. I’m involved in the 360 programme and will soon to be involved in the helping and mentoring other start-ups and entrepreneurs.

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FINANCIAL FACT THE average two-year fixed mortgage rate on the market has fallen for the first time in a year, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk. It says the average two-year fixed rate on the market fell to 2.49% in October, from 2.53% in September – the first fall in 12 months. MORE PENSION SAVERS ARE WANTING ETHICAL SCHEMES ETHICAL investing could help build people’s confidence in pensions, a survey of members of workplace pension scheme Nest has found. Nearly three-quarters (73%) think it’s important their pension scheme considers the environment, society and corporate behaviour when investing their money, according to the report. Nest also carried out a separate survey of working people eligible for automatic enrolment into workplace pensions, which found that a quarter (25%) say they do not trust pension companies.

Bobby Seagull UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE STAR CHAMPIONS EDUCATION SCHEME A FIFTH of parents with children aged six-16 avoid their child’s maths homework as working with numbers scares them. Some 20% of mums and dads feel this way about numeracy, according to the Open University Business School (OUBS)’s dedicated research centre and the True Potential Centre for the Public Understanding of Finance. OUBS has joined forces with University Challenge star Bobby Seagull to champion a financial education course designed for the needs of young people. The Managing My Money for Young Adults course is funded by the Chartered Accountants’ Livery Company. NEW BOND OFFERS SAVERS A SOLUTION FOR THEIR CASH LEEDS Building Society has launched a new bond offering savers unsure whether they want to tie up their money for one or two years a ‘compromise’ solution. The 16-month bond has a fixed rate of 1.8%. Jaedon Green, Leeds Building Society’s director of product and distribution, says: “Our 16-month bond is a good compromise between one and two-year fixes.”

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OULD you spot the tricks scammers use? It may be harder than you think, as frauds become increasingly sophisticated. Consumers lost £92.9 million to scams – where they were tricked into transferring money directly to a fraudster – in the first half of 2018 alone. And adding insult to injury, people who have been tricked in this way may sadly never see their money again. A voluntary code for banks to follow has just been proposed, which could give people more help in getting their money back. However, victims may still find themselves out of pocket, so it’s always best to avoid falling for a fraud in the first place. Nationwide Building Society recently found that three in 10 (30%) people would be willing to transfer their money into another account ‘to keep it safe’ if asked by someone they thought was from the police – even though the police or a bank would never ask anyone to do this. Stuart Skinner, director of fraud at Nationwide, whose branches are running fraud awareness events, says: “The key to thwarting the scam artists and fraudsters is education. We’d urge people to learn as much as they can about the tricks that scammers use.” Here are some of the warning signs to spot, highlighted by trade association UK Finance...

by this scam, when trying to Anyone can fall prey to a fraudster – so learning tricked pay a supplier. more about the tricks scammers use is a key IMPERSONATION SCAM 6 SOMEONE pretends to be from line of defence, writes V ICKY SHAW the police or the victim’s bank, to

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PURCHASE SCAM THE victim pays up-front for goods or services that are never received. These scams often happen online, such as when someone uses an auction website or social media. A warning sign could be if you spot something of high value, such as a car, phone or computer, advertised at a low price. Fake holiday rentals and concert tickets may also be advertised online. Victims may be persuaded by the fraudster to pay for the goods via direct bank transfer, instead of using websites’ secure payment options.

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ADVANCE FEE SCAM WITH this scam, victims may be tricked into parting with their money as a ‘fee’ after being promised a larger reward. Criminals may claim they have won an overseas lottery, or that gold or jewellery is being held at customs – and a fee must be paid to release money or goods which don’t really exist.

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INVESTMENT SCAM PEOPLE are persuaded to move their money into a fictitious fund, or to pay for a fake investment. The

criminal usually offers high returns to entice them. These scams include investment in items such as gold, property, carbon credits, land banks and wine.

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ROMANCE SCAM THE victim is convinced to make a payment to a person they have met, often online through social media or dating websites, and with whom they believe they are in a relationship. The ‘relationship’ is often developed over a long period and the person is convinced to make multiple, generally smaller, payments to the criminal.

convince them to make a payment. Often, they will claim there has been a fraud on the victim’s account and they need to transfer the money to a ‘safe account’ to protect their funds. However, the criminal actually controls the recipient account. Criminals may pose as the police and ask the individual to take part in an undercover operation to investigate ‘fraudulent’ activity.

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PRETENDING TO BE FROM A LEGITIMATE COMPANY FRAUDSTERS pose as organisations such as utility companies, communications providers or government departments, and claim that the victim must settle a fictitious fine or INVOICE AND MANDATE SCAM to return an erroneous refund. The SCAMMERS step into the middle scams can often involve the criminal of people’s legitimate transactions requesting remote access to the to swipe money that was intended victim’s computer. for someone else. Someone could be paying a CEO FRAUD solicitor or a builder, for example, THIS mostly affects businesses. but the criminal intervenes and Criminals may access a company’s convinces the victim to redirect the email system or use spoofing payment into their account software to email a member of the instead. finance team, with what appears to The criminal may persuade their be a legitimate email from the chief victim that the bank details of the executive with a request to change person they intended to pay have payment details or make an urgent changed. Businesses can also be payment to a new account.

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Gift retailer set for expansion COMPANY SECURES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT By Phil Winter philip.winter@reachplc.com

A GIFT retailer that supplies gadgets to the likes of Red5 and Menkind is set for expansion thanks to an eight-figure backing from HSBC. Gift Universe Group, which employs 30 people at its distribution centre in the Stoneferry Park development in Hull, is the UK’s fastest growing gifts and gadgets retailer and wholesaler, selling everything from drones to decanters. The company owns Red5, a business launched by Hull entrepreneur Jonathan Elvidge in 2005. In a bid to meet demand from its growing customer base, Gift Universe has called on HSBC’s funding to scale up the import of stock from across the world, particularly the Far East, by 20 per cent over the next 12 months. Paul Kraftman, chairman and chief executive of Gift Universe Group, said: “The retail sector has

undergone profound change since we launched the business 16 years ago. “To react, we’ve strived to increase not only the range of our customers but also how we reach them. “We started our relationship with Simon Cook and the HSBC team after we acquired Red5, the Hull-based retailer, in 2015. “With the bank’s financial backing we’re now ideally positioned to consolidate our position in the market, driving investment into

new ideas and new practices.� Established in 2002 by Paul Kraftman, Gift Universe employs 1,200 staff and has 80 stores across the UK. The business also wholesales to national retail chains such as John Lewis, Boots, Argos, Debenhams and Waterstones. Gift Universe committed its long-term future to Hull in 2016, when it agreed terms on a ten-year lease for its distribution centre at Stoneferry Park. It is now ideally placed for further

Gift Universe Group supplies the likes of Red5, left expansion, after securing the significant investment from HSBC. Simon Cook, HSBC UK’s relationship director for North Yorkshire and Humber, said: “It is exciting to see a retailer innovating to meet changing consumer behaviour. “The products that the group sell are carefully sourced from suppli-

ers around the world and this expertise is reflected in the high demand from suppliers and shoppers alike. “It is a pleasure to support the business as it undergoes further expansion and we look forward to seeing Paul’s team continue to grow.�

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Airco grows portfolio By philip winter philip.winter@reachplc.com @HullLive

business buys heating company

Leading Hull business Airco has added to its portfolio with the acquisition of a gas and heating specialist for an undisclosed sum. The refrigeration and air conditioning specialist has announced it has bought Natural Gas Services Ltd, based in Hedon Road, in a deal described as “a great move” for both parties. The buyout comes after Natural Gas Services’ founder, Roy Bailey, decided to retire after a long and successful career. The move enables Airco to extend its services into the commercial plumbing and heating sector, doubling its number of heating engineers to 12. Neil Fisher, founder and managing director of Airco, said: “I have known Roy for about 30 years and Airco and Natural Gas Services have worked together many times. “There are synergies between the Neil Fisher, two companies, particularly in managing director terms of our values and commit- of Airco ment to service. “For Airco, the move has two advantages. Firstly, dedicated industrial and when we started, air commercial plumbing conditioning and and heating contracts, heating were two so the buyout will different discicontribute to our plines. But, as existing growth There are synergies technology has plans. between the two advanced, “The acquisition companies, particularly there is now a is a great move for in terms of our values lot of crossover both parties and between the two, I’m delighted to and commitment. meaning we had a have been able to buy Neil Fisher requirement for the business and, at the more heating engisame time, facilitate Roy’s neers. Buying Natural Gas future plans.” Services fulfils this requirement. Airco Ltd, headquartered in Airco “Secondly, by expanding our House, Goulton Street, was founded existing heating division, we are able by Mr Fisher in 1991 and now to tender for and carry out more employs 105 people at six locations,

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Tech event to raises cash for entrepreneur

including Hull, Immingham, Leeds, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Central London. Mr Fisher described Natural Gas Services as a “great fit” for the Airco family, as heating was now an integral part of air conditioning. He said the move enabled him to retain access to the skills and expertise within Natural Gas Services, which he had called upon many times before. Natural Gas Services was founded in 1995 by ex-British Gas engineer Roy and some colleagues. Based in Hedon Road, east Hull, it provides a full range of heating and plumbing services to industrial and commercial clients, as well as

domestic clients and landlords. Founder Roy Bailey, who has been kept on as commercial heating manager to oversee the integration of Natural Gas Services into the group, said he was pleased his company had been bought by Airco, and believed they shared common values. “Natural Gas Services complements Airco very nicely and will extend its position in the market place,” he said. “I have always had a good relationship with Neil and we’ve worked together on many occasions, so having Airco buy Natural Gas Services seems like a fitting extension of that relationship.”

A top tech event is being held in Hull next week to raise money for talented entrepreneur Joshua Barnfather, who needs £100,000 to fund life-extending cancer treatment. TechBites, hosted by GB Recruitment, is back with a bang following a successful event held during the Humber Business Week in June. The event, which will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Hull on Wednesday, November 7, will include a talk from Neil Cattermull, an industry-leading analyst and technology advocate. Money raised at the new TechBites event will be donated to the #DoItForJosh campaign – launched to extend the life of the 30-year-old from Hull. Antonio Tombanane, GB Recruitment operations director, said: “At GB Recruitment, we are specialists in placing candidates in Hull’s growing digital sector so we work closely with C4DI. When we heard about Josh’s appeal, we really wanted to do something to help so we decided to set-up another TechBites event after the first proved to be so popular.“ TechBites takes place at DoubleTree by Hilton Hull on Wednesday, November 7, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

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Business ‘Bee Lady’ on hand to help open up new training room Jean Bishop, Hull’s “Bee Lady,” called in at call centre specialist ResQ last week to open the firm’s new training rooms. Mrs Bishop was made an Honorary Freeman of Hull earlier this year, and also had a miniature statue unveiled in her honour in the city’s Guildhall. She called in at the Hull company’s offices in George Street to cut the ribbon and officially open the new training facilities.

Law firm hires new partner to boost its team law firm Bridge McFarland has boosted its team with the appointment of a new partner. Rachel Foulkes will head the residential conveyancing department at the firm’s Hull office having made the move from Andrew Jackson Solicitors. Ms Foulkes studied at Sheffield University and Chester Law College and worked in Chester and Llandudno before moving to Hull. Rachel is recognised for her expertise in all aspects of freehold and leasehold properties and Help to Buy matters. She said: “There is a lot of scope for the department. I have very good connections with a lot of estate agents and I know we will be getting regular work.”

Conference boss hopes to bring grit and edge to city stages and inspire community

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Conference featuring some of the country’s top speakers will bring “a bit of grit and edge” when it is held in Hull next week. T2 Talks, hosted by Hull-based leadership and training specialist Trans2 Performance, was launched back in 2015 by company CEO Martin Johnson, with a vision to create a world-class event to hear people speak. With a line-up featuring Channel Four’s SAS: Who Dares Wins star Jason Fox and two-time world paratriathlon champion Steve Judge, T2

Talks is now back for a fourth year, with an aim to “inspire and motivate.” Mr Johnson said: “When I launched Trans2 Performance in Hull three-and-a-half years ago, I also wanted to create an event in the city, which was T2 Talks. “When I came to Hull, there was nothing really on. There was so much stuff going on in London and I wanted to try and create a night where people could go and hear people speak. “We have some fantastic speakers this year, so hopefully it will be a

Property firm scoops a top national award Profits up for Nippon Gohsei Risby Homes site manager Oliver Barrett has been awarded the prestigious ‘Seal of Excellence’ by the National House Building Council (NHBC). The award recognises the work Oliver has done on Risby’s latest development, Westcote Farm in South Cave. Now in its 38th year, the Pride in the Job awards celebrate the contribution site managers make in creating homes of outstanding quality. More than 16,000 site managers across the UK were eligible for the award, with only 140 winning the Seal of Excellence. Oliver said: “’We are proud to receive our latest award. A combination of teamwork, dedication and hard work has enabled us to win this award.’’

profits are up at Saltend-based plastic manufacturer Nippon Gohsei UK as demand for the company’s specialist product continues to rise. Nippon Gohsei, part of the Saltend Chemicals Park, saw revenue rise to £115m in the year ending March 31, 2018, as profits soared to £13.1m. The Japanese company, which runs its UK arm from Hull, said investment in the Saltend plant meant it was well placed to meet rising demand for its products. Nippon Gohsei UK manufactures a special type of plastic, used primarily for food packaging and fuel tanks. The company said in its accounts, filed recently: “The overall market for EVOH (Ethylene

Vinyl Alcohol Copoylmer) continued to grow at a good rate, enabling turnover to increase and profits to improve. “Trading profit increased on the back of good sales volume and production. The directors anticipate a further increase in trading activity, although there is pressure in the market on sales price and rises in raw material prices which could impact on the expectant level of profitability.” Nippon Gohsei saw its UK revenues rise from £9.2m in the 2016-17 financial year, to £11m in the last year. Revenues also rose for the company across Europe and the rest of the world. Nippon Gohsei UK employs more than 120 people at its Saltend site.

Martin Johnson, founder of Trans2Performance, at T2 Talks pictures: Karl Andre Photography

really special night for everyone attending.” Joining Jason Fox and Steve Judge on the line-up are founder of Bodyshot Performance Leanne Spencer and Mr Johnson himself. More than 150 people are already confirmed at the event, with major companies from Smith & Nephew and KCOM to Siemens Gamesa and MKM all confirmed as attendees. Trans2 Performance runs a variety of leadership, training and management services and works with business, sporting and military organisations. Mr Johnson said T2 Talks had always set out to be different from

most conferences. “Another aim of the event was to prove you can glean as much value from a professional sportsman or military person as you can from a high-profile business figure,” he said. “There are very few rules for the speakers. They get 25 minutes to speak, and the talks generally have a bit of grit and edge. “It is not as corporate as a lot of conferences are. “We always give the speakers a fair run, and some of their stories are quite raw.” T2 Talks is being held at The Deep on Thursday, November 8.

The Nippon Gohsei plant at Saltend The business said while the price of raw material “remains a concern” as it moves forward, it was well placed to continue its growth. “The company is in a good position to respond to increasing market demand, having invested in the plant and skill base across the business.

“Raw material prices remain a concern and the directors continue to monitor closely to mitigate the impact. With current planned capital expenditure, it is expected to remain debt-free within the next financial year.” Nippon Gohsei, a Japanese company, was formed in 1927 and today employs over 1,500 people.

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Charity lunch raises funds for sailor fund

the Sailors’ Children’s Society Sportsman’s Lunch has smashed its fundraising record following a packed-out event at Hull’s DoubleTree by Hilton. A total of ÂŁ57,431 was raised at last week’s event, which will be used towards winter welfare and clothing grants for the disadvantaged children of seafarers both locally and throughout the UK. Deanne Thomas, chief officer of the society, said: “The event was a resounding success. The business people of Hull and East Yorkshire are not only hugely supportive of our charity, but also come to the lunch to have some fun and spend time socialising with colleagues and contacts. We’d like to thank everyone for their generosity and involvement in the event and are pleased to confirm the Sportsman’s Lunch for next year .â€?

Christian Richards with one of his Penny Farthings

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‘Retro’ bikes cost more than pennies By philip winter philip.winter@reachplc.com @HullLive

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n East Yorkshire entrepreneur who designs and builds bespoke Penny Farthing bicycles left a career as an IT engineer to follow his passion. Christian Richards said he first made himself one of the distinctive bikes, known for having a front wheel significantly larger than the rear, for a bit of fun and years later has seen his hobby turn into a successful business. He said: “I first started doing this in about 2013 and made one for myself just for a bit of fun. “I got lots of interest when I posted a picture of it on social media and had lots of phone calls and messages from people asking if I could make one for them. I then had a decision to make, over whether to keep my job as an IT engineer and just carry on making them for fun, or whether to make it a full-time job.� Christian’s business, Richards of England, has also introduced a new

range of children’s Penny Farthings. Christian said he believed he was the only person in the country who was making bespoke Penny Farthings exactly as they would have been in the 19th century. “There are other people making them, but not in the same way that I do. “People who make them buy modern saddles and handlebars for them, and just stick them on, but I make them all from scratch. “It takes about six to seven weeks to make a Penny Farthing from start to finish and the larger ones start from around ÂŁ2,800. For the amount of time and hours that go into them though, I don’t think the value is bad.â€? Penny Farthings were popular in the 1870s and 1880s and it was the first machine to be called a “bicycleâ€?. Christian said a lot of his customers today are enthusiasts, who want a Penny Farthing exactly like those ridden more than a century ago. “I have shipped them to Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Israel, France and Germany,â€? he said.

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possible split has emerged between the region’s local councils over the future of economic development across the

Humber. Three councils – Hull City Council, East Riding Council and North East Lincolnshire Council – have backed the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to continue covering its current geography. However, North Lincolnshire Council – also currently a member of the Humber LEP – has expressed

The business community has been absolutely behind the humber as a way forward for the LEP Mark Jones, Hull’s director of regeneration

an interest in widening the geography to include the area currently covered by the Greater Lincolnshire LEP. A government review published in July said councils could no longer be members of more than one LEP, in a move aimed at streamlining partnerships by giving them stronger governance and capacity. East Riding Council is also currently a member of the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding LEP, with the two Lincolnshire councils being members of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP. At a Humber LEP meeting held last month, East Riding Council leader Stephen Parnaby said it was the council’s preference to remain in the Humber LEP. Cllr Peter Wheatley, of North East Lincolnshire Council, said it was “in full support of a Humber-based LEP given the strong economic base that it offered”. North Lincolnshire Council leader Rob Waltham said he saw the LEP review as the chance to “create a larger footprint and a more powerful, strategic voice”.

Lord Haskins, Stephen Parnaby and Steve Brady

The Humber LEP receives a mixture of Whitehall and European funding, to spend on projects across the region. So far, money has been spent on schemes ranging from flood alleviation to the new Bonus Arena in Hull. Overall, it has secured more than £223m of government funding. Cllr Stephen Parnaby said that East Riding’s preference would be to stay in the Humber LEP, saying it was important “to ensure the area maximised its potential and did not miss out on opportunities as had happened in the past”. He said the Humber estuary was “an economic bloc that should be sustained”, adding “any other decision had the potential to leave the area in a complex situation”. Speaking at a recent city council scrutiny committee, Hull’s director of regeneration Mark Jones said:

“The business community has been absolutely behind the Humber as a way forward for the LEP. “It’s good for the Humber, it’s good for the likes of ABP and it’s good for the offshore wind sector because we’ve got offshore service and maintenance in Grimsby and offshore manufacturing in Hull with Siemens Gamesa. “As a result, I would say the Humber has the best offshore wind offer, not just in the UK, but in Europe and that has come about through strong support across the Humber.” Mr Jones said the city council had aways supported a LEP covering the Humber’s four council areas and he welcomed backing from East Riding and North-East Lincolnshire councils for the Humber model as a way forward. “The North Lincs response to the LEP board has been to support the

Steve Brady

concept of a Humber LEP, but they also want a much larger footprint extended to the south to take in all of Lincolnshire,” he said. “It would mean a LEP stretching all the way from Bridlington to the Wash. That is not something we in Hull would support.”

Brewery boss raises a glass to tax freeze

Matthew Hodgson, director of Great Newsome Brewery

the owner of an East Yorkshire brewery has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of a one-year freeze on beer tax. Matthew Hodgson, director at Great Newsome Brewery, previously warned raising the tax, which had been widely expected to be included in Monday’s Budget statement, would be “highly detrimental” to the industry. Breweries including Great Newsome, based in Holderness, breathed a sigh of relief when Chancellor Philip Hammond revealed the price of beer and spirits will not go up in price.

Mr Hodgson said: “The freeze on beer duty and the Chancellor’s acknowledgement of the value of the great British pub is pleasing. “In addition, slashing high street rates by 30 per cent will help struggling pub businesses who have been under such enormous pressure. The support of pubs is vital to the growth of the innovative UK craft brewing industry and therefore to businesses like Great Newsome. “There was no mention of reform of the Small Breweries Relief fund, which we have

been lobbying for along with SIBA. It was introduced in 2001 to help new and small breweries compete in a sector dominated by global businesses. “Seventeen years on, the market looks very different, and while the relief is still vital, it needs reshaping. Currently, a steep rise in duty is applied once the milestone of 5,000 hectolitres is reached which is putting breweries out of business.” The planned tax hike would have added 2p to the price of a pint of beer or cider.

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YOUR MONEY POUND NOTES

CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS IN STORES ‘MORE POPULAR THAN CHIP AND PIN’ Contactless payments are now more popular than chip and pin card payments when people pay in UK stores, according to a major payments processing company. Payments technology company Worldpay, which processes payments for large retailers as well as small businesses, said it is the first time it has seen “tap and go” contactless payments overtake chip and pin. The switch-over happened in June, according to Worldpay, which said 51% of in-store card transactions in that month were contactless, rising further to 52% in July.

PAYDAY LENDERS SHOULD CONSIDER PRO-ACTIVE COMPENSATION OFFERS, SAYS REGULATOR Payday lenders have been told to consider whether they should be pro-actively offering customers compensation, even if they have not made a complaint. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written a strongly-worded letter to chief executives of payday lenders, saying firms should assess their lending activity to determine whether creditworthiness assessments are compliant. It follows an increase in complaints about unaffordable lending, such as borrowers taking out a ‘chain’ of loans over an extended period. AVERAGE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY ‘CHEAPER THAN A DECADE AGO’ The cost of a life insurance policy is nearly £100 per year cheaper on average than it was 10 years ago, according to analysis by CompareCover.com. The average monthly cost a decade ago was £33.75, adding up to £405 per year, the website found. The average cost now is £25.79 per month or £309.48 annually, a difference of £95.52. Compare Cover looked at the average level of cover, premium cost and term offered by providers through the website between 2008 and 2018. ■■Financial fact: First-time buyer numbers across the UK have reached their highest levels in over a year. According to trade association UK Finance which represents lenders, there were 35,500 new first-time buyer mortgages completed in August, the highest monthly total since June 2017.

Finances starting to look a bit scary? H

alloween is upon us – and if your finances are giving you nightmares, now might be the time to get to grips with any money horrors lurking around the corner. In many cases, there may be simple steps you can take to spirit some of these problems away. Here are six money horrors and the action to take to address them...

icky Shaw has a few suggestions about V ways to protect yourself and your money

Standing by while your savings suffer Tom Adams, head of research at savingschampion.co.uk says it’s worth seeking out the best returns available for your rainy day pot of cash savings. Failing to get your “If you don’t take any action, tax return in on time providers will not necessarily be For people who need to fill in tripping over themselves to help self-assessment tax returns, the improve your return. Even with the deadline for getting paper returns in base rate going up in August 2018, is midnight on October 31, 2018. many providers did not increase all Many people nowadays fill in their of their savings interest rates and of tax return online, and the deadline those that were increased, not all for this is midnight on January 31, have been raised by the full 0.25%,” 2019. You’ll usually pay a penalty if he says. you’re late. Figures from the taxman “Don’t dismiss a provider because show some people end up filling you haven’t come across it before, their tax returns over Christmas and make sure that funds deposited with New Year – so if you don’t want this them are covered by the Financial to get in the way of the festivities you Services Compensation Scheme may want to plan ahead. (FSCS) and, if you have any doubts, sticking to the £85,000 Paying more than you need to for limit per person, per banking your car insurance According to comparison site Comparethemarket.com, 62% of drivers don’t switch provider – meaning they could be missing out on a cheaper deal elsewhere. It says the average saving for switching stands at £113.09. Simon McCulloch, a director at comparethemarket.com, says: “If Is it frightful shopping around became the norm when you for the majority of drivers, the check your increased competition would help bank accounts? drive prices down.”

licence should cover you should the worst happen. In order to improve your savings returns, you may need to take a well-informed leap of faith and consider a name you are less familiar with. “Certainly, the worst thing you can do is accept poor-paying accounts as, with a little effort, your pocket stands to gain by being active.” Staying on a mortgage lender’s standard variable rate (SVR) Home-owners whose initial mortgage deal comes to an end may find themselves on their lenders’ SVR – when they could potentially be better off switching. The average two-year fixed mortgage rate on the market fell to 2.49% in October, from 2.53% in September,

Don’t be afraid of addressing your money issues. Hiding from them won’t help

according to Moneyfacts.co.uk, so now could be a good time to shop around. Paying the loyalty penalty with your energy bills A string of energy providers have recently announced bill hikes – so if you’re worried about the chill on your wallet this winter then it’s worth having a look around and asking your current provider about other tariffs as well as seeing what other suppliers are offering. As well as switching provider, there may be other ways to see if you could save, such as checking if you are eligible for any rebates or discounts, which may be available if you’re a pensioner or on a low income, for example. Also make sure you’re not wasting energy. Making sure appliances aren’t left on standby and only boiling the amount of water you need in the kettle could help. Energy watchdog Ofgem has further tips on their website which could help (ofgem.gov.uk). Paying more than you need to for your borrowing It may be possible to cut the cost of your borrowing by shifting the balance to a credit card which has a 0% initial interest-free period. But there are some factors to consider in weighing up whether it’s worthwhile, such as any fees for moving to the new card, and whether you can afford to clear the balance at the end of the zero interest period, after which the interest could surge.

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BUSINESS marketing agency moves to old town for a hull ‘Fredquarters’

From left, Georgia Allenby, of Allenby Commercial, Dominic Frary, of Fred Marketing and Emma Pearson-Kendall, of Fred Marketing Pictures: Fred Marketing

Marketeers move to new HQ By philip winter philip.winter@reachplc.com @HullLive

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hull marketing agency has unveiled its new offices in the heart of the city’s Old Town. Fred Marketing, which formerly had its home overlooking Hull Marina, has move to the newlyrefurbished Danish Buildings in High Street. Dubbed its “Fredquarters,” the company has become the anchor tenant of the High Street building, which has been renovated by prop-

erty developer Allenby Commercial. Emma Pearson-Kendall, managing director at Fred Marketing, said: “This is a fantastic new working space for Fred in an excellent location that we’re proud to call home. “As well as our marketing, PR and design work with clients around the world and in this region, we’re also delivering more strategic business consultancy than ever before, so a move to these stunning new premises is perfectly timed to accommodate our growing team. “It’s also a great way to showcase the city, as our clients from further

afield fall in love with the old town – it’s a very special place.” As one of the region’s leading fullservice marketing agencies, Fred Marketing provides a full range of business-focussed marketing solutions to clients based regionally, nationally and internationally across the UK, Europe and the USA. Fred was formerly based on Hull Marina, but has recently expanded its operations and needed a new home for its headquarters. “The building is very special and the Allenby team has worked with us throughout the entire refurbishment

process, making sure we have been involved every step of the way,” Ms Pearson-Kendall said. “We wanted a building that was unique and had a real sense of identity and a rich history, but was also complete with everything we needed to run a modern growing business and the Danish Buildings provides us with exactly that.” Originally built in 1858, the Danish Buildings were purchased by Allenby Commercial in May 2017 from Hull City Council, along with the grade one-listed property, Bayles House, at the rear of the building.

The Danish Buildings have now been carefully redesigned into 12 studio spaces, and demand has been high since its unveiling. More than 80 per cent of the rooms in the Danish Buildings have been let. Georgia Allenby, design and marketing manager at Allenby Commercial, said: “We love the architecture and extensive history of Hull’s High Street. Before we had acquired the building we already had a vision of businesses that we wanted to attract to the area and we knew exactly the type of space we needed to create in order to do this.”

Work begins on first phase of new development

Steve Mattinson and Ian Hodges

Construction of the first phase of residential development is now under way at Brough South after land-raising and infrastructure work was completed. Barratt Homes Yorkshire East will create 200 new homes at its development, Harrier Chase, in the first wave of building work at the site, located on the east of the town. The new properties will range from two-bedroom starter homes to detached, four-bedroom executive houses and will be in easy reach of new amenities the development will bring to the thriving East Yorkshire town. Ian Hodges, managing director of

the Horncastle Group PLC, said: “A huge amount of work has been completed to get us to this point, both in terms of designing and planning the development and significant infrastructure and land raising work. “To see that work culminating in new homes emerging from the ground will be fantastic and an opportunity for local people to finally see this exciting development take shape. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the partners that have invested time and energy in helping us take Brough South forward, including East Riding Council,

Barratt Homes, Homes England, Network Rail, the Education and Skills Funding Agency, and the host of other suppliers and contractors that have worked on the scheme. “Although this is just the start of residential construction, with lots more high-quality development to come, it is a key moment in the history of Brough South and we’re delighted to have reached it.” The Horncastle Group is bringing Brough South forward on behalf of the Brough South Consortium, which is made up of the developers, local landowners, Alma Jordan (Builders) Ltd, Riplingham Estates and BAE Systems.

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