Skills, public sector procurement and supply chain development were the key themes on the agenda at this morning’s ‘Hidden Strengths’ debate, organised by Yorkshire Business Insider.

“The Leeds City Region is one of the most important centres for financial and legal services but it also has one of the biggest manufacturing clusters outside London and manufacturing has a key role to play in rebalancing the economy,” says Insider deputy editor…

Spread risk, learn from others to makes sure you avoid their mistakes and make the most of every opportunity to meet people and network are some of the top tips for exporters from Lord Digby Jones.

The former Minister of Trade and Industry was speaking at an event in Wakefield, organised by UKTI and  looking at export growth opportunities for companies in the advanced engineering sector.

Manufacturing accounts for 40…

Bagel Nash has unveiled plans to open up to 40 new stores in the next five years and create around 200 jobs according to TheBusinessDesk.com.

The bagel and coffee shop chain is also set to rebrand its existing outlets as its new management team starts to put its plans into action.

Bagel Nash was bought from itsfounders Uri and Karen Mizrahi last year by Andy Micklethwaite and Sara…