Commerce & Industry

What helps more young women build careers in engineering? Women make up 44% of @Spencer_Group's latest apprentice intake. Mentoring and education partnerships are helping widen access to the industry. Read their story on pages 16 and 17: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #SpencerGroup

Could up to 90% funding unlock your team’s potential? @UniOfHull Skills Bootcamps starting in Grimsby this November will develop leadership skills or explore robotics, AI and automation. SMEs can receive 90% funding and larger employers 70%. #Grimsby commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Could British pumpkins become a Halloween rarity? A @_Novuna Business Finance poll found 84% of UK farmers could cut product lines if extreme summers become normal, with 17% saying pumpkins may no longer be viable. #UKFarming commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Could the North Sea become an industrial bridge between the Humber and Norway? The Energetic Future Conference 2026 will bring business leaders to Hull to explore hydrogen, CO2 transport, offshore wind and maritime opportunities. #Humber #Energy commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How valuable is an audit when it is no longer compulsory? @ForresterBoyd explains how audits can strengthen financial controls, improve reporting and provide confidence to lenders and investors. Explore the considerations on pages 7/8: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #BusinessAudit

How can research create a more sustainable fire service? The @UniOfHull and @HumbersideFire are using carbon mapping tools to better understand the environmental impact of supply chain decisions. Read more on page 23: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #Sustainability #UniversityOfHull

What is driving regional industry forward? Discover @sevadis, Sievi, @BG_Solicitors, @ForresterBoyd, Rainham Steel, @KirkbyLindsey and HICA Training Academy in the latest Commerce & Industry. #CommerceAndIndustry #BusinessGrowth commerce-industry.co.uk/comm…

Can the North turn its £68bn tech ecosystem into a global powerhouse? TECH SY’s Northern Tech Summit will unite entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers in Sheffield to tackle barriers to growth and strengthen connections. #NorthernTech commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Who will turn a shortlist place into a trophy? Twenty-seven organisations are in the running for the @HEYBizAwards 2026, with winners across 12 categories crowned on 19 November. #BusinessAwards #HEY commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How can training better reflect the needs of local employers? HEY LSIP 2.0 will guide skills and workforce development across Hull and East Yorkshire between 2026 and 2029. Explore the plan on pages 6 and 7: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #SkillsDevelopment #HullAndEastYorkshire

Can research help protect the one in four properties expected to face flood risk by mid-century? @UniOfHull and @UWEBristol are leading PFRnet+, uniting five universities to accelerate practical flood resilience solutions. #FloodResilience commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Should financial help towards a first home be given as a gift or a loan? @ForresterBoyd explains why families should consider repayment, control and tax before providing support. Read more on page 12: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #FirstTimeBuyers #FinancialPlanning

Why is Hull’s low carbon infrastructure attracting international attention? Japanese officials visited the Hull Heat Network to see how it will deliver cleaner heating to city centre buildings and support net zero ambitions. #Hull #LowCarbon commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How ready is your business for fleet electrification? @sevadis provides connected workplace and home charging solutions designed to simplify energy monitoring, expenses and fleet management. Explore the solutions on page 9: commerce-industry.co.uk/comm… #EVCharging #FleetManagement

Who will power the UK’s growing space sector? @hullcollegegrp and @SpaceHubYorks will unite industry and education leaders on 8 October to turn the workforce challenge into action. #SpaceSector #FutureSkills commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How much difference can £50,000 make close to home? In two years, The Bradbury Foundation has backed 30 projects supporting over 10,000 people across Lincolnshire and the East Riding, with grants of up to £2,000 still available. #CommunityFunding commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

What does it take to keep a creative agency thriving for 20 years? Lincoln-based @ShootingStar_UK has marked two decades after supporting 300+ clients, employing 40+ people and creating opportunities for 100+ young people. #Lincolnshire #Business commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Can the Humber give Britain’s coastal economies a stronger voice? @HumberMandR has joined 10 other founding clusters to launch a national network focused on skills, innovation and supply chains. #MaritimeUK #Humber commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

Could Hull help launch Britain’s future space workforce? @hullcollegegrp's ORBIT programme will connect vocational learners with space careers and offer free micromodules to colleges nationwide. #SpaceCareers #Hull commerce-industry.co.uk/late…

How did a mother and daughter turn TikTok success into national growth? Dolly's Desserts now has 1.7m followers and 40 employees across three Barnsley sites, with @BarnsleyBiz grants helping expand production. #Barnsley #BusinessGrowth commerce-industry.co.uk/late…