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£Multi-Billion Leeds Growth Plan to Create 100,000 Jobs

A transformative 10-year vision for Leeds sets out a path to £20 billion in economic growth and 100,000 new jobs.

30 Oct 2025

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New Sport and Health Tech Hub Launched by University

Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is launching a ground breaking sport health tech incubator aimed at tackling health inequalities and driving innovation across the sector.

21 Oct 2025

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Planning Law Experts Walton & Co Relocate to Support Continued Growth

Walton & Co, a Leeds-based planning law firm, has strengthened its team and relocated to a new office in the heart of the city.

21 Oct 2025

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Leeds surpasses London in AI employment growth

A new report from Leeds-based data firm The Data City reveals that local AI companies are expanding their workforce at an impressive annual rate of 22%—more than triple London’s 7.2% and significantly above the national average of 4.8%.

26 Sep 2025

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GoCardless Expands UK Presence with New Leeds Office

GoCardless, a leading bank payment company, has announced the opening of a new office in Leeds.

23 Sep 2025

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Construction Begins on New Lidl Warehouse in Leeds

Work has commenced on Lidl’s new warehouse in Leeds, a development set to create 400 jobs

29 Aug 2025

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Leeds leads the UK for the highest concentration of large corporations outside London.

Leeds has the highest number of large corporate firms outside London, according to a new biannual survey that examines the health and locations of the UK’s major companies.

10 Jul 2025

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Medicines watchdog set to establish ‘Digital Hub’ in city

The UK’s medicines regulator is set to open a new “digital hub” in West Yorkshire.

5 Jun 2025

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FCA strengthens its presence in Leeds with office expansion and new job creation, reinforcing its commitment to regional growth

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has expanded its footprint at 6 Queen Street in Leeds, adding an additional 5,000 square feet of office space

12 Feb 2025

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Leeds Cements Its Status as a Premier UK Innovation Hub, with Tech Sector Growth Surpassing National Average by Over Twofold.

Leeds’ ambition to become the UK’s leading financial and technology hub has received a major boost, with 61 high-growth innovation businesses choosing to open or expand offices across the city’s key business districts this year.

6 Dec 2024

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