James Lewis

The UK's largest real estate and infrastructure forum will stage its sixth and final Leeds event at the Royal Armouries from 18–20 May 2027, before moving to Liverpool from 2028. (Photo supplied by UKREiiF)

UKREiiF to move from Leeds to Liverpool in 2028
The UK's largest real estate and infrastructure festival will stage its sixth and final Leeds event next year, before moving to Liverpool from 2028.

Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said:  “The Bank’s new office in Leeds is an important milestone in our long-term commitment to the city." (Photo by Henry Nicholls/PA Wire)

Bank of England announces new office space in Leeds

Voters are heading to the polls in Leeds

Leeds City Council election results 2026

The YEP/ YP Clocktower at the former offices on Wellington Street, Leeds. Photograph by Tony Johnson.

YP clock tower: Big Ben rust removal firm chimes in

Plans have been unveiled for a new cancer centre in Headingley, Leeds, as part of a proposed health initiative at AMT Headingley Stadium. (L-R) Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Felix Kumi-Ampofo, Sue Ward, Dr. Penny Kechagioglou, Fiona Bolam, Paul Caddick, Dame Linda Pollard, Mark Middleton OAM, Aldo Rolfo, Rob Oates." (Photo by Tom Pearson)

Plans unveiled for cancer centre at AMT Headingley Stadium

Aire Park in Leeds’ South Bank area

Plans for 13,000 homes in new town at Leeds South Bank

People living near site of proposed battery plant call for council decision to block project

People living near site of proposed battery plant call for council decision

Leeds United's Elland Road stadium

Sale of land around Elland Road stadium could attract £2bn of investment

Coun Mahalia Hema France-Mir

Tributes to popular Yorkshire councillor who was a ‘source of joy’

The peleton on stage 2 of the Tour de France, climb the steepest part of Jenkin Road in Sheffield, back in 2014 (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Tour de France Femmes coming to Leeds and Sheffield in 2027

UKREiiF will be hosted in Leeds in 2027, it has been confirmed

UKREiiF to stay in Leeds until at least 2027

Leeds Station viewed from Hilton Granary Wharf. PIC: Simon Hulme

Pressure on Government to fund fast trains between Leeds and Sheffield

A view of Sheffield station.

Better rail connectivity would boost cities - Tom Hunt & James Lewis

GoCardless has announced that it is set to open a new office in Leeds. Photo shows a view of the Leeds Skyline from Beeston, Leeds Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 28th August 2025

GoCardless set to launch new office in Leeds

Harmony Energy faced more than 1,000 objections to it’s proposal for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Ledston and Allerton Bywater.

Harmony Energy: Energy firm could appeal against battery plant decision

Newton Lane near Ledston. Google image.

Battery storage plant plan near Yorkshire villages rejected for second time

Green Lane, near Methley.

Environmental fears as plans lodged for new quarry in Yorkshire

Queensway School in Yeadon

Staff speak of mental health trauma of school closure U-turn

Queensway primary: Council under fire over Yeadon school closure U-turn

Queensway primary: Council under fire over Yeadon school closure U-turn

Plans to rejuvenate Elland Road are moving forward.

Council approve regeneration plans for Leeds United's Elland Road home

Dan Spencer, Founder and CEO of Torsion Group, said: “This is a landmark moment not just for our company but for Leeds. The opportunity to help create a new neighbourhood in such a pivotal part of the city centre is incredibly exciting." (Photo supplied on behalf of JV partners)

Hammerson completes sale of Leeds assets for £26m
Real estate company Hammerson has completed the sale of its standalone Templar Street assets in Leeds to a joint venture between Khalbros and Torsion Group, for £26m.
Greg Wright

The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced it will remain in Leeds in 2026, providing a significant boost for the city’s reputation and economy. (Photo from UKREiiF)

UKREiiF 2026: Leeds confirmed as host city

Leeds Town Hall.

Leeds City Council agrees £100m in budget savings

Leeds city centre has experienced a slowdown in new construction starts, according to a survey from Deloitte. Photo: Leeds' skyline pictured last year. James Hardisty

New construction slows in Leeds centre amid ‘challenging’ backdrop

Neil Galjaard, Markel’s divisional managing director for the UK, said: “We’re planning to grow the Markel UK Leeds team to over 200 people over the next 24 months across a range of roles." (Photo supplied on behalf of Markel)

Markel to boost staff numbers in Leeds by 25 per cent

Leeds City Council expects to break even at the end of 2024/25.

Leeds Council could close museum and cut jobs in £100m budget cuts

The ground breaking ceremony at Sweet Street, in Leeds. Left to right: Jean-Marc Vandevivere, CEO of PLATFORM, Cllr James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, Colin Bennett, investment director at Housing Growth Partnership and Mark Jones, managing director at Multiroom, Winvic.

Work begins on first phase of new £500m residential scheme in Leeds South Bank

Aire Park, the 24-acre acre mixed use development on Leeds’ South Bank has launched the city’s newest commercial district with the opening of buildings 1 and 3 South Brook Street, reintroducing a historic street name to the city.

Aire Park: First buildings opened in new Leeds commercial neighbourhood

Susan Hinchcliffe pictured at the Doubletree by Hilton, Granary Wharf, Leeds. PIC: Simon Hulme

Mass transit will supercharge regeneration - Susan Hinchcliffe & James Lewis

Councillor James Lewis, Leader of Leeds City Council was on hand to present a cheque for £3,000

Leeds charity celebrates funding win

UKREiiF, which brought together over 13,000 official attendees in 2024, has now generated £38.5m since its inaugural event in 2022, according to analysis by Arup. Picture supplied by UKREiiF.

Major conference generated almost £21m of local economic activity in 2024

Sir Lindsay Hoyle at the civic event commemorating the life and achievements of Rob Burrow. (Photo: Tony Johnson)

Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays tribute to Rhinos legend Rob Burrow at civic reception
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has hailed Rob Burrow as an inspiration whose legacy will long endure, at a ceremony to honour the late Leeds Rhinos star.
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“After fourteen of the happiest years, I’ve decided that the time is right to move on and I will be leaving the council at the end of 2024. I have genuinely loved being Chief Executive of Leeds City Councilcc Tony Johnson

Chief Executive of Leeds City Council Tom Riordan to leave role at end of 2024

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin

Leeds asks government to protect unwanted HS2 land near station from being sold

Views of Leeds Skyline. Strong growth was recorded in Leeds' development market in 2023, according to Deloitte's annual Crane Survey. Picture by Simon Hulme

City centre living boosts Yorkshire city centre development

Runners make their way through Roundhay Park. PIC: Steve Riding

Charging for car parking at Leeds parks would be a mistake - YP Letters

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Yorkshire to showcase regeneration and development opportunities at UKREiiF 2024

Boris Johnson scaled back HS2 in November 2021, announcing the eastern leg would stop at East Midlands Parkway and not run to Yorkshire.

Leeds received less than half its £100m consolation after HS2 was scaled back

Leeds Council said almost 700 hectares of land is being safeguarded for the project and some of it is “valuable brownfield land” worth more than £8m per hectare.

'Valuable' land kept for HS2 in Leeds over 10 years will be sold off

Cllr James Lewis, Leeds City Council (left) with Laurent Bergier, general manager at Schneider Electric.

110 jobs set to be created as Schneider Electric makes £7.2m Leeds investment

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak walks to his hotel on the first day of the Conservative Part Conference in Manchester

Sunak told Leeds needs to 'see the money' after his transport claims

The leader of Leeds City Council, Coun James Lewis, and the chair of Unity Enterprise, Sharon Jandu OBE, have jointly unveiled a plaque to celebrate the opening of a fully refurbished Leeds Media Centre. (Photo supplied by Unity Enterprise)

Jobs boost for Leeds as media centre provides space for entrepreneurs

There are growing concerns about the spiralling cost of Europe’s largest infrastructure project, which is expected to reach £71bn even if services never reach Yorkshire.

Chance to connect Leeds and Sheffield with high-speed rail ‘must not be missed’

The ground has been placed on the council’s ACV list following a nomination from the Leeds United Supporters’ Trust (LUST), which was backed by the club. Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

Leeds United's stadium named as an Asset of Community Value

An early representation of what the new HS2 trains could look like.

HS2: New plans to get high-speed trains to Leeds being explored

Thousands of delegates attended UKREiiF in Leeds last week

UKREiiF was resounding success for Leeds: James Lewis and Tom Riordan

Work has begun on the next stage of Aire Park, a new district being built by Vastint UK in the heart of Leeds’ South Bank.

New district set to provide a home for 3,000 people

The event was first held in Leeds in 2022.

Leeds will host UKREiiF for third year in 2024, organisers announce

The cladding scandal is far from ove

Leeds meeting for leaseholders in Yorkshire affected by cladding scandal

Meadow Lane plot in South Bank Leeds

Council seeks developer to create ‘architecturally unique’ residential building

Councillor James Lewis with reps from MEPC, Wates, Arup, CBRE, JLL, Savills outside the new development. Picture: Bevan Cockerill

Wellington Place 'success story' hailed as Leeds business district expands again

Charlotte Crosswell, Chair of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology, launches its Leeds base at Nexus Leeds University. Picture by Simon Hulme 28th February 2023

New body to make UK a global financial innovation leader launches in Leeds

An artist's impression of what the new Leeds station will look like after the £46m transformation is completed

Leeds station transformation: Next stage of £46m project about to get underway

Lilia Zhukova lights a candle at the vigil held at York Minster, to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces.
24th February 2023.

Yorkshire comes together to mark sad anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Council tax rise approved as budget passed

Leeds residents will see council tax rise by close to five per cent in April

Keith Parker with his wife Lenny

Tributes paid to former pit pony driver turned Lord Mayor of Leeds

The official opening of xDesign's new Leeds office with (left to right) Ciji Duncan, Chief People Officer at xDesign; Martyn Long, Head of Employment and Skills at Leeds City Council; Councillor James Lewis, council leader; Jeff Watkins, Chief Product and Technology Officer at xDesign and Matt Ward, Head of Leeds (xDesign). Picture: Simon Vine

xDesign announces Leeds Council partnership as move to new offices completed

Leeds Innovation Arc aims to bring in new businesses and jobs to the city, as well as improving public spaces.

Leeds council propose major developments with 'Leeds Innovation Arc'

Sheffield's ever changing skyline. PIC: Scott Merrylees

Connecting cities will help us build out of recession - James Lewis & Terry Fox

The Headrow in Leeds city centre. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

King Charles III Yorkshire bus diversions: Where are the Leeds bus diversions?

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