#BankofEngland Archives ⋆ Leeds Star

30th January 2026

JOBS

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Major Apprenticeship Fair Returns to Leeds This February

The North of England’s largest apprenticeship recruitment fair is set to return to Leeds this February, bringing together employers, training providers and thousands of potential applicants under one roof. Taking place at Leeds’s First Direct Bank Arena on Wednesday 11 February 2026, the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair will run from 1pm to 7pm. Organised…

26th September 2025

WHAT'S ON

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First Direct Bank Arena to Host the North’s Largest Digital Careers Fair This September

The North’s largest digital careers fair is set to return to the First Direct Arena in Leeds on Tuesday 30 September. The free-to-attend Leeds Digital Careers Fair, hosted by Leeds City Council, will bring together more than 50 leading digital and technology companies from across the region. This year’s event is sponsored by the…

22nd September 2024

JOBS

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Leeds Digital Careers Fair to Take Place at First Direct Arena on September 24

The Leeds Digital Careers Fair is set to return to the First Direct Arena on Tuesday, September 24. This no-cost event, hosted by Leeds City Council, will feature a variety of businesses and educational providers from around the region, each presenting opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in the digital sector. With…

14th July 2023

MONEY

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Leeds joins major new Open Finance Coalition

Leeds has thrown its support behind a new coalition to open up financial data to deliver better outcomes for consumers and SMEs. Launched by the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology, the new Open Finance Coalition will demonstrate the power of leveraging financial data to deliver better outcomes and financial awareness for SMEs and…

CGI showing plans for Aire Park. Credit- VastintUK

18th March 2022

NEWS

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Double delight as work on landmark Aire Park hits two key milestones

An exciting double milestone has been reached in the development of Aire Park – the urban oasis that will change the face of Leeds city centre and strengthen its reputation as a world-class place to work, rest and play. The largest new city centre green space in the UK, Aire Park will be made…

4th February 2022

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Trusted Leeds-made money was a sound investment for 19th Century bankers

If there’s one thing Yorkshire folk have become famous for over the centuries, it’s knowing how to take care of their money. And shrewd 19th Century bankers were quick to cash in on that tried and trusted Leeds name by printing and circulating their own local pound notes. The beautifully ornate currency proved an ingenious…

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Major Apprenticeship Fair Returns to Leeds This February

First Direct Bank Arena to Host the North’s Largest Digital Careers Fair This September

Leeds Digital Careers Fair to Take Place at First Direct Arena on September 24

Leeds joins major new Open Finance Coalition

Double delight as work on landmark Aire Park hits two key milestones

Trusted Leeds-made money was a sound investment for 19th Century bankers

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