Sanderson Weatherall has acquired Clark Weightman, a firm of Chartered Surveyors and commercial property consultants based in the Humber region. This strategic acquisition bolsters Sanderson Weatherall’s presence in the Humber, East Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire regions, including the key port locations of Hull and Grimsby. It also expands the firm’s service offering to clients across various sectors. Clark Weightman, with over 25 years of experience in the regional property market, brings considerable expertise in areas such as agency, business rates, property management, lease consultancy, valuation, healthcare, dispute resolution and public sector consultancy. The Clark Weightman founders all previously worked for a regional firm prior to establishing the business. David Rastrick, COO at Sanderson Weatherall, said: “We are delighted to welcome Clark Weightman to the Sanderson Weatherall family. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our vision to further solidify our position as a leading SME in the property industry, with a strong local and regional presence. “Sanderson Weatherall, a certified B Corp, has established high standards for environmental and social impact, and a robust approach to governance. This has made the firm an attractive partnership option when you also consider the benefits that come from economies of scale for smaller companies concerned about the increasing financial burden and mandatory requirements, which continue to be introduced and implemented by Government and regulatory bodies.” Andrew Clark, Director at Clark Weightman, added: “We recognise the growth opportunities in our region and are excited to join forces with Sanderson Weatherall, a highly regarded and well-established firm with national reach. “This partnership will allow us to leverage their B Corp status and other accreditations, enabling us to offer our clients a broader range of services and expertise. It will also create exciting new professional development opportunities for our employees. “There will be no change in our personnel with myself, Simon Weightman and Carl Bradley joining as partners and other staff members continuing in their existing roles.” Carl added: “This is an exciting time for me and the Clark Weightman team. We have enjoyed a good working relationship with Sanderson Weatherall over recent years on a number of successful joint agency instructions and look forward to building that relationship in the future now that we have joined forces and become part of their business. “I am sure our clients will share that excitement and will benefit from our expert local market knowledge whilst being part of a larger national consultancy.” Simon said: “This is the result of 12 months of active positive discussions which has resulted in the merger of our two firms. “I’ve known some of the Partners of Sanderson Weatherall for many years, having graduated with Dan Hardy and Andrew Ellis back in 1989. I can’t wait to introduce my current and future clients to our wider range of services that this national consultancy can provide.” Clark Weightman will trade as Clark Weightman, part of Sanderson Weatherall and is Sanderson Weatherall’s eleventh UK office.

SIG plc, a key player in the building supplies sector, has reported a widening of its pre-tax losses to £44.8 million for 2024, up from £31.9 million the previous year. The Sheffield-based firm saw a 4% drop in revenues, totaling £2.61 billion. Despite these figures, SIG describes its performance as “robust,” with positive momentum in the year’s second half.

The company attributes its losses to harsh trading conditions, particularly in its French and German markets. However, growth in Ireland and its UK roofing division provided some relief. SIG is focusing on cost-saving measures, including eliminating 430 jobs and closing 17 underperforming sites. These actions are part of its broader strategy to reshape operations, focusing on future profitability as market conditions improve.

SIG’s restructuring efforts are guided by its “GEMS” strategy, which aims to improve sales mix, boost commercial performance, and enhance operational efficiency. The company’s goal is to achieve a 5% medium-term operating margin.

While the company will not issue a dividend for now, SIG has indicated it will consider returning value to shareholders once the financial situation stabilises. The company employs around 6,700 people across its European markets.

Thomas Coombs, an accountancy firm based in York has been recognised as Independent Firm of the Year at the prestigious Yorkshire Accountancy Awards 2025, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the region’s financial sector.

The firm’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and outstanding client service set it apart from the competition, earning high praise from the judging panel: “Thomas Coombs goes beyond the ordinary, distinguishing itself with forward-thinking approaches and exceptional service.”

The awards ceremony, held at New Dock Hall in Leeds, brought together top professionals from across Yorkshire to celebrate the industry’s finest.

In addition to winning Independent Firm of the Year, Thomas Coombs was also recognised as a finalist in two other highly competitive categories – Audit Service Award and Team of the Year.

This recognition highlights the firm’s strength across multiple areas of accountancy and its dedication to maintaining the highest industry standards.

Thomas Bond, Director at Thomas Coombs expressed pride in the firm’s success, saying: “Winning Independent Firm of the Year is an incredible achievement for our team, especially given the high calibre of the other firms nominated in this category.

“I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished in the past year and delighted that I can play a role in the development of our practice. This award reflects the dedication, expertise, and client-first mindset that drive everything we do at Thomas Coombs.

“I am grateful to the judges for recognising our ability to go beyond the ordinary for our clients across Yorkshire and look forward to continuing to do so as we continue to grow as a practice.

“We would also like to congratulate all the other firms that were finalists or took home an award – it was fantastic to celebrate the evening with best of the best.”