SIX-YEAR PEAK IN NUMBER OF SMALL BUSINESSES CITING BARRIERS HOLDING BACK GROWTH
The percentage of UK small businesses citing barriers holding their business back from growing has hit a six-year peak (84%), with the impact of overseas conflict on energy and fuel…
National Lottery Scratchcard Winners Help Preserve UK’s Red Squirrel Population
· Red squirrels close to extinction in the UK as just 287,000 remain · National Lottery Scratchcard winners volunteer their time to preserve habitats and monitor red squirrel population numbers…
NEW RPO RECORDING OF MAHLER 3 WITH VASILY PETRENKO IS RELEASED TODAY
The second in a new series of live recordings by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), with Music Director Vasily Petrenko, is released today on the harmonia mundi label. Embracing the…
The Wellness illusion – why a week won’t cut it with your wellbeing culture
A leadership expert has warned companies looking to embark on a timetable of wellbeing initiatives for mental health awareness week that they can’t “spa trip their way out of a…
A pragmatic approach to sustainability is shaping UK manufacturing SMEs
A pragmatic approach to sustainability is shaping UK manufacturing SMEs An overview of small business sentiment by Joanna Morris, Head of Insight at Novuna Business Finance Manufacturing SMEs are operating…
St Helens-Based Venturepak Joins Ice Cream Alliance to Expand Growing Packaging Business
A LEADING plastic packaging specialist has joined the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA) in a strategic move to strengthen its position within the UK’s growing ice cream sector. Venturepak, a St-Helens-based…
Mortgage expert reveals the checks homeowners should make before moving house
Moving home should feel exciting. But for many homeowners, today’s mortgage market is making the process feel far more financially complicated than expected. Higher household bills, affordability pressures and changing…
Hidden Damp Issues Behind Rotten Timber Costing Homeowners Thousands in Repeat Repairs
Replacing rotten timber without identifying the underlying damp problem is causing avoidable repeat repairs in UK homes, according to property repair specialists.. Specialists at Timberwise say many homeowners focus on…
IT’S TIME TO GETTA GELATO
Regatta Great Outdoors Takes to the Road with Free Gelato Tour to Kick Off a Summer of Adventure Monday 18th May 2026 – Regatta Great Outdoors is hitting the road…
North Shields artist commissioned to celebrate historic Fish Quay landmark
Anthony Downie’s original artwork of Richard Irvin Building commissioned by Union Quay Dental A North Shields artist whose distinctive murals and paintings have become instantly recognisable across the region has…
United Against Knife Crime: New National Pledge launched for Knife Crime Awareness Week 2026
Ben Kinsella Trust announces that Knife Crime Awareness Week (18 – 24th May) will run alongside National Police Chiefs’ Council Sceptre Week, the twice-yearly national policing initiative that sees forces…
How avocados can support gut health and help you feel your best this summer
The World Avocado Organisation partners with nutritionist Jasmine Bliss to highlight how fibre-rich foods like avocados can support gut health and everyday wellbeing ahead of summer. As summer approaches, many…
Last Orders, First Boarding, Dragonpass Names Direct Escapes Cheaper Than a Night Out in Edinburgh
Last Orders, First Boarding, Dragonpass Names Direct Escapes Cheaper Than a Night Out in Edinburgh Edinburgh nights easily hit £150, yet current fare checks show direct flights to Ibiza, Prague,…
Bestselling Author Samantha Phillips Heads to Cannes with Blonde Ambition Film Plans
Bestselling author Samantha Phillips, renowned for her blockbuster novel Blonde Ambition, is set to attend the Cannes Film Festival as she moves forward with a long-held ambition of bringing her…
Three-quarters say potholes make them less likely to keep politicians in power
Almost three out of four motorists (72%) say that the state of roads make them less likely to keep local and national politicians in power 48% believe potholes are a…
Electric vehicles take the lead as used car market continues growth in April
Cazana’s latest market analysis reveals a significant shift in the used car landscape, as electric vehicles (EVs) topped the charts for price growth for the first time this year. The…
Celebrating Search and Rescue Dogs: Remarkable Working Dogs Making a Difference
Every year, International Search and Rescue Dog Day shines a spotlight on some of the most skilled and dedicated dogs in the world. Celebrated this April, it is a chance…
How 87 email addresses became 50,000 disruptions: Global Signal Exchange enables large scale criminal referral in West Africa, as new AI platform goes live
UK Minister praises GSE’s ‘significant progress’ as Industry Accord signed in Vienna names platform alongside Google, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft The Global Signal Exchange (GSE) has published a case study…
Bridgestone Chosen as Exclusive Tyre Partner for Historic Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster
Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, is the exclusive tyre partner to the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster. In the latest collaboration between Lamborghini and its…
Why Organic Music Promotion Matters More Than Ever in 2026
For over three decades, Quite Great Music PR has worked across the UK music industry promoting artists from country and classical music through to indie rock, hip hop and heavy…
Gofor delivers low-emission fleet rollout for remote-based Ocean Kinetics
Gofor, the fleet management specialist, has demonstrated its fleet management expertise with the deployment of low emission vans for engineering firm Ocean Kinetics, supporting operations across the remote locations of…
Men’s Hormone Health Breakthrough: Faster Testing and Support Now Within Reach
Men across the UK who have been struggling with fatigue, low mood and loss of libido may finally have reason for optimism, as new services step in to close a…
Tourist Shows in Copenhagen: A Complete Guide to Entertainment in Denmark’s Capital
Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most vibrant cultural destinations, offering a wide variety of entertainment experiences for visitors. From world-class theatre and opera to immersive comedy and live music, Tourist…
SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR KEEP SUSTAINABILITY ON THE AGENDA DESPITE SERIOUS COST AND SUPPLY-CHAIN PRESSURES
At a time when sustainability commitments are coming under pressure across some of the UK’s biggest businesses, small businesses in the manufacturing sector are holding firm. New research from Novuna…
Local primary schools in with chance of winning £4,000 worth of books and stationery through new TGJones competition
Competition launched in celebration of National Year of Reading 2026, encouraging children to ‘Go All In’ on reading with 25‑word book review challenge TGJones has launched a nationwide competition for…