Chester’s young entrepreneur of the year sets sights on international fashion brand within five years
Chester’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year has set her sights on turning the fashion label she started in her bedroom during lockdown into an international brand within five years. Collette…
Ideas Fest shows the entrepreneurial community is stronger than ever, says Champions (UK) plc managing director.
The entrepreneurial community is stronger, more connected and more energised than ever, according to Matthew Hayes, Managing Director of Champions (UK) plc. Mr Hayes was speaking following his experience of…
Structural Repairs scores perfect 100% across every metric in Achilles UVDB Verify audit – for the second year in a row.
Specialist structural repair firm Structural Repairs has joined a select group of UK companies to hit maximum marks in the utility sector’s most recognised supplier assurance scheme. The Yorkshire-based firm…
Black mould in student accommodation: Property care expert shares advice for students on how best to deal with it.
Moving into university accommodation is an exciting milestone, offering students the chance to embrace independence, make new friends and experience a new way of life. However, for many first-year students,…
TAX RISES AND FUEL COSTS TOP CONCERNS AS 86% OF SMALL BUSINESSES FEAR BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT WOULD DAMAGE GROWTH OUTLOOK
Across the UK, 86% of small businesses fear the possibility of specific Budget announcements next week that, in their view, would negatively impact the growth outlook and finance of their…
Drivers should ditch confusing car finance and run cars like mobile phone contracts
Drivers should ditch the trap of confusing car finance and treat their cars like mobile phone contracts, say motoring experts at LeaseCar, recently rebranded from Central Contracts. The firm says…
VQS clears over one million miles as EV movements surge
Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS), the UK’s largest independent supplier of vehicle inspections and logistics, successfully moved over one million miles across the UK in September. New data from VQS reveals…
NEARLY HALF OF WORKERS COULD ONLY COVER THEIR BILLS FOR FOUR WEEKS IF AN INJURY LEFT THEM UNABLE TO WORK
One in four Brits have no personal savings, while 11% of workers could not cover their essential living costs at all without an income, new research reveals British workers are…
LEGAL COST FEARS ARE THE BIGGEST BARRIER STOPPING BRITS MAKING A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
One in eight don’t know their rights following an injury, while one in 10 fear the process would take too long Concerns about legal costs are the biggest barrier that…
FOUR IN 10 BRITS HAVE RISKED THEIR HEALTH AT WORK BECAUSE THEY COULDN’T AFFORD TIME OFF
Three in 10 have raised concerns about the risk of physical injury at work – but more than a third say there have been no changes since Four in 10…
FOUR IN FIVE BRITS WOULD RETURN TO WORK TOO SOON AFTER AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL PRESSURE
Six in 10 would even delay or skip treatment following an injury because of money worries, new research reveals Almost four in five Brits would return to work sooner than…
Mahmut Orhan & Francis Mercier Trace a Deeper Groove on ‘Get Down’
Released: out now Creative allies Mahmut Orhan and Francis Mercier unearth their latest collaboration ‘Get Down’ a club-focused cut shaped by their shared instinct for groove, movement and global house…
LIVERPOOL VETERANS CHARITY OPENS NEW HUB IN WIRRAL TO MEET DEMAND!
A Liverpool charity that has helped hundreds of former servicemen and women rebuild their lives is expanding into Wirral following an increase in demand for veteran support. The Block Armed…
WORST FULL-YEAR PERIOD FOR SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH FORECASTS SINCE 2020
Only 26% of UK small businesses say they are forecasting growth for the final three months of 2026, with 50% forecasting no change in trading outlook – and 23% of…
CLEANING TRAINERS WAS A SIDE HUSTLE BUT NOW I WORK WITH SPORTS STARS!
A Wirral man has turned his lifelong love of trainers into a hugely successful business – cleaning up to 70 pairs every week for customers including professional footballers and MMA…
WIRRAL KITCHENS & INTERIORS DOUBLE FINALIST AT UK SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS!
A Hoylake kitchen business is celebrating another incredible achievement after being named a double-finalist in prestigious national awards! Wirral Kitchens & Interiors has been shortlisted in not one, but two…
Cashless Britain? Think again: six in 10 small businesses say they’d struggle without it
The average small business owner (SME) spends the equivalent of more than three working weeks a year on cash-related admin alone. A study of 500 SME owners, side hustlers and…
Pulsant ESG report highlights responsible growth amid rising demand and scrutiny of digital infrastructure
Annual report outlines progress across environmental stewardship, investment in ourpeople, community impact and responsible governance Maidenhead, UK – 6th October 2026 – Pulsant, the UK data centre and digital infrastructure…
Union Quay Dental celebrates transformation of its historic Fish Quay home
Union Quay Dental welcomed a fantastic turnout to its North Shields practice last week as guests gathered to celebrate the completion of a major refurbishment and get a first look…
Stafford firm Barcare Supreme becomes first UK distributor for the Nordik DriPod glass dryer range.
Stafford-based commercial catering equipment specialists Barcare Supreme have become the first UK distributor for the Nordik DriPod glass dryer range. The dryer is a landmark product, with high-grade stainless steel…
Building Consultancy Makes Move To Larger Newcastle Office
A growing Newcastle-based building surveying firm has relocated to offices 50% larger than its existing space, as the firm’s headcount and workload continue to build. Lantern Building Consultancy has signed…
Structural Repairs scores perfect 100% across every metric in Achilles UVDB Verify audit – for the second year in a row.
Specialist structural repair firm Structural Repairs has joined a select group of UK companies to hit maximum marks in the utility sector’s most recognised supplier assurance scheme. The Yorkshire-based firm…
Ideas Fest shows the entrepreneurial community is stronger than ever, says Champions (UK) plc managing director.
The entrepreneurial community is stronger, more connected and more energised than ever, according to Matthew Hayes, Managing Director of Champions (UK) plc. Mr Hayes was speaking following his experience of…
Fashion boss warns supply-chain instability is costing its business an extra £20k a a year
The founder of British menswear retailer Dobell has warned that manufacturing, freight and delivery costs have become a permanent challenge for SME businesses operating internationally. In the past year, this…
MPs back calls for tighter regulation in funeral sector in major boost for campaigners
A national campaign to raise standards in the funeral sector has secured cross-party political backing from three MPs. The Funeral Officiant Authority (FOA), was launched in May by experienced celebrants…