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Anxiety, distractions and habitual speeders: The reality of British drivers

Over half (56%) of British drivers admit to speeding over the summer holidays, with 63% saying they habitually break the speed limit. Almost three-quarters (71%) of drivers admit to driving…

ACS STAINLESS STEEL APPOINTS NEW CERTUS™ MD TO SUPPORT SAFER FACADE DELIVERY

Chris Holleron joins the business this month ACS says the appointment will promote better-informed facade delivery under the Building safety Act Yorkshire-based manufacturer ACS Stainless Steel Fixings has strengthened its…

LIVERPOOL SKIN CLINIC FOUNDER FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR FINALIST!

A Liverpool skin clinic and software entrepreneur who rebuilt her life after losing everything has been named a finalist for Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the UK Small Business…

WIRRAL COUPLE OPEN GROUNDBREAKING DUBAI-INSPIRED RECOVERY STUDIO!

A Wirral couple have brought a taste of Dubai’s cutting-edge fitness and recovery scene to New Brighton with the opening of a new movement and recovery studio — the first…

Signal sharing between Microsoft and Google takes down $66 million fraud marketplace

Signal sharing between Microsoft and Google has taken down RedVDS, a criminal marketplace linked to more than $66 million in reported US fraud losses. The exchange ran through the Global…

We’ve Built a Multi-Billion-Pound Industry Full of People Who Fell Into It

The events industry needs to do more to turn itself into a visible career choice for the next generation, according to Event Industry News podcast host James Dickson, speaking in…

WIRRAL ARTIST SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS VISUAL ART OPEN EXHIBITION

Wirral artist Clare Chinnery is set to showcase her work in London this October after being selected from thousands of entrants for the prestigious VAA Visual Art Open Exhibition 2026.…

FOUR-YEAR PEAK IN PERCENTAGE OF CONTRACTING SMALL BUSINESSES INVESTING IN GROWTH PLANS TO TURN AROUND FORTUNES THIS AUTUMN

Despite a 12-year low in the percentage of small businesses predicting growth over the summer months (24%), two in three enterprises say they are working hard on plans to secure…

LeaseCar capitalises on changing car market conditions

LeaseCar, one of the UK’s leading independent vehicle leasing providers, is driving record growth in the leasing sector through proactive market alignment, digital infrastructure investment, and expanded manufacturer partnerships. Shifting…

Former Sheffield plasterer launches first iPhone app at 61 after using AI to bring his idea to life

HeyUp: Daily Movement Breaks turns television, home-office and everyday screen time into opportunities for short, equipment-free movement breaks. SHEFFIELD, England — 22 August 2026 — Michael “Mick” O’Neil Brown, a…

FIRST OF ITS KIND ADHD BUSINESS EVENT COMING TO WARRINGTON!

A new, first of its kind business event for ADHD entrepreneurs is coming to Warrington on Friday 20th November 2026. The fun, high energy all day event is taking place…

GLOBAL SIGNAL EXCHANGE FORGES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH NEWLY-FORMED JAPAN ANTI-SCAM ALLIANCE

Building on significant milestones with law enforcement communities over the last year in the UK and Singapore, the newly formed Japan Anti-Scam Alliance has today committed to partnering with the…

PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% LEADS NO & LOW CATEGORY GROWTH, NOW INTRODUCING A NEW FLAVOURED ALCOHOL-FREE BEER

Limone di Sicilia (Sicilian lemon) and Arancia Rossa (Italian blood orange) mark Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%’s first flavoured alcohol-free beer launches in the UK ● UK flavoured beer value sales…

Over 80% of motorists want learners to be taught tyres as calls for Graduated Licences renewed

Over 80% of UK motorists want new drivers to demonstrate basic tyre knowledge when learning to drive and after passing their test according to Bridgestone research, with 57% also calling…

The percentage of small businesses predicting growth falls

The percentage of small businesses predicting growth for the three-month period of July to September has fallen to 24%. Tracking research from Novuna Business Finance reveals significant downturns in growth…

New White Paper Reveals Nearly Half of Organizations Are Practicing ‘Selective’ Integration in Service Management

Organizations are moving beyond traditional models to build more agile, intelligent and cost-effective IT ecosystems. LONDON, and BLUE BELL, Pa., Aug. 26, 2026 – Scopism and Unisys (NYSE: UIS) have…

Building Consultancy Strengthens Team With New Appointment

Lantern Building Consultancy, the Newcastle-based chartered building surveying firm, has appointed Harry Martin to its growing team. After graduating from Northumbria University in 2024, Harry spent two years at a…

UK THERAPY GUILD’S NEW COUNSELLOR COURSE STARTING THIS SEPTEMBER!

For people considering a new career in counselling, finding the right training is an important first step. Liverpool-based UK Therapy Guild Academy offers a part-time professional training programme designed to…

Nick Moran Joins North East Gala Premiere of Award Winning Eddie Cochran Documentary

Exclusive Tyneside Cinema event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Sir Graham Wylie Foundation with director Kirsty Bell, actor Nick Moran, journalist John Gibson and rising star Jack Harris Photo…

Throw-in icon defends overuse in Premier League as set-piece trend continues to grow

Former Stoke City midfielder Rory Delap believes football clubs should make full use of the long throw if they have a player capable of delivering it, insisting the tactic is…

This is only the beginning, says Connectus’ founder as firm marks 15 years and doubles user base

Connectus Business Solutions is “only just getting started” according to the company’s CEO – as the IT and cyber security provider marks 15 years in business having doubled its user…

Withdrawal of prostate cancer tests on request will cost lives, warns expert

A leading prostate cancer expert has described the decision to withdraw the right for men over 50 to request a blood test commonly used to look for signs of prostate…

Fighting for dignity in death: The women calling for reform in Britain’s funeral industry

At the worst moment of their lives, grieving families place complete trust in funeral professionals – trusting that their loved ones will be treated with dignity, compassion and care. But…

Gateway2Lease appoints former JLR executive Jade Bickerton as Sales Director

Car and van leasing provider Gateway2Lease has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Jade Bickerton, a former business manager at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), as its Sales Director.…

YOGA TEACHER REVEALS SECRETS BEHIND LOOKING ‘HALF HER AGE’

Dionne Palmer has spent more than two decades proving that wellness is about far more than appearances. At 57, the Chester-based yoga expert is regularly mistaken for being in her…