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SMALL BUSINESSES DIVIDED ON USING AI TO POWER GROWTH – AS MANY STAND BY THE POWER OF ENTERPRISES BUILT ON STRONG HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS

Three in 10 UK small business owners (31%) say they are already using AI to support their enterprises – although 27% say they either have no plans to use it…

ALAN MAIR ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM FIELD OF ONE WITH POWERFUL LEAD SINGLE “HOW COULD I LET THIS HAPPEN”

Artist : Alan Mair Album: Field Of One Single: How Could I Let This Happen Release Date: 3rd of August 2026 The Only Ones musician returns with a deeply personal…

Ferdinand Rennie Explores the Stories Behind Iconic Songs with Moving New Single ‘You Wrote Hallelujah’

Artist: Ferdinand RennieSingle: You Wrote HallelujahRelease Date: June 2026 A song is rarely just a melody—it is often a reflection of the life, struggles and emotions of the person who…

Tia-Brittany Unveils DTF – A Bold New Album Led by the Powerful Single ‘Don’t Talk Feelings’

Australian singer-songwriter Tia-Brittany introduces her new album, DTF, an emotionally honest collection of songs led by the compelling focus single, Don’t Talk Feelings. Blending contemporary pop with cinematic storytelling, the…

Billy Bowness: Award-Winning Actor, TV Personality and LGBTQ+ Advocate Continues an Inspiring Rise Across Stage and Screen

From overcoming unimaginable personal adversity to becoming an award-winning actor, television personality and passionate charity campaigner, Billy Bowness proves resilience can be the foundation of remarkable success. Already recognised by…

How Anxious Are Britain’s Dogs?

Yellow Dog UK and PawChamp App Launch a Campaign to Find Out — and Help A new partnership pairs the UK’s recognisable yellow-dog awareness signal with positive-reinforcement training — making…

STONEBRIDGE HOMES TACKLES HOUSING CRISIS WITH DEPOSIT SUPPORT

Developer helps buyers in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East Yorkshire-based housebuilder Stonebridge Homes has announced a 5% deposit contribution on many homes in its portfolio – helping buyers amidst…

World Avocado Day: How much do you really know about the world’s favourite fruit?

Ahead of , the World Avocado Organisation rounds up some of the most unexpected facts about avocados — from sleep and potassium to pregnancy, eye health and the fruit’s surprising…

SUSTAINABILITY STAYS ON THE AGENDA FOR TRANSPORT, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS SMEs AS GLOBAL PRESSURES PERSIST

Small businesses in the transport, distribution and logistics sector are entering the second half of 2026 with sustainability still in focus, but the operating environment has become more challenging. Volatile…

Prostate cancer specialist accuses government of “ignoring evidence” over screening decision 

A men’s health charity has accused the Government of years of delay after the National Screening Committee decided in May against a nationwide prostate cancer screening programme. Prostate cancer is…

Funeral Officiant Authority issue statement on Robert Bush sentencing 

The Funeral Officiant Authority (FOA), a voluntary national register launched in May 2026 to vet and standardise funeral celebrants and ministers across the UK, has issued a statement expressing shock…

The biggest myths about summer breaks that leaders still believe

Leaders should stop feeling guilty about taking time off this summer, according to a leadership expert who says recovery, not relentless graft, is what drives performance for the rest of…

Small Business Borrowing Surges 63% in Q2 2026 Amid Rising Costs and Cashflow Uncertainty

New data reveals working capital loans have almost doubled in two years — and for the first time in over a year, start-ups are borrowing more than established businesses July…

Affordability drives summer plans as more Scots seek ways to cut costs on days out

Families in Scotland are becoming increasingly cost-conscious when planning summer activities, with more than two in five (42%) actively seeking more discounts and deals on attractions and experiences compared to…

GIVING DERBY’S YOUNG PEOPLE A TASTE OF THE TRADES THIS SUMMER – AS PfP THRIVE LAUNCHES FREE TRAINING SESSIONS IN FACE OF STARK SKILLS SHORTAGE WARNINGS

Two MPs join launch to show their support 24 pupils also join the inaugural session Derby-based skills centre PfP Thrive has launched a programme of free trade taster days this…

HEATWAVE FAILS TO SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION

School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave grips Britain, the great British…

How Scotland can strengthen its economy by fixing a hidden connectivity gap

By Sharon Olive, Chief Commercial Officer at Freshwave. Sharon has spent over two decades helping to improve mobile and wireless connectivity across the public and private sectors. Across Scotland, a…

MARCHING TO A NEW DRUM: WHAT DO PEOPLE WANT FOR THE ARTS UNDER THE NEW-LOOK GOVERNMENT?

As the UK welcomes a new Prime Minister, the country’s culture sector prepares for a period of change. In the eyes of the public, support for the arts continues to…

Brownlee Foundation celebrates 100th event as more than 90,000 children access free triathlon experience

Excerpt: Olympic medal-winning brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee mark major milestone for the Brownlee Foundation which was founded to inspire children to be active. The Brownlee Foundation has celebrated its…

Adapt & Drive helps motorists with disabilities and limited mobility save thousands as demand grows for alternatives to traditional vehicle purchasing

Mobility in Motion reports strong early success following soft launch, with some customers saving more than £7,000 on brand-new adapted vehicles. Mobility in Motion is reporting strong demand for its…

NINE IN TEN PEOPLE WANT GOVERNMENT TO BACK UK SMALL BUSINESSES

Reductions to business rates and National Insurance plus support with energy costs top concerns – as only 9% of small businesses looking to hire to support growth this summer As…

Williams Grand Prix Technologies appoints McKenna Townsend as strategic marine communications partner

Williams Grand Prix Technologies, the technology innovators applying elite motorsport expertise to solve complex engineering challenges throughout the marine, energy, mobility and defence sectors, has appointed Ringwood-based specialist PR and…

Tyneside Cinema to Host North East Gala Premiere of Award-Winning Eddie Cochran Documentary

Exclusive gala event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Sir Graham Wylie Foundation One of the year’s most acclaimed music documentaries is coming to Tyneside Cinema this September as the…

World Brain Day (July 22nd ) – NHS neurosurgeon reveals the five things everyone with Epilepsy should know about their brain

Across the UK, more than 633,000 people are living with Epilepsy, with almost 29,000 new diagnoses every year. Yet, despite affecting around one in every 100 people, many still think…

THE NETWORK THAT SPOTTED WORLD CUP FRAUD MONTHS EARLY ALSO DELIVERED A STRING OF OTHER WINS THIS MONTH

Every one of twelve fake FIFA domains named in an FBI fraud warning was already sitting in Global Signal Exchange (GSE) data before the World Cup began. The domains were…