Great British Sewing Bee finalist Lauren Guthrie expands her Birmingham-based business Guthrie & Ghani after completing the Help to Grow: Management Course.
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Friday freedom: remote workers log off early as broadband data reveals 3pm switch-off
Virgin Media data shows UK broadband traffic dips 8% after 3pm on Fridays, revealing a growing trend of remote workers logging off early to enjoy summer starts and long weekends.
HMRC scores tax windfall from Lionesses’ Euro 2025 prize money
The Lionesses’ Euro 2025 win is expected to deliver HMRC a £788,900 tax windfall, with players facing a 47% marginal tax rate on bonuses, according to Blick Rothenberg.
Families face red tape nightmare with inheritance tax on pensions from 2027
From April 2027, pensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations, raising £1.46bn annually but sparking backlash over added bureaucracy and burden on bereaved families.
Alibaba.com and Kickstarter join forces for $1M CoCreate Pitch to back global entrepreneurs
Alibaba.com and Kickstarter partner for CoCreate Pitch 2025, a $1M global competition supporting entrepreneurs from idea to market with funding, sourcing tools, and expert guidance.
Motor racing dominates automotive sponsorship spend across the Americas in 2025, according to new data
Motor racing accounts for 20% of all automotive sponsorship deals in the Americas for 2025, with brands like Goodyear and Toyota investing heavily in NASCAR and NFL, says GlobalData.
Defence sector confident of job surge as firms await MoD contracts
Defence firms across the South West expect hundreds of new jobs as government spending increases. Industry leaders await MoD contracts and a final decision on key helicopter orders.
Santander faces backlash over charges on ‘free forever’ business accounts
Thousands of Santander customers face £9.99 monthly fees from October—despite written promises of “free forever” business banking, sparking accusations of misrepresentation.
Burberry boss calls for VAT-free shopping return to boost UK retail and tourism
Burberry CEO Joshua Schulman calls on the UK government to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists, arguing it could restore Britain’s status as Europe’s top luxury destination.
Poorly designed offices cost UK economy over £71bn a year
Poorly designed workplaces are costing UK businesses £71.4bn annually in lost productivity, according to Mitie, as workers struggle with inadequate spaces and slow tech.
The remote work property boom ends as London and commuter towns see house prices soar
House prices are rising in London and commuter towns while pandemic-era WFH hotspots like Bath and the Cotswolds lose value, as the remote work property boom fades.
Long-term sickness absences costing UK businesses £20,735 per employee, MetLife UK finds
UK businesses are losing up to £20,735 per employee due to long-term sickness, according to MetLife UK. The firm urges early intervention to minimise disruption and financial loss.
Trump Media applies for AI-related trademarks as it plans AI rollout on Truth Social
Trump Media has applied to trademark “Truth Social AI” and “Truth Social AI Search” as it plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its Truth Social platform across iOS, Android, and web.
Heatwaves take toll on UK economy as small businesses feel the burn
Britain’s heatwaves are slashing crop yields, disrupting trade, and hammering small businesses—raising concerns over long-term economic growth and rising inflation.
Disney+ and ITV strike landmark content swap deal bringing ‘Love Island’ to Disney+ and ‘The Bear’ to ITVX
In a bold move that blurs the lines between global streaming and free-to-air broadcasting, Disney+ and ITV have struck a landmark content-sharing deal that will see some of their flagship shows appear on each other’s UK streaming platforms.
