Poundland is closing 49 stores across the UK over the next five weeks, with 10 branches shutting their doors for good today, as part of a major restructuring under its new owners. US investment firm Gordon Brothers, which bought the discount retailer from Polish parent Pepco Group in June for a nominal £1, is cutting … Read more
Frugalpac, the Ipswich-based clean technology firm behind the world’s first commercially available paper wine and spirits bottle, has launched a £5 million equity fundraising campaign to accelerate its global growth and expand into new sustainable packaging formats. The investment round, hosted on crowdfunding platform Crowdcube, has already secured £1 million from existing and new backers … Read more
European clean energy-tech company Aira has raised €150 million in equity financing from existing backers Altor, Kallskär1, Kinnevik, Lingotto and Temasek to speed up the electrification of residential heating across the continent. The Stockholm-based firm, launched in June 2023, has quickly expanded into Germany, Italy and the UK, achieving an annual sales run-rate of €200 … Read more
Maven Capital Partners has invested £1.5 million in Blueskytec, a cybersecurity hardware specialist, through the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. Blueskytec develops high-grade, hardware-based cyber protection designed for mission-critical systems in sectors such as defence, civil nuclear and energy. Its patented technology offers a unique layer of security that the company says is … Read more
Looking for the best PCB assembly company in the UK? We’ve researched the leading providers to help you make the right choice. Here are the top PCB assembly companies, ranked by their capabilities, quality standards, and customer service. ABL Circuits – Our Top Pick Location: Baldock, HertfordshireFounded: 1983 (40+ years experience)Speciality: Fast-turnaround prototyping and complete … Read more
Living in Chicago means enjoying everything from Lake Shore Drive views to city events and vibrant neighborhoods. But if you own a car in the city, you’ve likely noticed that insurance rates can be higher than expected. The good news is, with the right approach, you can still get affordable auto insurance without losing the … Read more
Fast replies are no longer impressive; they’re somewhat expected. Whether it’s a live chat, an abandoned cart email, or a follow-up message, the speed and consistency of communication can make or break the business-to-customer relationship. Businesses juggling multiple platforms and growing customer bases are realising that manual communication can’t scale. That’s where automation comes in. … Read more
Tens of millions of UK motorists will be able to access a digital version of their driving licence by the end of 2025, as the DVLA accelerates plans to digitise services through the new GOV.UK Wallet and app. The move, part of Labour’s £45 billion strategy to boost efficiency and economic growth, will allow drivers … Read more
Self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 a year will face fines of up to £900 if they miss new quarterly tax deadlines under HMRC’s Making Tax Digital reforms. The changes, due from April 2026, will replace the traditional annual self-assessment return with a digital reporting system requiring updates every three months. According to research … Read more
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) has struck a deal to broadcast GB News on its US-based streaming platform, Truth+, in a move that will make the UK right-leaning channel accessible to audiences worldwide. TMTG – which operates Truth Social, Truth+, and the financial services brand Truth.Fi – confirmed the agreement on Friday, saying GB … Read more