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Lamont Pridmore Calls On Parents To Consider The Cost Of University
With university fees of £9,790 per year in the UK and average monthly living costs whilst studying hitting £1,142 per month, Lamont Pridmore is calling on parents of future students to plan for these costs in advance.
4 days ago


Parents Increasingly Discuss Fee Issues With Independent Schools
Parents are increasingly discussing problems paying fees with independent schools as they look for ways to keep children in private education, research from School Fee Plan, a leading provider of finance for school fees, shows.
Sep 2


Rising Costs And Work-Life Balance Are Driving Britain’s Home Business Boom
Britain's entrepreneurs are increasingly choosing to run businesses from home as rising commercial costs, greater flexibility and changing attitudes towards work.
Aug 25


Lidl GB Commits Investment For British Berry As Demand Soars
Lidl GB has announced a £500 million sourcing investment in the British berry industry, pledging to increase the volume of UK-grown berries amid rising demand for healthy, home-grown produce.
Aug 13


£10M-Plus Estates Drive Bulk Of Rise In Latest IHT Liability Figures
Estates worth more than £10m appear to have driven the vast majority of the latest rise in inheritance tax liabilities, according to analysis by Irwin Mitchell.
Aug 11


Behaviour Change Pilot Backed By Major Brands Cuts Litter By 16%
A pioneering pilot led by independent environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has demonstrated how sustained behaviour change activity can improve both the physical environment and people’s perceptions of their local area.
Jul 7


UK Innovation Funding, More Local, More Competitive
Recent government announcements highlight a clear shift in the UK’s innovation landscape.
Jun 30


HMRC Confirms Phased Payrolling Of Benefits In Kind
Last week, HMRC announced a significant update to its plans for the mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind, introducing a phased implementation from April 2027.
Jun 29


Key Changes To Company Filing Requirements
The government has recently confirmed a number of significant changes to Companies House filing requirements which are expected to take effect from April 2028.
Jun 26


Grape Tree Delivers £100K Staff Bonus Payment To An Employee Ownership Trust
More than 900 staff at the UK’s leading organic food retailer have shared a £100,000 bonus - just a few months after it completed the move to an Employee Ownership Trust (EoT).
Jun 24


Ten Seasons, One Mission: Meet The Youth Teams Sponsored By GAP
GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, is proud to mark a significant milestone.
Jun 23


Don’t Rely On Property To Fund Retirement, Rathbones Warns
UK houses lost value in real terms in 2025 and significantly underperformed equities, according to new research by Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups.
Jun 11


Aldi Crowned 'Best Value Brand Of The Year' By Which
Aldi has officially been crowned ‘Best Value Brand of the Year’ by the UK’s trusted consumer champion, Which.
Jun 8


UK Businesses Accelerate Cyber And AI Investment
Barclays’ Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index reveals that the vast majority of UK businesses (85 per cent) remain confident in the strength of their business, despite 80 per cent reporting a negative impact from the Middle East conflict.
Jun 2


Caribbean Blinds Unveils A Striking New Look
Solar shading specialist Caribbean Blinds has unveiled a new brand identity, signalling a bold step in its growth strategy and a renewed focus on its people.
May 7


A Third Of Brits Uncomfortable Talking About Money
New Barclays research shows that a long‑standing reluctance to talk about money continues to affect how confidently UK adults manage their household finances.
May 5


Global Brands Acquires Low-Calorie, Full Strength Beer Brand Skinny Brands
Global Brands, the drinks producer behind the likes of Hooch, VK and Franklin & Sons has announced the acquisition of the low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider brand, Skinny Brands.
Apr 24


Couple Swap London Life For New Luxury Glamping Venture
A husband-and-wife team has officially launched a new luxury glamping venture in South West Wales.
Apr 21


Dina Foods Announces Nationwide Ocado Retail Partnership
Family owned and run Mediterranean food specialist, Dina Foods, has secured a nationwide listing with Ocado Retail, further expanding the reach of its authentic bakery and confectionery products.
Apr 10


Why Britain's Family Businesses Are Special
In towns and cities across the United Kingdom, from bustling high streets to rolling rural communities, family businesses quietly power the economy, sustain communities and embody values that often feel lost in today’s fast paced corporate world. These enterprises are more than commercial endeavours; they are legacies, emotional investments and living stories of generations working together toward a shared purpose. Whether it’s a third generation bakery in Yorkshire, a bespok
Apr 3

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