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UK Budget freezes fuel duty and boosts mileage relief for van fleets
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The Autumn Budget 2026 extends fuel duty relief, holds HGV road tax unchanged and lifts mileage reimbursement rates, giving UK van and fleet operators near-term cost certainty through mid-2027. The package also keeps some support in place for…
Britons want businesses to fund environmental action
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New research from 1% for the Planet says 74% of UK adults think businesses should financially support environmental initiatives.
Olatti lands in Claude’s Connectors Directory with MCP access to UK phone data
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Olatti, the UK business phone system from We UC in Southampton, is now listed in Claude’s Connectors Directory through its MCP server.
Gatestone Group to advise UK firms on UAE and Saudi expansion at The Business Show London 2026
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Gatestone Group will exhibit at The Business Show London 2026 at ExCeL London on 11-12 November, offering UK founders guidance on setting up in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Best in Britain expands coverage of UK businesses and heritage
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Best in Britain, an independent Edinburgh-based publication, is broadening its nationwide editorial coverage of British businesses, heritage, hospitality, travel and local experiences.
Scotland’s plumbing apprenticeships face a recruitment squeeze
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A new SNIPEF report says rising wage, training and supervision costs are making Scottish plumbing and heating employers less willing to hire apprentices.
MindSpace Outsourcing pitches finance outsourcing as UK tax rules tighten
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MindSpace Outsourcing says UK businesses can reduce admin and improve accuracy by outsourcing bookkeeping, payroll and accounting as Making Tax Digital rules expand in 2026 and beyond.
13.9 million UK premises can get full fibre but have not switched
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A new free tracker from BroadbandSwitch.uk says 13.9 million UK homes and businesses could order full fibre broadband today but have not yet done so. The release also highlights wide local take-up gaps, falling complaint rates and a growing…
Specscart lands in FT and Statista’s ranking of the UK’s fastest-growing companies
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Specscart, the Manchester-based eyewear retailer, is the only eyewear brand included in the Financial Times and Statista’s first ranking of the UK’s fastest-growing companies.
BackTrack expands Omakase MEO to local businesses in Asia and Europe
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BackTrack Inc. has launched its Google Maps management tool Omakase MEO for local businesses in Japan, the UK and other countries across Asia and Europe.
Integrated manufacturing gains ground in OEM sourcing
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Global OEMs are looking beyond price as they rethink plastic component sourcing, with connected manufacturing, supplier accountability and supply-chain resilience rising in importance.
GSFEN Business School UK adds leaders, partnerships and QAHE accreditation ahead of 2027
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GSFEN Business School UK announced three leadership appointments, new institutional partnerships, QAHE accreditation and membership in a small business research group as it positions itself for a new growth phase.
Business Awards UK names 2026 Independent Education Awards winners and finalists
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Business Awards UK has announced the winners and finalists of its 2026 Independent Education Awards, recognizing providers across preparatory education, adult learning, creative education and professional development.
Business Awards UK names 2026 Startup Innovation Awards winners and finalists
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Business Awards UK has announced the winners and finalists of its 2026 Startup Innovation Awards, spotlighting young companies using technology and service design to solve problems in healthcare, education, finance, accessibility and business…
UK food brands pitch export growth at SIAL Paris
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Thirty fast-growing British food and drink brands showcased products at SIAL Paris from Oct. 17-21 as the UK pushes toward a £35 billion export target by 2035. The event connected exporters with international buyers and highlighted the role of…
British food brands push exports at SIAL Paris
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Thirty fast-growing British food and drink brands met international buyers at SIAL Paris as the sector works toward £35 billion in exports by 2035. The showcase highlighted innovation, France’s role as a key market and the UK’s push to win more…
UK CMOs use less AI but say it works better
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A new Censuswide survey of 500 UK CMOs and 2,000 UK adults finds marketers are using generative and traditional AI less often in 2026, but more adopters say the technology is beating expectations.
UK tanning salons top 3,000 as Europe’s market shrinks
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Britain has become Europe’s outlier for tanning salons, with the UK total rising 47% since 2016 to 3,095 and topping 3,000 for the first time in 2026. Across most of Europe, salon counts are flat or falling, and UK density is highest in…
Five Chinese stone crusher plant suppliers compared for 2026 projects
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A 2026 review compares five Chinese manufacturers of stone crusher plants on capacity, configuration, and service support for aggregate buyers.
Hope Spring asks UK businesses to turn Christmas cards into charity donations
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Hope Spring eCards is urging UK companies to swap some printed Christmas greetings for digital cards that fund clean water, sanitation and hygiene projects.
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