Residents and businesses across North Yorkshire’s rural communities are now benefiting from faster and more reliable mobile internet, following the latest wave of government-funded 4G upgrades under the UK’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme. The upgrades, which have gone live in Hawes and surrounding areas including
Companies House has confirmed that mandatory identity verification for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will begin from 18 November 2025, in one of the most significant transparency reforms in UK corporate governance in decades. Under the new rules, new directors must verify their
British consumers are increasingly flocking to Europe to take advantage of VAT-free shopping incentives, with new data showing a fivefold rise in spending since the UK government scrapped tax-free shopping for international visitors in 2021. Figures released by the Association of International Retail (AIR) reveal that
More than 50 private schools across England have announced closures so far this year, following the introduction of Labour’s 20% VAT on school fees in January 2025. The policy, aimed at raising funds for public services, has hit school budgets and family finances hard, with many
Google Digital Garage has joined forces with international tech consultancy AND Digital to launch a new suite of AI and digital skills training courses designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) stay competitive in an increasingly digital world. Launched this summer, the trainer-led programme focuses
Last Updated on: Lite Jam is redefining how people learn guitar with the launch of its LED Smart Guitar, now open for pre-orders on Kickstarter from only $1.The instrument comes equipped with 150 seamlessly embedded LED lights in the fretboard to show players exactly where
Last Updated on: A fresh study conducted by The Pixel surveyed 1,000 UK-based online shoppers to examine the modern expectations that define trust, engagement, and loyalty in e-commerce experiences.“This survey details how digital expectations have shifted, today’s consumers equate performance with trust. Slow load times,
Last Updated on: To mark its first anniversary on 8 August, RavePool—the innovative music platform reshaping artist royalties—has unveiled a mobile app, a limited-edition EP, and a completely refreshed website.Launched by Dave Curran, aka Bang Face regular DJ Dave Skywalker, RavePool emerged from his two-decade-long
Former firefighter and police officer Les Jones has unveiled his first novel, Twelve Doors—a gripping and emotional crime drama grounded in his 20-year emergency services career.Set within the world of retained firefighting in the UK, Twelve Doors captures the intensity, camaraderie, and unspoken sacrifices made
Hokulani Limited has recently announced its acquisition of a minority stake in Baltic Publications Limited, a pioneering publisher known for She Kicks, the first dedicated women’s football magazine in England, and fcbusiness, a leading source for insights into the football industry. The terms of the
London, UK – Esther Speaks, a UK-based clarity-first platform, is gaining global recognition as a top resource for Black women, first-gen professionals, and career changers in the tech industry. With a focus on providing career coaching and support for those traditionally overlooked by the industry,
New Book Reveals Cutting-Edge Research on ME/CFS and Long CovidTuesday 5 August, 2025 – A new book, Understanding ME/CFS & Strategies for Healing, has been making waves in the medical community for its groundbreaking research on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long