Zurich, Switzerland – As the cosmetic industry evolves, retailers across Europe and Canada are facing a compliance deadline that will reshape ingredient transparency and supply chain accountability. On April 12, 2026, Canada will enforce phase one of the updated INCI Glossary under Commission Implementing Decision
Halman Thompson, a bespoke metal design specialist, is celebrating a significant milestone this year as it marks its fifth anniversary. Since its launch in 2020, the North East-based company has seen rapid international growth, industry-leading customer satisfaction, and a series of high-profile partnerships and projects
Home Telecom Acquires Earth Broadband, Revitalizes Green CredentialsOn Friday 12 December, 2025, Earth Broadband announced its acquisition by the Telecoms Acquisitions group, now operating under the Home Telecom brand. This news marks a significant step in the revitalization of Earth Broadband’s green credentials.Over the past
Fast-food chain Leon is set to close a number of restaurants and cut jobs after entering administration, just weeks after being bought back by its co-founder John Vincent in a deal reported to be worth between £30 million and £50 million. The business has applied for
Evoke, the heavily indebted gambling group that owns William Hill in the UK as well as the 888 brand, has put itself up for sale as it grapples with rising costs and regulatory pressure. The company said it is undertaking a review of its strategic options,
UK companies could be hit with fines of up to £60,000 per worker under proposed changes that would require right-to-work checks to be carried out on freelancers and other casual workers, a move that many business owners remain unaware of. Under current rules, employers have been
Norfolk Archaeological Trust (NAT) has officially launched its new Support Your Site scheme at Tasburgh Enclosure, one of its three heritage sites in Norfolk. The announcement was made during the trust’s Annual General Meeting in November.The Support Your Site scheme aims to engage and involve
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) health professionals during a media forum for mental health. — EDG ADRIAN A. EVAPhilippine lawmakers were urged to pass a measure that would institutionalize the delivery of telepsychiatry services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), a group of
The UK economy unexpectedly contracted for a second consecutive month in October, underlining the fragility of growth as households and businesses reined in activity ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. Gross domestic product fell by 0.1 per cent in October, matching the decline seen in September,
The British Design Fund (BDF) has secured a £5 million commitment from the British Business Bank to support early-stage UK businesses designing and manufacturing physical products, strengthening access to equity finance for product-led innovation across the country. The investment, made through the British Business Bank’s Regional
The founders of UK fintech GoCardless are set for a significant financial windfall after the payments company agreed to be acquired by Dutch rival Mollie in a deal valued at €1.05bn (£920m). The transaction is expected to deliver a major payday for GoCardless chief executive Hiroki
Legacy Youth Zone, a UK-based youth charity, has made significant strides in empowering young people through the introduction of a Youth Engagement Officer at the beginning of the year. The organization aims to give young individuals a voice in the decision-making process of the charity.