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AstroTurf Leads Innovation in Player Safety and Sustainability for Modern Sport

The artificial turf industry stands at a pivotal juncture where performance demands meet environmental responsibility. AstroTurf, the company that pioneered synthetic sports surfaces six decades ago, continues to shape the future of athletic fields through groundbreaking technologies that prioritise both player welfare and ecological sustainability. From elite football pitches across Europe to Olympic field hockey venues, the latest developments demonstrate how scientific research and innovative materials are transforming the landscape of modern sport. Revolutionary Sustainability...

Bentley Kyle Evans Talks Legacy, Lessons, and Life in Television

Bentley Kyle Evans is a well-known writer, producer, and director. He was born in Oakland and raised in Los Angeles. He started his career as an actor in the 1990 film House Party. Soon after, he found his true calling behind the camera. Evans became a leader in TV comedy. He worked as the showrunner for hit sitcoms like Martin and The Jamie Foxx Show. He also co-created The Jamie Foxx Show and created Love...

How Loyverse Integration Unlocks Small Businesses’ Growth

Small businesses often juggle countless tasks, from managing inventory and tracking sales to keeping customers satisfied. But when systems aren’t connected, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, slowing down growth. That’s where Loyverse integration steps up. This user-friendly, cloud-based POS system integrates essential business functions into one seamless platform, helping you to save time, reduce errors, and make smart decisions. You can seamlessly connect this with an online menu ordering system of your choice,...

Andres Ruocco: From Army Veteran to Fitness Industry Leader

Andres Ruocco’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and service. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, he didn’t follow a straight path. But every twist led him closer to his purpose—helping others live healthier lives. Today, he’s a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, using his knowledge, discipline, and empathy to guide clients through fitness journeys. “I’ve always believed in personal growth,” Ruocco says. “And I’ve always wanted to make a difference.” Who Is Andres Ruocco? Andres...

British teens arrested over £300m Marks & Spencer hacking spree

Four young people, including a 17-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman, have been arrested in a major cybercrime investigation linked to high-profile attacks on Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods. The National Crime Agency (NCA), working in coordination with local police forces, detained the suspects early on Thursday in connection with a string of damaging hacks believed to be carried out by a group known as Scattered Spider — an international cybercrime network infamous...

Reducing Shipping Damage: Smarter Packaging Choices That Work

Shipping damage might feel like just another cost of doing business, but the truth is, it adds up. Between refunds, replacements, delays, and unhappy customers, the impact often stretches far beyond the broken box itself. And it’s not just about the product. It’s the knock-on effect — the emails, the lost time, the second delivery run. Over time, that eats into more than just your stockroom. It wears down trust. It drains energy. For food...

UK government scraps ‘zonal pricing’ for energy in favour of single national rate

The UK government has officially dropped controversial plans to introduce “zonal pricing” for electricity, following two years of consultation and intense debate across the energy sector. The proposed system, which would have charged households and businesses different electricity rates depending on where they lived, has been abandoned in favour of maintaining a single national pricing model. The decision, confirmed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on Thursday, aims to keep the energy...

Disney+ and ITV strike landmark content swap deal bringing ‘Love Island’ to Disney+ and ‘The Bear’ to ITVX

In a bold move that blurs the lines between global streaming and free-to-air broadcasting, Disney+ and ITV have struck a landmark content-sharing deal that will see some of their flagship shows appear on each other’s UK streaming platforms. As part of the agreement, Disney+ will host a specially curated “Taste of ITVX” rail, giving its subscribers access to hits like Love Island, Mr Bates vs the Post Office, A Spy Among Friends, and Vera. At...

Businesses face £60,000 fines per illegal worker as HMRC and UKVI escalate crackdown

Businesses employing illegal migrant workers could now face fines of up to £60,000 per worker under an intensified crackdown by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). The warning comes amid a wave of unannounced inspections and a sharp rise in sponsor licence suspensions and revocations. According to André Minnaar, Partner and Head of the Immigration Team at law firm Sydney Mitchell, the government is significantly increasing pressure on businesses that...

England loses eight bank branches a week since 2016

England has lost an average of eight bank branches per week over the past eight years, according to new analysis from investment platform Lightyear, which reveals more than 3,700 branches have shut since 2016. Despite this dramatic shrinkage in the UK’s high street banking network, the data suggests entrepreneurial activity remains robust – with over two million new businesses launched between 2017 and 2023, far outpacing the 1.2 million business closures over the same period....