Business

Securing your business premises is a key step in protecting your investment and ensuring the safety of your staff, assets, and customers. In today’s world, security threats can take many forms, such as break-ins and data breaches. Luckily, there are many effective ways to improve your security and give you peace of mind. Understanding the importance of a secure environment can help you take steps to protect what you’ve built. Here are some effective security...

You ever meet a business owner who says, “We’re fine, all our sales come from one platform,” and your stomach tightens a little? Not because they’re wrong today. But because you’ve seen how fast “fine” can flip. Here’s the thing: single-channel success feels efficient right up until it becomes fragile. One algorithm tweak. One policy change. One shipping disruption. And suddenly revenue isn’t dipping — it’s gasping. I’ve watched perfectly healthy SMEs wobble because their...

In the competitive landscape of iGaming affiliate marketing, selecting the right partnership can make or break your revenue stream. With countless platforms vying for your promotional efforts, the fundamental question becomes: which affiliate program truly maximizes your return on investment? This comprehensive analysis examines two prominent contenders in the online casino space, Wildsino Partners and the Blaze Casino Affiliate Program, to determine which platform offers superior earning potential, support infrastructure, and long-term profitability for affiliates...

The way charities fundraise is evolving faster than ever. Shifts in technology, donor expectations, and global challenges are reshaping how people give and why. Traditional methods like street collections and gala dinners still have a place, but the future of fundraising will be more digital, more personalised, and more participatory than anything that came before it. To stay relevant and resilient, charities must embrace new models that build deeper relationships, leverage innovation, and meet supporters...

UK inflation slowed more sharply than many had feared in January, falling to 3 per cent and bolstering expectations that the Bank of England could resume cutting interest rates as early as next month. Data from the Office for National Statistics showed consumer price index (CPI) inflation eased from 3.4 per cent in December to 3 per cent in January, the lowest annual rate since March 2025. The reading was in line with analysts’ forecasts....

UKAI, the UK’s trade association for the AI industry, has appointed global communications agency Centropy PR as its agency of record. The group, which represents companies of all sizes with an interest in AI, from startups to industry leaders, supports firms by ensuring their voices are heard in policy matters. UKAI works closely with the UK Government and regulators, making sure that AI policies foster innovation and business growth particularly for British AI businesses. Recent...

Household energy bills are forecast to fall by around £117 from April, as government policy changes outweigh modest increases in wholesale prices. Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight predicts that the Ofgem price cap will drop 7 per cent to £1,641 a year for a typical dual-fuel household when it is reset on 1 April. The forecast reduction is slightly smaller than Cornwall Insight’s previous estimate of an 8 per cent, or £138, cut, reflecting a recent...

Boohoo Group has launched a £35m share placing as it seeks to strengthen its balance sheet and support its long-running turnaround, sending its shares down 10 per cent in early trading. The Manchester-based fast-fashion retailer, which rebranded last year as Debenhams Group to reflect the stronger performance of that label, said the equity raise would provide additional liquidity and help create what it described as an “optimal capital structure”. The placing, priced at 20p per...

Battery Ventures has raised $3.25bn in fresh capital to invest in technology companies worldwide, as it doubles down on artificial intelligence and enterprise software opportunities. The new vehicle, Battery Ventures XV, was oversubscribed and closed in a single round, marking one of the largest recent fundraisings in the tech-focused private equity and venture capital market. The Boston- and San Francisco-headquartered firm said the fund will back businesses across the US, Europe and Israel, investing from...

The continual evolution of digital entertainment has given rise to a vibrant ecosystem within the UK’s online gaming sector. Among the numerous offerings available, slot sites have emerged as a particularly dynamic segment. Their rapid development, driven by technological innovations and changing consumer preferences, demands not only an understanding of market trends but also careful attention to regulatory and business challenges. For UK entrepreneurs and business founders, exploring the factors that influence these platforms offers...