Business

The Nordic region’s largest osteopathy chain is accelerating its international expansion with the announcement of its first UK clinic, set to open in Fulham, London. Known for its rapid scale-up across Scandinavia, Osteonordic is positioning the UK as its next major growth market. The company has now opened its national waiting list, giving early clients access to complimentary screening sessions ahead of launch. The first pin on the map will be at First Floor Office,...

Javvy Coffee launched in 2020 with a clear goal: to make energy simpler, cleaner, and easier to use. In a market full of sugar-loaded drinks, stimulant-heavy powders, and complicated routines, they saw a better way. The company introduced a straightforward product—protein coffee with just enough caffeine and no added sugar—that could be used anywhere, anytime. From the start, Javvy positioned itself not as a trendy wellness brand, but as a routine builder. The team listened...

Unilever is selling the healthy snacks brand Graze to Candy Kittens, the vegan confectionery company co-founded by Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing, in a deal understood to be worth £36 million. The transaction will see the FTSE 100 consumer goods giant hand over the struggling brand to Katjes International, which holds a majority stake in Candy Kittens. The sale is part of a wider restructuring at Unilever as chief executive Fernando Fernández seeks to...

The UK’s private sector spent much of the autumn effectively “in limbo”, delaying investment and hiring decisions amid weeks of swirling Budget speculation that business leaders say left them bruised and uncertain about the government’s intentions. The latest monthly survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reveals that firms sharply downgraded expectations for activity in the months ahead. The composite measure for anticipated private-sector activity fell to –27 in November, down from –20 in...

Argos has fallen to a £223.2 million pre-tax loss in its latest financial year after cutting more than 2,000 jobs and suffering a drop in sales amid a tough general merchandise market. The retailer — owned by Sainsbury’s since 2016 — saw its performance swing sharply from the £37.3 million profit it posted the previous year. Newly filed accounts for the 12 months to 1 March 2025 show revenue slipped from £4.22 billion to £4.13...

Zipcar is preparing to withdraw from the UK after its US owner decided to wind down operations ahead of the introduction of London’s expanded Congestion Charge, which will apply to electric vehicles for the first time from next year. The car-sharing company has begun a formal consultation with its UK workforce and has suspended future bookings, a move expected to result in significant job losses. Zipcar will not accept any new reservations beyond 31 December...

Startups face a fundamental challenge when competing against established corporations. Limited marketing budgets often prevent early-stage companies from accessing traditional PR channels that larger competitors routinely utilize. Yet credibility remains essential for securing clients, attracting investors, and recruiting talent. Research from Global Recognition Awards reveals that 63% of award-winning small businesses report income increases, compared to 48% among large companies. The data suggests that recognition delivers disproportionate benefits to smaller organizations. While Fortune 500 companies...

The Purchasing Managers’ Index, commonly known as PMI, is a monthly survey that measures how business leaders feel about the economic conditions in their industry. It focuses on areas such as new orders, production levels, employment, supplier deliveries and inventory changes. Understanding PMI in Simple Terms According to experts working for Montellis Group, PMI is valuable because it gives a direct glimpse into how companies are operating before official economic reports are released. Most readers...

When asked who a successful leader is, some people will say Barack Obama, some will say Jean Luc Picard, and others may say Oprah Winfrey. For many people, a successful leader is someone who has vision, a well-defined strategy, and is great at decision-making. These skills help a leader to motivate teams, drive sales, and ensure that the teams they oversee offer great long-term performance. However, some hidden skills are not often considered, which can...

The UK’s financial watchdog is preparing to bring Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings agencies under formal regulation for the first time, in what is being described as the most sweeping overhaul of sustainable finance rules in the country’s history. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation setting out plans to police the rapidly expanding ESG ratings sector, which has grown into a $2.2bn (£1.6bn) global industry as investment managers increasingly embed ESG...