Economists like to say that when behaviour changes at scale, it is rarely accidental. Something in the incentives has shifted. For UK entrepreneurs and SME leaders, the quiet reorientation of many digital platforms away from domestic-only growth is a case in point. This is not a story of businesses fleeing the UK, nor of regulation stifling innovation outright. It is a subtler adjustment, driven by cost, complexity, and the search for sustainable scale. The UK...
Buying Instagram likes in 2025 isn’t just about boosting a number — it’s about choosing services that prioritise retention, authenticity, and predictable delivery patterns. With Instagram tightening down on spam behaviour, creators need platforms that offer high-quality likes that don’t disappear after 24 hours. Rather than treating likes as a simple purchase, creators now view them as part of a wider engagement strategy shaped by Instagram’s early-signal algorithm, where timing, retention, and delivery patterns influence...
The expansion in the internet gambling sector has been growing, and today it attracts millions of punters around the world. The platforms’ increasing popularity is driving fraud. As such, you should familiarize yourself with the security requirements. We invite you to learn more details below. Key Signs of a Reliable Bookmaker First on the list of trusted operators stands 1xBet — an international platform with years of experience in the market. The company offers a wide selection...
Probability and statistics affect every aspect of our lives. After all, statistics is simply taking the probability of any given event and putting it down in plain black and white. This means that the lessons businesses can learn from casino odds can easily be applied to every element of your operations. Hedging your bets is useful for more than just managing your betting bankroll; it can be essential for ensuring your business remains profitable even...
Have you seen the infamous 1980s movie “Trading Places?” This film was critiqued by investors and stockbrokers for making the world of investing seem simple. However, it was more accurate than most people want to give it credit for, as investing doesn’t require insider knowledge (that’s actually against the law) or a financial degree. What it does require is having a clear framework, a whole lot of patience, discipline, and knowledge to avoid common traps....
Cryptocurrency has gone from a niche idea to a global tool for business. But behind the scenes, it still takes real work to make digital payments safe, fast, and reliable. Few companies have taken on that challenge with as much focus and discipline as ZixiPay. Founded in 2017 by a small team of engineers and early blockchain investors, ZixiPay has grown into a trusted name in crypto payment processing and business wallet technology. Their path...
Larry Ellison, one of the world’s richest men, has stepped in with a $40.4bn personal guarantee to shore up Paramount Skydance’s $108bn takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, escalating a high-stakes battle with Netflix for control of some of Hollywood’s most valuable franchises. Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, confirmed that Ellison would provide an “irrevocable personal guarantee” covering the equity financing element of the bid, as well as any potential damages claims. The move...
More than half of British businesses are struggling to expand their sales in Europe, with trade frictions worsening despite the UK-EU trade deal, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce. A survey by the BCC found that 54 per cent of exporters believe the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) has failed to help them increase sales in the UK’s largest overseas market, a rise of 13 percentage points compared with last year....
Denise Coates, the billionaire founder and chief executive of Bet365, received at least £280m in salary and dividends in the year to March 2025, despite a sharp fall in the company’s pre-tax profits. The Stoke-on-Trent-based gambling group reported turnover of £4bn for the year, up from £3.7bn in the previous 12 months. Pre-tax profits, however, fell to £349m from £627m a year earlier, reflecting a significant rise in costs as the business reshaped its global...
Rachel Reeves has confirmed that she will deliver an early spring statement on 3 March, as the Treasury moves to restore confidence after a year in which prolonged tax speculation was blamed by businesses for weakening the UK economy. In announcing the date, the Treasury said the chancellor had formally asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare updated forecasts for the economy and the public finances. The move is intended to provide “stability and...
