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Former mineworkers and their families are celebrating a “historic” boost to their pensions after the government handed over a £2.3bn reserve fund, delivering increases worth up to £100 a week and backdated lump sums averaging £5,500. Members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme will see their pensions rise byContinue Reading

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 previousContinue Reading

Gamification is, undoubtedly, an increasingly crucial and fundamental strategy for startups to drive user engagement. Gamification is leading the charge to radically change startups by making it more fun and ultimately more effective in building happy, strong, and better-engaged communities. You see, the digital landscape is already crowded, and customerContinue Reading

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)Continue Reading

Insurance used to be one of those background tasks. Renew once a year, try not to think about it too much, move on. That approach is quietly breaking down. Rising absence, tighter margins, and a workforce that expects more support are pushing insurance and protection decisions closer to the centreContinue Reading