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Inflation at 3.6%: Lower spending power means fewer can buy property Rising inflation affects an awful lot beyond just prices you pay for things. The knock-on effects are widespread, some obvious, some less-so. The impact it has on interest rates, for example, can make a difference to your savings, toContinue Reading

Lloyds Banking Group is in advanced talks to acquire Curve, the British digital wallet start-up, in a move that would deepen the bank’s presence in consumer payments and take on tech giants like Apple and Google. According to City sources, the UK’s largest high street lender could announce a dealContinue Reading

The founder of the Transparency Task Force has called on Dame Meg Hillier MP and the Treasury Select Committee to intervene over what he describes as a “coordinated and dangerous” rollback of consumer and regulatory protections across the UK’s financial services sector. In an open letter, Andy Agathangelou, a longstandingContinue Reading

The UK’s annual inflation rate surged to a 16-month high of 3.6% in June, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in a surprise uptick that has cast serious doubt over the likelihood of an interest rate cut in August. Economists had widely expected inflation toContinue Reading

The European Players Super League (EPSL), a pioneering golf tour, has been garnering significant attention from investors worldwide due to its innovative acquisition strategy aimed at consolidating amateur golf businesses globally. The founder of EPSL, Feisal Nahaboo, has a proven track record of creating substantial value in the business world.Continue Reading

Bingo has long been one of the UK’s most cherished games—a social pastime that has brought together generations of players, both in halls and, more recently, online. As the game continues to adapt to changing technology and player preferences, one question stands out: what does the future hold for bingo?Continue Reading

Startups are built to move fast. But global growth requires more than just speed; it demands clarity, trust, and connection. If your product, pitch, or support only exists in English, you’re not just limiting your reach; you’re excluding customers, partners, and investors around the world. So how can you translateContinue Reading

Today’s digital-first business landscape demands consistent and secure business communication more than ever. With global teams, remote work, and increasing regulatory scrutiny, enterprises must adopt platforms that also safeguard sensitive data, detect threats, and maintain continuity even during cyber unrest. Amidst such growing security concerns and digital sophistication in attacks,Continue Reading

Car finance companies must all complete credit checks, and affordability assessments when deciding who they should approve. I have worked for a bad credit car finance lender, a car finance broker, and a car finance specialist dealer, and understand the key things that car finance providers focus on when makingContinue Reading