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Scottish Bakers launch first-ever ‘Future of Bakery’ industry report to boost sector growth
Scottish Bakers has launched its inaugural ‘Future of Bakery’ report, an exclusive new industry insight resource designed to empower Scotland’s bakery businesses with vital commercial and consumer data. Developed in partnership with global ingredients supplier Dawn Foods, the dual report spans both sweet and savoury categories and is available exclusivelyContinue Reading
Eventwise secures £525k funding led by Fuel Ventures to scale event budgeting platform
Eventwise, the end-to-end budgeting platform built for event professionals, has raised £525,000 in a funding round led by Fuel Ventures. The raise, completed on 30th June, marks a major milestone for the fast-growing startup as it scales its platform and infrastructure to meet increasing demand across the events sector. DesignedContinue Reading
Greggs shares tumble as hot weather hits profits and footfall
Greggs has warned that full-year profits will come in below last year’s level, after scorching June temperatures dented footfall and overall sales — sending the high street bakery’s shares tumbling by over 13 per cent in early Wednesday trading. The sausage roll maker told investors that total sales in theContinue Reading
Labour welfare bill latest: Starmer’s benefits policy ‘disintegrated before our eyes’, claims rebel MP
Minister warns welfare U-turn will have ‘financial consequences’ The Independent’s political correspondent Archie Mitchell reports: One of the biggest problems for Labour after Sir Keir Starmer’s U-turn on welfare is the £5bn hole left in the government’s spending plans by the change. And chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster PatContinue Reading
Business news live: Bank of England reveals tariffs impact on interest rates and Santander to buy TSB
TSB could be set to depart high street after Santander takeover Santander has agreed to buy TSB for £2.65bn, rising to a potential £2.9bn, in a deal which will create the UK’s third-largest bank. The deal still faces approval but is expected to close in early 2026. That could meanContinue Reading
Terminal breast cancer patients denied life-extending drugs – report
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Thousands of women battling advanced breast cancer could be denied access to crucial life-extending medication due to an “unfair” assessment processContinue Reading
Scientists define six traits that make a person ‘cool’ – and they transcend borders
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email People deemed “cool” boast six surprisingly similar personality traits across cultures, according to a new study that hints at the roleContinue Reading
Billionaire Founder Taps UAE’s Net Worth Investors
The World Players Super League (WPSL), a pioneering golf league that brings together amateur golfers from around the world to compete in a single, global competition, has generated significant interest from investors. With a current valuation of £50 billion, the global golf market is expected to continue growing, driven byContinue Reading
How Three British SMEs Conquered Europe in 12 Months
The fear of international expansion often paralyzes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with many business owners believing that European markets are too complex, expensive, or risky to penetrate. However, three British companies have shattered these misconceptions, demonstrating that with the right strategy and mindset, SMEs can successfully establish themselves acrossContinue Reading
What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Emerging Digital Markets
Emerging digital markets are transforming numerous aspects of modern business. They also offer an incredible mix of promise and unpredictability to entrepreneurs. These markets are mobile-first, digitally curious, and often underserved, which creates ideal conditions for growth. At the same time, they come with challenges that range from regulatory ambiguityContinue Reading