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Business Awards UK names 2026 regional winners across 45 English counties
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Business Awards UK has announced the 2026 Regional Business Awards winners, recognizing businesses, entrepreneurs and teams across 45 counties and regions in England.
UK buy-to-let market set for slower, steadier growth
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Industry forecasts point to a more stable phase for the UK buy-to-let market as rent growth cools from recent highs.
UK broadband loyalty penalty costs households up to £108 a year
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An independent BroadbandSwitch.uk report finds out-of-contract broadband customers pay £7 to £9 more a month, while hundreds of millions in social tariff support goes unclaimed.
Besteflon pushes conductive PTFE hoses to reduce static risk
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Besteflon says conductive PTFE braid hoses are becoming a safety requirement in high-speed fluid transfer systems that handle flammable or low-conductivity media.
Contrast media injectors market seen reaching $2.73 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the contrast media injectors market will grow from $1.92 billion in 2026 to $2.73 billion by 2030, driven by more imaging procedures, automation and demand for non-invasive diagnostics.
Flood Re flood campaign tours Manchester on UK’s largest Digital EcoVan
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Flood Re is using a 3D anamorphic out-of-home campaign to push household flood resilience in the UK, with Loud! OOH placing the work on the country’s largest Digital EcoVan. The Manchester run delivered an estimated 220,000 impacts and is part of…
thebigword named finalist for Lloyds British Business Excellence Award
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Leeds-based language services company thebigword has been shortlisted for the Dext Innovation of the Year Award at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026. The recognition spotlights WordSynk Virtual, the company’s 24/7 video and audio…
Silver Magazine relaunches in print with new design and free digital access
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Silver Magazine will relaunch its print edition in September with a redesigned format and sharper editorial focus aimed at older readers.
Overseas investors show rising interest in energy-efficient UK new-builds
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UK expat and foreign national investors are showing more interest in new-build residential properties as energy standards, tenant expectations and specialist mortgage products reshape buy-to-let decisions.
Manchester posts Britain’s strongest house price growth over the past decade
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Manchester has led house price growth among Britain’s major cities over the last 10 years, with average asking prices up about 63% since 2016. The gains underscore the city’s economic expansion, ongoing regeneration and sustained housing demand…
UK battery and vape fires on pace for record year, new tracker finds
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A new public tracker from UK battery waste compliance firm CellComply shows fires caused by binned batteries or vapes are occurring every nine days in 2026 and are on pace for a record year.
UK battery and vape fires set for record year, tracker shows
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A new public tracker from CellComply says fires caused by binned batteries or vapes are hitting the UK waste system every nine days in 2026. The data points to a worsening safety problem for bin lorries, recycling centres and waste sites, with…
UK broadband study finds households overpaying by hundreds
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A hand-checked study of 377 broadband deals across 33 UK providers says many households are paying loyalty penalties after contracts end, while cheap social tariffs starting at £12.50 a month remain widely unclaimed.
FinregE lays out five pillars for UK AI adoption compliance
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FinregE published an analysis of the UK’s AI Adoption Plan 2026 on July 23, arguing that financial firms need more than isolated AI tools to meet regulatory expectations.
Havas Media Network names Paul Bland to lead Havas Market
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Havas Media Network has appointed Paul Bland as Chief Performance & Ecommerce Officer and head of Havas Market, as the agency expands its commerce and performance capabilities across more than 30 markets.
Amazing Grace returns to mark William Wilberforce’s 267th birthday
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The historical drama Amazing Grace is being re-released on William Wilberforce’s 267th birthday to spotlight the British abolitionist’s fight against the slave trade.
Besteflon outlines PTFE hose construction choices for fuel, brake, air and chemical systems
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Huizhou Besteflon Industrial Co., Ltd. is promoting PTFE hose construction guidance for engineers evaluating fuel, brake, air and chemical media.
Ontario girls cricket team set for England tour
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Ontario Schools Cricket Association has named the province’s first high school girls’ cricket team for a CAP 2026 tour of England in August.
LondonGazette.com offered as a new digital media play for London
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Omni World Media is seeking a publisher, investor or media entrepreneur to buy or partner on LondonGazette.com and TheLondonGazette.com, positioning the domains as the foundation for an independent London-focused media brand.
GOG Electric pitches one-stop supply for UK, US and EU sockets
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GOG Electric is positioning its vertically integrated manufacturing network as a single-source option for distributors, contractors and brand owners that need BS 1363, NEMA and Schuko/CEE sockets.
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