As UK small businesses adapt to changing economic conditions and environmental expectations, Elliot Hyams is providing the kind of measured, values-led leadership that many founders now seek. As director of SPS Pouches Ltd and co-founder of Bournemouth’s NextGen Leaders Network, he is helping a new generation of entrepreneurs grow with confidence, structure, and sustainability at the core. Backed by the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce, the NextGen Leaders Network is fast becoming a trusted space for first-time directors, solo founders, and young business leaders. Its recent May event, hosted at Neo, attracted a wide range of professionals looking for…
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The Electric Car Scheme has reported an impressive rise in demand for Chinese electric vehicles, with the BYD Seal witnessing a 200% jump in customer enquiries year-on-year. This comes as BYD overtakes Tesla in European sales for the first time—marking a shift in the EV landscape. Chinese EVs are fast becoming a go-to option for UK drivers, offering an appealing mix of affordability and evolving technology. The Electric Car Scheme expects orders for BYD vehicles to increase by 300% in 2025 as drivers look for cost-effective, high-quality alternatives. Among the most sought-after models are the BYD Seal, Atto (starting at…
In a groundbreaking feat for the real estate sector, AYS Developers has achieved a Guinness World Record for hosting the world’s largest property training session at the Grand Hyatt Conference & Exhibition Centre in Dubai, drawing more than 2,500 participants. The historic session was organised in association with Dr. Nour ElSerougy—dubbed the “Eagle of Real Estate”—alongside the Innovation Experts Real Estate Institute and Al Safi Bank. This milestone reinforces AYS Developers’ commitment to setting industry benchmarks. Each of the 2,500+ attendees was logged via a personalised QR code, with Guinness World Records adjudicators present to validate the record. The training…
As part of the UAE’s ‘Year of the Community’ in 2025, AYS Developers is preparing to stage a landmark real estate training event in partnership with Dr Nour ElSerougy and the Innovation Experts Real Estate Institute, aimed at setting a new Guinness World Record. Taking place on 31 May 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Convention Centre in Dubai, the event will be free to attend and focuses on enhancing skills in off-plan property sales—an essential area in the UAE’s ever-evolving market. It is backed by Al Safi Bank, the AIFC’s premier Islamic bank offering Sharia-compliant global financial services. Well-known entrepreneur…
Spring 2025 is going down in the books as one of the driest and brightest for the UK*, with April officially becoming the sunniest ever recorded*. May is showing no signs of slowing down, setting up the ideal conditions for a road trip-filled Bank Holiday. Car sharing marketplace Turo has identified the most spectacular routes for drivers looking to escape over the long weekend. With close to 20 million car journeys forecasted**, the list includes routes through the dramatic Seven Sisters cliffs and the peaceful beauty of The Peaks, offering both picturesque landscapes and relief from congested roads. For those…
For Americans seeking a five-star European holiday without the five-star prices, Kinglike Concierge has published its 2025 European Budget Luxury Travel Index, ranking the most affordable destinations for indulgent travel experiences. Claiming the top spot is Greece, where a luxurious week featuring business class flights, high-end hotels, rejuvenating spa visits, and Michelin-starred meals comes in at just $1,329 per person. The comprehensive index reviewed 20 of the most popular European countries, calculating average costs across return flights from New York (JFK), luxury accommodation, spa treatments, and fine dining. The results highlight how accessible luxury travel can be – if you…
FindTutors, a prominent UK tutoring provider powered by GoStudent, is calling for an overhaul of the current exam system as new findings show it no longer meets the needs of today’s AI-driven society. As the school year comes to a close, the latest Future of Education Report 2025 highlights growing dissatisfaction with traditional examinations. With the rise of AI, 62% of parents believe new forms of assessment are now necessary. Alarmingly, 16% of students have used AI to write essays and 21% to help them succeed in exams – casting doubt over the reliability of existing formats. Parents are increasingly…
The SEO Corner, an SEO platform dedicated to making optimisation more accessible, has released a powerful new tool designed to help users enhance their internal linking strategies through clear visual mapping and actionable insights. While many SEO tools prioritise external links and keyword rankings, this latest launch shifts the spotlight to internal site structure—an area that’s often undervalued despite its importance for search visibility and content authority. With just a few clicks, users can crawl their websites, produce detailed visualisations of internal links, and identify issues like orphaned pages, underlinked content, and inefficient link flows. It’s a hands-on way to…
At the recent GISEC Global 2025 event in Dubai (6–8 May), Senkron Digital spotlighted its CyberPact Security® service, a cybersecurity platform developed specifically for operational technology (OT) systems. The prestigious global forum, dedicated to digital safety and cybersecurity innovation, drew industry leaders from around the world. With a growing footprint across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America, Senkron Digital utilised the event to reinforce its strategic vision for the Middle East. By amplifying awareness of CyberPact, the company is working to cement its status as a trusted provider for mission-critical infrastructure protection in the region. CyberPact: High-Performance…
New findings from a YouGov poll, commissioned by Age Care Bathrooms, reveal that half of the UK’s over-50 population struggled to afford heating during the recent winter period. The data spotlights how sharply rising energy bills are hitting older adults — particularly those already contending with limited income, mobility challenges, or long-term health conditions. Of those surveyed, 25.4% said they had to cut back on heating use, while 24.7% adopted alternative ways to stay warm. Tactics included heating a single room, layering clothing indoors, and even reducing hot water use — all of which led to a noticeable decline in…