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McPhillips says budget 'falls short' for construction sector
Award-winning civil engineering and construction contractor McPhillips said today’s budget fell short of the mark. Director Stuart MacKenzie warned businesses had faced a nervous wait ahead of the announcement with leaked details and U-turns leading to a sharp decline…
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Budget changes make financial planning essential, says leading expert
A leading legal expert in estate and inheritance tax planning said today’s Budget had changed the financial landscape. Tracy Ashby, partner in the Wills, Probate & Lifetime Planning team at FBC Manby Bowdler, said a raft of new measures would draw more people into paying tax. Tracy, who works…
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Budget won’t help kickstart economy
World-leading aviation manufacturer Aviramp said today’s Budget would do little to kickstart the nation’s faltering economy. Graham Corfield, chief executive of the Telford-based company whose award-winning step-free boarding ramps are in use at more than 900 airports around the world, said…
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Transicon warns budget fails to deliver for manufacturing SMEs
Pioneering engineering firm Transicon said today’s budget was disappointing and lacked tangible support for manufacturers in the wake of the Industrial Strategy. Jennifer Hughes, general manager of the Telford-based firm which works with major manufacturers such as BMW, Tata Steel and…
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BUDGET COMMENT: Family businesses have been walking a tightrope for years, and today’s budget will squeeze margins further
In reaction to the Government’s Autumn Budget, please see below comment from Amy Leivers, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Commercial Property at WSP Solicitors, a firm which has been offering straightforward legal advice and support for over 265 years. --- Family businesses have been…
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Law firm says Budget unlikely to boost business confidence
The chief executive of one of the Midlands fastest-growing law firms said today’s Budget was unlikely to provide the business community with the confidence it needs to thrive. Neil Lloyd, head of FBC Manby Bowdler which has offices in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Knowle, Shropshire and…
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Get A-Head charity welcomes Chancellor's NHS commitment but warns of 'extremely long way to go’
UK head and neck cancer charity the Get A-Head Charitable Trust today welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ reaffirmed commitment to improving the NHS, cutting patient waiting times and investment in technology and health centres. However, Danni Heath, director of the Birmingham-founded trust which…
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More needed to support innovation in UK, says AMufacture
A leading UK additive manufacturer says today’s Budget contains some good news for business – but could have gone much further in supporting innovation in UK industry. Portsmouth-based AMufacture says it welcomes moves to cut energy bills for 7,000 businesses in high-growth industries…
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Foraging Britain’s Best Woodland Flavours
Through its expert-led blog, Woodlands.co.uk showcases the diversity of Britain’s bounty and how foragers can make the most of it London, November, 26, 2025: As the season changes, woodlands, hedgerows, and meadows become a natural pantry, full of nuts, berries, and mushrooms. Each area offers…
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Codelocks launches new KitLockNano boasting modern design and intuitive control
Newbury, UK, 26 November, 2025 – Codelocks launches its KitLockNano, a redefined compact lock, engineered with a stronger build and smarter design. The upgraded lock delivers improved performance and functionality in the same ultra-small footprint as the original, while including a key override…
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Codelocks launches new KitLockNano boasting modern design and intuitive control
Enschede, NL, 26 November 2025 – Codelocks launches its KitLockNano, a redefined compact lock, engineered with a stronger build and smarter design. The upgraded lock delivers improved performance and functionality in the same ultra-small footprint as the original, while including a key override…
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Codelocks launches new KitLockNano boasting modern design and intuitive control
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, November 26, 2025 – Codelocks launches its KitLockNano, a redefined compact lock, engineered with a stronger build and smarter design. The upgraded lock delivers improved performance and functionality in the same ultra-small footprint as the original, while including a key…
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Codelocks lanceert nieuwe KitLockNano met modern design en intuïtieve bediening
Enschede, NL, 26 november 2025 – Codelocks lanceert de KitLockNano, een opnieuw ontworpen compact slot met een sterkere constructie en slimmer design. Het vernieuwde slot biedt verbeterde prestaties en functionaliteit in hetzelfde ultracompacte formaat als het origineel en beschikt nu over een…
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Codelocks bringt neues KitLockNano auf den Markt – modernes Design und intuitive Bedienung
Enschede, NL, 26. November 2025 – Codelocks bringt das KitLockNano auf den Markt, ein neu entwickeltes kompaktes Schloss mit robusterer Konstruktion und smarterem Design. Das verbesserte Schloss bietet eine höhere Leistung und Funktionalität bei derselben ultrakompakten Größe wie das Original…
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Insurance industry urged to wake up to new phase of AI-driven cyber risk
The insurance industry is facing a turning point and a new phase of cyber risk as AI becomes embedded in core business operations, according to cyber risk specialists KYND. As it publishes a new white paper, MCP: The hidden frontier of AI-driven cyber risk, KYND is calling on the insurance industry…
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TVC is a Safe Bet for AV Success
TVC Technology Solutions Delivers Stunning AV Makeover for ScotBet Betting Shops Bolton, UK – 25th November 2025 – Proudly employee-owned AV Integrator, TVC Technology Solutions, has completed a comprehensive AV installation for leading Scottish bookmaker ScotBet. Reinforcing how…
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The Faux Flower Company Presents The Born In Collection
Luxury artificial floral brand The Faux Flower Company has unveiled its most personal gifting range to date. Introducing the Born In Collection. Featuring 12 floral bouquet and vase sets, each crafted to channel the vibrant colours and deep symbolism of traditional monthly birthstones, the Born In…
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Bring the Magic Outside: Create a Cosy Winter Garden with Charles Bentley
As the nights draw in and the festive season approaches, gardens across the UK begin to take on a quieter, more reflective beauty. Frost-tipped leaves glisten in the early evening light, the crisp air carries the scent of pine and evergreens, and the soft glow of winter sunlight casts long, golden…
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Get Your Home Christmas Ready with Charles Bentley
As the festive season approaches, many of us begin to feel the pressure of preparing our homes for Christmas. Whether you’re getting stuck into a deep clean and declutter, decking the halls, or creating the perfect cosy setting for guests, there’s plenty to tick off before the big day arrives.
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Get Your Garden Ready for the New Year: Essential Mower Maintenance & Lawn Care Tips from Cobra
As another gardening year comes to a close, winter provides the perfect opportunity to prepare your lawn and machinery for the season ahead. With a little care now, you can ensure your mower is in top condition and your lawn is ready to thrive come spring. Garden machinery brand Cobra shares its…
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Bring your garden to life this winter with Hillier Nurseries’ expert planting tips
Winter may often be associated with images of bare branches, muted tones, and dormant landscapes - but it doesn’t have to mean a lifeless garden. With thoughtful planting and design, outdoor spaces can be full of colour, texture, and visual interest throughout the colder months. Here, the experts…
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Morr & Co expands international private client services with new hire
Leading law firm Morr & Co has strengthened its international private client team with the appointment of Dennis Phillips as partner. The move reflects a growing demand for its services from clients with property in Spain. Dennis joins the firm, which has offices in Surrey, Hampshire and London, as…
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Morr & Co expands international private client services with new hire
Leading law firm Morr & Co has strengthened its international private client team with the appointment of Dennis Phillips as partner. The move reflects the growing demand for cross-border expertise. Dennis joins the firm, which has offices in Surrey, Hampshire and London, as one of only a handful of…
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Steady growth in housebuilding cost inflation reported in third quarter of 2025
Annual housebuilding cost inflation, as measured by the BCIS Private Housing Construction Price Index (PHCPI), stood at 2.0% in 3Q2025, the same as was reported in the second quarter of the year. On a quarterly basis, this represented a 0.3% increase compared with 2Q2025. At the same time, ONS…
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The Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini Chooses SECUTIX To Drive Digital Transformation And Audience Engagement in Italy
A landmark collaboration marks SECUTIX’s entry into the Italian symphonic market, expanding its cultural client portfolio across Europe. The Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, one of Italy’s most prestigious symphony orchestras, has chosen SECUTIX as its new ticketing and audience management partner.
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New CEO at Eclipse Power Group signals commitment to innovation and industry leadership in UK Networks
Eclipse Power today announced that after four years at the helm, Spencer Thompson will begin his path to retirement in April 2026 after a distinguished career of 35 years in the Electricity and Rail industry. Emma Ford has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from February…
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Enjoy magical winter days out for less with Boundless
With dazzling discounts on some of the UK’s most enchanting days out this winter, families can make the most of the festive season for less with Boundless, the membership club for public sector and civil service workers and retirees. Boundless members enjoy unlimited complimentary access to…
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Urgent appeal launched as FareShare Sussex & Surrey predicts “toughest winter yet”
As demand for food provision charities continues to soar, FareShare Sussex & Surrey is appealing for donations this December, aiming to raise £50,000 in just one week to provide 200,000 meals for people in need. The Big Give appeal is taking place from Tuesday 2 – Tuesday 9 December and all…
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AMufacture heads to Metstrade with global giant HP
Leading UK additive manufacturer AMufacture is set to make its biggest appearance yet at one of the marine industry’s leading trade shows. The Portsmouth-based additive manufacturing specialist has doubled the size of its stand at Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam – and joined forces with global…
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Artistry and Craftsmanship Celebrated By Oldest English Patchwork Owner
A historic house and gardens, home to the oldest example of patchwork in England, is keeping the tradition of arts and crafts alive. Levens Hall and Gardens is the proud owner of patchwork bed hangings and a quilt, which both date from around 1708. This patchwork was inspired by Dorothy Grahme…
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Aviramp signs breakthrough five-year deal with global giant dnata
Global aviation ramp specialist Aviramp has signed a five-year deal with one of the world’s largest and most influential ground handling companies. UK-based Aviramp completed the deal with global powerhouse dnata at this year’s Dubai Airshow, where it demonstrated one of its pioneering…
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elho secures recognition for sustainability leadership with Best Impact Report win at the ESG Sustainability & Purpose Awards
Sustainable plant pot and garden accessory innovator elho has added another major accolade to its 2025 achievements, securing Best Impact Report at the ESG Sustainability & Purpose Awards. The win follows the company’s three successes at the GIMA Awards earlier this month, further cementing…
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The Baked Tile Company's Strata Offers New Take on Marble
Independent tile retailer The Baked Tile Company is putting a bold spin on marble in new wall tile collection Strata. Available in three commanding colourways, Green, Ochre and Ivory, Strata has the same organic appeal as marble with a contemporary twist. Its stunning use of colours and intricate…
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Meet your new favourite broth: Kallø set to launch naturally nourishing Organic Beef Bone Broth
Kallø the UK’s fastest-growing stock brand(1), is kicking off the new year in style with a delicious new addition to its organic broths range: Kallø Organic Beef Bone Broth (RRP £3 / 500ml), which hits Asda stores nationwide this January. Following the success of Kallø’s Organic Chicken and…
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Celebrating three years of support for Railway Benefit Fund
Health Shield Friendly Society is celebrating its three-year anniversary supporting Railway Benefit Fund’s Heart of Gold Awards. Now in their seventh year, the awards celebrate the extraordinary individuals and teams that make a real difference in the rail industry. Health Shield sponsors the…
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CoP30: Industry Reaction to "Belem 4x" Call for Quadrupling of Sustainable Fuels
CEO of Future Biogas (and EU commission biomethane co-chair) available for comment or interview Guildford, UK, 19 November 2025 Context The Belém 4X initiative, launched at CoP30, calls for a commitment to quadruple the world’s use of sustainable fuels by 2035. The target is based on…
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THE YARDS COVENT GARDEN PRESENTS OPEN AIR IMMERSIVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC EVENT SERIES
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE YARDS COVENT GARDEN PRESENTS OPEN AIR IMMERSIVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC EVENT SERIES Event series concludes with Irish-themed music and dance experience in the areas around the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery London in a nod to the brands heritage LONDON, UK – The
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YMCA Cheltenham launches first ‘Under the Tree’ campaign to support children in emergency accommodation this Christmas
New ‘Under the Tree’ initiative goes live as local homelessness reaches a record high this year Cheltenham and Gloucester residents and businesses can donate or buy a gift online or by visiting any of the five different Christmas tree locations 19 November 2025,
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Tax hikes leave a third of family firms facing closure before the next election
· More than 1 in 10 expect to shut down in the next 12 months · A staggering 84 per cent worry about their future if further tax hikes come in the Autumn Budget · Three quarters say VAT changes in the Budget could cost them up to £100,000 a year
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Grovy Developers launches RIVO in Dubailand: 50% units reserved pre-launch
DUBAI, UAE – November 19, 2025 – Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has announced the official launch of its latest residential project, RIVO by Grovy. With construction already underway, the project is scheduled for handover in Q4 2027. The project has generated…
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Luxury for Small Spaces: Why Aquaroc's New Camden Unit is the Perfect Solution for Compact Bathrooms
Homeowners with small bathrooms are looking to maximise every inch of their space, according to new research from luxury bathroom specialists Aquaroc. Using data from Pinterest from the last 12 months, Aquaroc have found searches have soared for the terms ‘very small bathroom’ (up 600 per cent)…
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Grant Associates scoops five awards at the Singapore Landscape Architecture Awards 2025
Landscape architecture practice, Grant Associates, is celebrating a landmark achievement after winning two Gold, two Silver and one Merit award at the coveted Singapore Landscape Architecture Awards (SLAA). The wins recognise the practice’s work on projects in Singapore and the region — The Reef…
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Keep your Christmas greenery glowing all season long with this one simple trick
The festive season wouldn’t be complete without a touch of natural greenery – from the scent of pine filling the room to vibrant poinsettias, amaryllis and Christmas cacti bringing life to winter days. These plants set the scene for celebrations, adding colour and warmth to our homes…
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SPP Pumps group combines fire and cooling expertise to serve the expanding data centre market
PRESS RELEASE For Data Centres Ireland Dublin, 19-20 November 2025 Coleford, UK, 18 November 2025: SPP Pumps (SPP) and its subsidiary, SyncroFlo, are bringing together existing expertise in fire protection and cooling to serve the specific needs of the exponentially expanding data centre
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Grant Associates Scoops Seven Awards Across its UK and Singapore Studios
Landscape architecture practice, Grant Associates, is celebrating this month after scooping a total of seven major international awards across its two studios in the UK and Singapore. This marks an unparalleled milestone for Grant Associates, with three ceremonies taking place on the same night…
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Boundless expands member benefits with National Art Pass, unlocking entry to more than 1,000 cultural sites
Public servants can now enjoy free and half-price entry to hundreds of galleries, museums and historic houses across the UK with Boundless membership club, which has added Art Fund’s National Art Pass to its range of benefits. Boundless Plus members (£68 a year) will be able to access more than…
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The Christmas Gift Edit from Hillier Garden Centres
The search for the perfect Christmas gift just got easier. Whether it’s something thoughtful for a green-fingered gardener, a cosy treat for a home lover or a playful surprise for little ones, Hillier Garden Centres has something special for everyone. From stocking fillers to plants and home…
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Ready, set, ski! Best kids skiwear from TOG24
TOG24's kids' skiwear collection offers everything you need to build a stylish and reliable kit for your little ones, regardless of their skill level. Using strong materials and tried-and-tested manufacturing techniques, you can trust that TOG24 skiwear for kids will withstand the test of the…
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Grovy Developers partners with Delhi Bulls for Abu Dhabi T10 league sponsorship
DUBAI, UAE – November 18, 2025 – Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has officially announced a new partnership with the Delhi Bulls, competing this season as the UAE Bulls in the Abu Dhabi-based T10 league. As Associate Partner of the UAE Bulls, Grovy…
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Engineering sector urged to contribute to Home Affairs Committee submission on skills shortages
18th November 2025, Oxfordshire: The engineering sector is being urged to contribute to a Home Affairs Committee inquiry submission on the potential impact of planned new UK settlement law to existing and future skilled shortages. Immigration law firm, Migrate UK is calling on those working…
