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British manufacturers are scaling back exports to the United States as uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies disrupt trade and supply chains, according to new industry research. A joint study by Make UK and DHL Express found that 20 per cent of UK factories have already stopped or reduced exports to the US in response to tariff …

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold this week after inflation rose for the first time in five months, although markets believe the door remains open to a cut later in the spring. Analysts expect the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to vote to maintain the base rate at 3.75 per cent when it …

UK unemployment is expected to rise to its highest level in five years in 2026 as previously announced tax increases begin to weigh on growth and hiring, according to new forecasts from the EY Item Club. The forecasters warned that joblessness could peak at 5.2 per cent in the first half of this year, up from the current 5.1 per …

The way we engage with sports has changed completely. We used to watch matches on TV and talk about them in tea stalls. Now, the action happens in our pockets. Smartphones have become our primary tool for entertainment. Because of this shift, finding a reliable platform is essential. To ensure you get the best performance, choosing a dedicated sports betting …

Expert insight for UK SMEs on maximising visibility, engagement and sales At a time when digital channels increasingly define commercial success, online marketplaces have become essential tools for small and medium-sized enterprises to reach customers and drive revenue. For many SMEs, marketplaces offer a ready-made audience without the significant acquisition costs of standalone ecommerce sites, but the simple act of …

Online slot games have evolved far beyond their early digital forms. What were once simple, brightly coloured recreations of land-based machines are now complex, highly themed experiences designed for desktop and mobile play alike. As the number of available slots has expanded into the thousands, so too has the way players decide which games to try. One noticeable shift is …

The lunchtime rush is the ultimate stress test for any quick-service restaurant (QSR). The queue snakes out the door, the kitchen is at capacity, and front-of-house staff are scrambling to take orders while managing payments. In this high-pressure environment, a single bottleneck can lead to walked-out customers and lost revenue. For years, the solution was simply to add more staff. …

For a small business, every decision matters. Whether it’s the coffee beans you pick or the team you build, each choice influences your customer experience and your profits. However, many businesses still depend on outdated cash registers or basic payment apps. They miss out on the game-changing benefits of a modern EPOS system. With the right EPOS, you can simplify …

Video has become one of the most powerful forms of online communication. From social media posts and YouTube channels to business promotions and online courses, creators everywhere rely on video to tell stories and connect with audiences. However, professional video production once required expensive software and advanced technical skills. Today, that barrier has largely disappeared thanks to accessible tools like …

Timber has always occupied an awkward position in modern construction. It is familiar, widely used, and generally well understood, yet it has also carried long-standing concerns around movement, durability, and maintenance. Over the past decade, those concerns have not disappeared, but the way the industry responds to them has changed. One of the clearest examples of that shift is the …