Skoda Fabia 130 Review: Warm Hatch with Everyday Appeal
The Skoda Fabia 130 offers 174bhp, a comfortable ride, and practical features at £30,000, making it a smart choice in today's market.
The Skoda Fabia 130 offers 174bhp, a comfortable ride, and practical features at £30,000, making it a smart choice in today's market.
Andy Billage left his demanding airport hotel management job after 17 years to start Kitchen Makeovers with his wife Becky, aiming to spend more time with his two young children and achieve a better work-life balance.
Manchester-based sports nutrition brand Warrior has formed its first advisory board, appointing Chris McLaughlin and Nick Rhind as advisors and Ian Cassidy as CTO to support international expansion and digital growth.
With PS5 prices set to increase to £569 next month, a subscription deal from Raylo Business offers a budget-friendly alternative starting at £12.49 per month with no upfront costs.
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RecommendedNewcastle-based fintech firm Kani Payments has secured a second round of investment from Maven Capital Partners, enabling overseas expansion and product development for regulatory compliance.
North West fitness franchise Transform Hub, founded by James Calderbank, announces plans to open 11 new locations across the UK in 2026, targeting customers over 35. The brand aims for 100 sites by 2028, with recent growth showing a 28.4% membership incre
Liv Needham, 27, started selling unwanted clothes from home while pregnant and now earns up to £2,000 monthly profit working just three hours daily through her online resale venture.
Discover how to access Apple's new MacBook Neo for just £14.99 per month through a business subscription deal with no upfront payment required, ideal for self-employed users.
Alisha Khan, an 18-year-old from Digbeth, runs a successful henna business while studying architecture, highlighting the challenges young entrepreneurs face in gaining recognition.
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RecommendedA Kent mother reveals how she transformed decluttering into a profitable reselling venture, making up to £2,000 profit monthly while working just three hours daily alongside caring for her baby.
Four entrepreneurs from the North East have launched Future Vision Group, a telecoms and outdoor display company backed by six-figure investments. The Newcastle-based firm plans to create jobs and expand overseas.
An entrepreneur, inspired by a Channel 5 show, launches a free start-up incubator to guide 10,000 people from idea to profitable business, offering a six-hour training programme.
Richard Rigg of Rigga Repairs Ltd plans to build a top-tier watchmaking facility in the North East after receiving a five-figure loan from the Start Up Loans programme and Business Enterprise Fund.
Start Yard in Birkenhead is transforming into a thriving tech hub, with business leaders calling for Merseyside to promote its gaming and technology sectors more aggressively to attract jobs and investment.
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RecommendedLondon fintech startup Payr has raised $2.1 million in seed funding to enable tenants to pay rent using credit cards while landlords receive standard bank transfers, targeting the $165 billion UK rental market.
A Warwickshire father who survived a life-changing cliff fall has built a successful six-figure business creating gripping aids for people with reduced hand strength, recently pitching on BBC's Dragons' Den.
Cardiff-based digital asset protection firm CoinCover has named Jeremy Verba as its new chief executive after securing additional growth capital in a recent equity fundraising round.
North Tyneside haircare brand Merwave, founded during lockdown, has secured a major retail deal with Boots, placing its wavy hair products in 215 UK stores.
Three friends from London launched Ascocars mobile Mercedes repair with £3,400 during Covid. Now projecting £700k turnover and serving footballers like Reiss Nelson.
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RecommendedNewcells Biotech's retina division has been acquired by Axol Bioscience, saving specialist jobs but resulting in 18 redundancies at the Newcastle University spin-out.
Warrington-based sports backpack manufacturer Built For Athletes has secured a £1.025 million finance package from NatWest to fuel international expansion, product development, and sustainability initiatives.
Popular artisan bakery Deep North has opened a new headquarters and production kitchen in Newcastle, boosting capacity and launching a fourth shop in Ouseburn as part of regional expansion plans.
UK-based AI chip company Olix has raised $220 million in Series A funding, reaching a £1 billion valuation. The startup, founded by young entrepreneur James Dacombe, is expanding its Bristol presence and hiring for high-paying engineering roles.
Henrietta Newble, a 19-year-old mechanical engineering student at Newcastle University, has launched AnFiTest, securing £40,000 funding and creating rapid diagnostics for animal nutrition diseases.
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RecommendedRob Stewart, a former Daily Telegraph journalist, has launched On The Up PR in Bristol, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises across the South West with media strategies for growth.
Heather Croft and Vanessa Slater have completed a management buyout of KES Solutions UK, outlining ambitious growth plans for the North East recruitment firm.
Birmingham ranks tenth in the UK for business fragility, with nearly one in four new ventures failing within three years, according to ONS data analysis.
Manchester-based startup SmartyPlants has secured £190,000 from the British Design Fund to develop smart sensor technology that helps houseplant owners keep their plants alive and thriving.
Caerphilly-based tech venture Academii has raised £1m in Series A funding led by the Development Bank of Wales to expand its AI-powered workplace training platform and create skilled jobs.
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RecommendedArm Holdings CEO Rene Haas warns that Britain's cautious investment climate and lack of venture capital are preventing tech startups from scaling effectively, urging government action.