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Always Learning: How Dr. Thomas John Byrne Stays Ahead in Women’s Health
In the early days of ultrasound, most doctors in the United States didn’t know what to do with it. It was new, not yet widely used, and training was hard to find. But Dr. Thomas John Byrne, then a young medical student, saw its future clearly.
Valla raises £2m as venture capital backs boom in employment rights claims
A legal tech startup helping workers represent themselves in employment disputes has secured £2 million in fresh funding, as investors prepare for a likely surge in workplace grievances under the Labour government’s incoming reforms.
Landmark Court Ruling Exposes Workers’ Compensation Barriers in the Construction Industry
A recent legal decision in the case of Waldy Quinones Garcia v. Monadnock Construction, Inc. has drawn national attention to the persistent difficulties injured construction workers experience in obtaining workers’ compensation.
What the government’s new housebuilding reforms mean for small business owners
The government has unveiled a wide-reaching package of housebuilding reforms designed to unlock small-scale development and reinvigorate the role of SME housebuilders — and the ripple effects could benefit small businesses across the board.
TikTok launches SME council to elevate small business voices and boost digital growth
TikTok has formed a new SME Council to give Britain’s small businesses a bigger say in the evolving digital economy, bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and content creators who have used the platform to fuel growth.
Facilities management firms warn new employee rights bill could harm hiring and economic growth
More than 120 firms from Britain’s £60 billion facilities management (FM) sector have signed an open letter to the government warning that the proposed Employment Rights Bill could have damaging consequences for both employers and workers.
Gary Neville: from the pitch to the boardroom
Gary Neville is known to most as a football legend – a stalwart of Manchester United and England, a leader on the pitch, and now a respected pundit. But away from football, Neville has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most thoughtful and ambitious entrepreneurs.
London’s cafes and restaurants becoming the workplace of choice for city’s entrepreneurs and micro-businesses
A growing number of London’s entrepreneurs and micro-businesses are swapping traditional offices for coffee shops and cafes, with new research revealing that these venues are playing an increasingly vital role in the capital’s business ecosystem.
Building Change: A Conversation with Schelton Assoumou
In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, lives a man quietly making waves in the real estate world. His name is Schelton Assoumou. A former Wall Street professional turned real estate developer, Schelton is focused on something different—building homes that people can actually afford.
Reeves faces fiscal rule warning as OECD slashes UK growth forecast
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that her wafer-thin fiscal buffers could prove inadequate if the UK economy is hit by a fresh downturn, following a downgrade to the country’s growth forecast.
UK steelmakers avoid immediate 50% US tariff, but face growing uncertainty as deal hangs in the balance
UK steelmakers have narrowly avoided being hit with a damaging 50% import tariff by the United States – for now – after President Trump signed an Executive Order confirming that the UK will remain under the existing 25% tariff while a new bilateral steel agreement is finalised.
The search is on for Britain’s funniest business name with £2,500 prize up for grabs
Simply Business, one of the UK’s largest small business insurance providers, has launched its annual nationwide hunt for the country’s funniest small business name – and this year’s winner will walk away with a £2,500 cash prize.
HMRC launches crypto crackdown with new data-sharing rules for platforms and traders
Millions of UK cryptocurrency holders will soon be required to disclose their personal details to digital asset platforms, as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) rolls out a sweeping new crackdown on tax avoidance in the sector.