Kitchen Makeovers is delighted to announce its recognition as one of the premier franchise opportunities in the UK. Standing out among numerous competitors across various sectors, Kitchen Makeovers has jumped 13 places since 2024, securing the no.81 position in the highly regarded Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) – a title it will proudly hold throughout 2025. Since 2017, the EF100, sponsored by HSBC UK, has become a significant fixture in the UK franchising calendar. This ranking evaluates franchisors on numerous criteria, including the scale and speed of their growth, their support to franchisees and their contributions to community prosperity. Such…
Author: Karen Contrino
Books make a wonderful Christmas gift. For music lovers, autobiography, and other writings by or about musicians are especially captivating, as they reveal the deeper stories behind their music. Musicians are often great at telling stories, behind every lyric, there are many experiences, challenges, and successes that shape who they are. “Musicians personal stories bring their music to life, making their experiences compelling reads for music fans” says Simon Bennett, Managing Director of musicGuard. There are many great books for musicians written by musicians. Leading UK’s musical instrument insurer musicGuard shares their favourite ones: Year of the monkey – Patti…
This Christmas season has brought a mixed bag of results for small businesses across the UK, with many artisans and independent sellers struggling to make sales. Not only do customers have less spending power, but the recent storms have literally blown away many profits. Pedddle, a platform championing independent markets and creative businesses, has been monitoring the situation closely. As global inflation continues to impact consumer spending, the traditional festive boost for small businesses has not materialised for everyone. Pedddle’s founder, Nicki Capewell, states “we’ve created the UK’s premier artisan market and stallholder community for it to be an asset…
An organisation that has helped over 2000 charities to benefit from charitable gifting through wills has reached a landmark moment with over £50m pledged through its platform this year. Freewills, which is an online, solicitor-checked service, allowing people to create their own bespoke, fully legal will, for free, says that this is already up 14% on 2023, with December (often a busy time for legacy donations) still to be factored in. Back in…
Momentum Pharma Breaks Ground Becoming First Organization to Receive New Certification Assessing Highest Industry Standards The IAOCR Business Process Quality Certification Assesses International Best Practices as Ratified by Industry Experts Momentum Pharma has become the first organization to achieve the new Business Process Quality Certification (BPQC) standard from the International Accrediting Organization for Clinical Research (IAOCR). Demonstrating that an organization is operating at the highest industry standards across core business operations, the BPQC has been developed to assess, reward and signify an exemplary organization. This aligned perfectly with Momentum Pharma’s vision and commitment to lead a new era of Clinical…
Stagecoach Performing Arts is celebrating a huge milestone after being crowned the highest-ranking performing arts franchise in the UK, leaping from 15th place in 2024 to an impressive fourth spot in the 2025 Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100). This remarkable achievement not only highlights Stagecoach’s resilience and adaptability but also showcases the power and strength of its business model as it continues to rise above the competition. Established in 2017 in association with HSBC, the EF100 is widely regarded as the leading franchise ranking in the UK. Judged by 24 independent experts, the EF100 assesses franchisors across multiple criteria, including…
The South London Partnership People and Skills programme, launched in July of this year, has supported over 800 economically inactive and unemployed residents by equipping them with the skills, training and support needed to re-enter the workforce. Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the People and Skills programme is a package of wrap-around employment and skills support for South London’s residents who are facing barriers to work. Offering cohesive, locally tailored support and access to basic skills, economically inactive residents across Kingston, Merton, Sutton, Croydon, and Richmond have access to pathways to enhance, improve,…
Essex law firm Birkett Long is delighted to announce Tim Field’s appointment as the new Head of Commercial. In this pivotal role, Tim will oversee the firm’s distinguished Intellectual Property, Education, Employment, Business, and Regulatory Teams, each vital to Birkett Long’s comprehensive provision of legal services. Celebrating Team Excellence Under Tim’s leadership, Birkett Long’s teams are set to thrive across their respective practice areas. The Intellectual Property Team, known for managing the complex needs of internationally renowned clients, will continue to excel with innovative strategies that ensure robust protection and optimal leveraging of intellectual assets. Tim acknowledges the significance of…
In recent years, the Caribbean food movement has emerged as a culinary trend and a vibrant cultural exchange within the UK. Caribbean cuisine has increasingly captivated the British palate with rich flavours and a sense of heritage. Research from the Good Food Guide and The Grocer highlights this surge, showing a 25% increase in Caribbean food mentions in fine dining establishments between 2021 and 2023 (Good Food Guide, 2023; The Grocer, 2023). At the forefront of this renaissance is Marshall & Brown, recognised as a premium and innovative brand reshaping perceptions of Caribbean food in the UK. As trailblazers in…
In partnership with Amazon Property, Loveday Belgravia is set to redefine the luxury senior care landscape in London with its grand opening in Spring 2025. This exclusive collaboration introduces a unique concept to the capital: a sophisticated private members’ club for seniors, seamlessly blending world-class hospitality with comprehensive care, including residential, nursing and rehabilitation services. Spanning an impressive 41,000 sq. ft, Loveday Belgravia features 44 luxurious suites, each costing over £1 million to build. This investment ensures every suite meets the highest standards of comfort, style and functionality, offering an unparalleled living experience. The residence’s interior design, inspired by mid-century modern elegance, provides…