The Start Your Own Business podcast has announced the launch of a brand-new four-part series dedicated to helping sole traders and private landlords navigate the upcoming changes to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. The series is supported by TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s largest network of small business accountants, who bring a wealth of experience in supporting self-employed individuals and property owners through tax and compliance changes. With MTD due to come into effect in April 2026, millions of individuals will need to adapt to digital record-keeping and quarterly reporting for the first time. The series will break down…
Author: Lucy Contrino
What the Numbers Say About Age-Gap Relationships Over the past decade, new studies and surveys have shown an increase in men dating or marrying women who are older. This age-hypogamous pattern, where the male partner is younger than the woman, remains uncommon in the United States, but there is slow growth and changing views. According to 2024 data from the Pew Research Center and the US Census Bureau, the average age gap between married couples is now 2.2 years, down from 2.4 years in 2000 and much lower than in the 1800s, when the gap was nearly 5 years. The…
A new home care provider has launched in Islington with a simple mission: to bring high-quality care to families across North London – while also giving proper recognition to the people who deliver it. Visiting Angels North London is led by Max Read, who spent nearly a decade working with global consumer brands, and Sharlean Campbell, who has more than 15 years’ experience in the care sector and previously achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission. Max and Sharlean come from very different backgrounds, but share the same goal: to improve the way care is delivered in the…
Amtivo Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Obiettivo Qualità SRL (OQ), a respected Italian certification body with a long-standing reputation for delivering client-focused ISO certification services. This acquisition enhances Amtivo’s presence in Italy through Amtivo Italia S.r.l. and further strengthens its European operations. Founded and led by Giuliana Zaccagnini, Obiettivo Qualità has built a trusted reputation among clients across Italy by providing high-quality certification services delivered by experienced auditors. With Giuliana retiring, OQ’s subcontract auditors will continue to support clients, ensuring continuity of service and maintaining the strong relationships built over many years. Giuliana Zaccagnini, Founder of Obiettivo…
Summer may have drawn to a close, but your garden will still be carrying the signs of those long, busy months. After weeks of games on the lawn, gatherings on the patio and flowerbeds bursting with growth, your outdoor space might now be looking a little tired. The good news is that autumn is the ideal season to restore order, strengthen your garden and set the stage for a beautiful year ahead. By investing a little time now, you can protect your garden from the worst of the winter weather and make sure it’s ready to flourish when spring returns.…
Brusco, a leading UK-based importer and supplier of high-quality food ingredients to manufacturers nationwide, is proud to announce it has been awarded the highest possible rating, AA Grade BRCGS Agents and Brokers certification, with zero non-conformances following a rigorous independent audit. The BRCGS Agents and Brokers Standard is a globally recognised benchmark for companies that source, trade, or distribute food products. The audit examines all aspects of operations, including supplier approval and monitoring, product traceability, risk management and legal compliance. Achieving an AA grade with zero non-conformances confirms that Brusco meets the highest possible standards for safety, integrity, and operational…
Hands In, the split payments solutions provider transforming high-value and group transactions, has announced a strategic partnership with AsiaPay, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading digital payment providers. This will mean their extensive network of merchants are now able to split payments across multiple cards and between multiple individuals – natively within online checkouts. Multi-Card Payments AsiaPay merchants will now have access to Multi Card payments from Hands In, where they can split their payment across two or more cards. By splitting payments across multiple cards, credit limits are no longer an obstacle to successful payments. Customers can choose this option within…
Only 3 Irish Counties Affordable on Average Salary as 7,401 Families Seek Housing Alternatives** 87% of counties unaffordable for median earners as planning applications surge* September 9, 2025 – New analysis reveals 87% of Irish workers cannot afford to buy in their home county, while 7,401 families seek planning permission for modular homes and alternative housing as Government weighs exemptions that could transform the crisis. Only 3 of Ireland’s 26 counties remain affordable for workers earning the median salary of €43,221, according to comprehensive affordability analysis by Luxury Garden Studios. We’re witnessing families destroyed by policy paralysis, said Marius O’Doherty,…
First campaign under refreshed brand platform targets Gen Z, mixing nostalgia with bold humor Zipfizz, the energy and health drinks brand, has launched its new campaign, Get That Good Energy, developed as part of an ongoing collaboration with global design, advertising and marketing agency, Designit. The campaign is the first activation under Zipfizz’s refreshed brand identity, Run It Back, and marks a bold new creative direction for the brand as it aims to win over Gen Z consumers. Designit was tasked with developing a platform to bring Zipfizz’s new identity to market, with the goal of tapping into Gen Z’s…
Unveil the Silent Crisis Threatening UK Children’s Future London, UK – 05 June 2025, 11:11 AM BST – The Real Me Academy reveals a silent crisis gripping UK children, driven by a societal obsession with physical milestones over emotional well-being. A commissioned data set by Scale 8 powered by Vox shows that 91.3% of UK online searches focus on physical milestones, while 0% address emotional intelligence (EI) development. Yet, 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges, a rate unchanged since 2022 per NHS England’s 2023 report of 20.3% for ages 8-16. These statistics offer stark insight into what’s happening…