Croydon is officially the most Christmas-obsessed town in the UK after Manchester and Bolton, with 10506 Christmas-related Google searches per 100,000 people Bolton is the UK’s most Christmassy city, with 10,967 Christmas-related searches per 100,000 people Hastings is the UK’s ‘Grinchiest’ city, with just 1101 Christmas-themed searches per 100,000 people Croydon is officially the third-most Christmas-obsessed town in the UK, new research reveals. Croydon has 10506 Christmas-related searches per 100,000 people, more than nine times the number of Christmas-related searches in Hastings, which has just 1101 searches per 100,000 people for Christmas-related things. Bolton is officially the most Christmassy city…
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This Dry January, FRAMELESS Lates is teaming up with Guinness World Record holder and TV personality Spencer Matthews and his alcohol-free spirits brand CleanCo for an evening of multi-sensory escapism Enjoy a free limited-edition art-inspired Clean Cocktail while exploring the UK’s largest immersive art experience after dark Join Spencer on 24th January for an alcohol-free cocktail-making masterclass and learn how to elevate your favourite drinks – without the hangover Find out more and book tickets online now. FRAMELESS, the UK’s largest immersive art experience, is joining forces with Guinness World Record holder and TV personality Spencer Matthews and his alcohol-free…
Essex-based law firm Birkett Long announces its move to a new office space in Chelmsford. The team has relocated to the second floor of Hyatt Place on Broomfield Road, reflecting the firm’s commitment to evolving and adapting to meet the needs of both clients and colleagues in an ever-changing professional landscape. Birkett Long chose Hyatt Place for its adaptable facilities, ideal location, and alignment with its growth strategy and commitment to minimising environmental impact. Located just five minutes from the existing office, Hyatt Place offers increased convenience for clients, staff, and business partners while maintaining strong ties to Chelmsford’s vibrant…
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…
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 Ukrainian Armed Forces are at the centre of a corruption case involving the procurement of military uniforms. A Turkish company is expected to be named as a victim in the ongoing fraud investigation in Ukraine, which already implicates former government officials. On 27 November, the National Police of Ukraine carried out coordinated raids across 38 locations. These operations targeted a network accused of illicitly profiting from a 2022 uniform supply contract between Sinclair and Wilde and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, involving allegedly inflated prices. According to a news released by the National Police of Ukraine, among the detained…