Lewis Perkins, a 31-year-old entrepreneur from Northamptonshire, is celebrating being named a finalist in the prestigious BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards. He’s been shortlisted in the highly competitive ‘Young Gun’ category, which honours rising stars under 35 making waves in the world of franchising. Just over a year ago, Lewis launched his More Than Loft Ladders business. Now, he’s being recognised on a national stage for his commitment to customer service, community impact and exceptional business growth across the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire regions. Lewis discovered the perks of loft improvement right under his own roof – and soon…
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The food-to-go sector is hungry for fresh ideas – and a fast-growing Yorkshire brand is stepping up to the plate. Fresh from securing accreditation from the British Franchise Association (BFA), Mexi Bean Express is set to take the spotlight on the national stage, with founder and CEO Danielle Best joining the Next Big Thing Panel at lunch! – the UK’s leading food-to-go, retail and coffee shop event – at Excel London on 25th September. Chaired by Gavin Rothwell, director and founder of Food Futures Insights, the panel will shine a spotlight on the innovators shaping the future of food-to-go. Danielle…
Symvan Capital has been named a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Investor of the Year category. Known as “The Grammys of Entrepreneurship”, the awards celebrate the most exceptional and inspiring business stories across the UK. Within the 20+ award categories, this year’s shortlist includes over 800 entrepreneurs from every nation and region of the UK, all recognised for their innovation, impact and resilience. Past winners include the founders of BrewDog, Grenade, ClearScore, Zilch, and Unbiased, many of whom were recognised early in their entrepreneurial journey by the Awards. This year’s finalists: ●…
The ActionCOACH UK community is celebrating once again after winning four of the top six accolades at ActionCOACH’s 2025 global conference – including, remarkably, their 17th consecutive Master Licensee of the Year title. Held in Rio de Janeiro from July 21-24 at the Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort, the event brought together franchise partners and teams from across the globe to honour outstanding achievements in business coaching. “It’s always an honour – and it never gets old,” said Julie Wagstaff, managing director of ActionCOACH UK. “The UK network continues to stand out because we never stop learning, growing and…
On Friday 25 July, a panel of leading housing professionals and advisors came together at the Birketts offices in Chelmsford for a difficult day of judging entries for this year’s awards. Reviewing the award entries, one thing was clear: Essex’s housing sector has made significant strides in redefining housing efficiency, inclusivity, and resilience, helping a diverse range of residents find a sense of belonging. Notably impressive was the 108.33% increase in award entries this year, rising from 36 last year to 75. This surge reflects the sector’s growing activity and progress. The standout category was the Meeting Housing Need –…
James Dooley, the founder of FatRank, has been honoured with the title of “Best Exclusive Lead Generation Specialist” at the 2025 Manchester Entrepreneurship Awards. The award recognises his outstanding impact on UK businesses through exclusive lead generation systems that consistently deliver high-quality, measurable results. Launched in 2014, FatRank was developed to address a pressing concern — the lack of a sustainable, scalable lead source for UK firms. Dooley built the business around complete control of the process, from optimising digital assets for rankings to screening buyers, without reliance on rented traffic or external advertising platforms. The award acknowledges the measurable…
Lucida Medical awarded £2.25M SBRI Healthcare contract to scale AI innovation in prostate cancer diagnosis across the NHS Lucida Medical has been awarded £2.25 million in funding from the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare to advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis of prostate cancer in the UK National Health Service (NHS). The initiative is supported by the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) and delivered in partnership with the Health Innovation Network. The funding will support implementation of Lucida Medical’s AI technology, Prostate Intelligence (Pi), in up to 15 hospitals in partnership with the Cancer Alliances of…
Multi-award-winning Defender Camper rental company reports unprecedented international demand and becomes first globally to offer revolutionary Thule Outset Towbar Tent for hire WIMBISH, Essex – July 9, 2025 – LandyCampers, the UK’s most celebrated Land Rover Defender camper hire service, is celebrating its best year ever as the premium adventure travel sector experiences unprecedented growth. The award-winning family business, which has earned multiple accolades including consecutive TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards (2023 & 2024) and the Travel & Hospitality Award for Unique Accommodation of the Year, reports record-breaking demand that has seen them turn away bookings worth thousands of pounds due…
Source Recognising and appreciating employees is a strategic move that boosts morale, improves productivity, and encourages people to stay with your company longer. An effective employee recognition program can help build a positive culture where everyone feels motivated and valued to do their best work. Today, we’ll walk you through how to create a program that’s thoughtful, practical, and aligned with your business goals. What is an Employee Recognition Program? An employee recognition program is an approach that organisations use to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate their employees’ efforts and achievements. It’s more about creating an ongoing culture of appreciation. Recognition…
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