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Mine water heat scheme in Wales, UK starts operations
ThinkGeoEnergy
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June 4, 2025
The Lindsay mine treatment scheme in Wales, UK (source: video screenshot, Mining Remediation Authority) The first commercial mine water heating scheme in Wales in the UK has started operations supplying low-carbon heat to a nearby industrial...
Balancing innovation and risk in SME lending technology
FinTecBuzz
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June 4, 2025
The innovation vs. risk dilemma SME lending technology is evolving rapidly, but innovation must align with security and compliance. With increasing and more sophisticated cyber threats, and ever-changing regulations, businesses must stay ahead...
Sen. Britt joins bipartisan bill to modernize investor disclosure
Alabama Political Reporter
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June 4, 2025
U.S. Senators Katie Britt, R-Alabama, Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, and a group of bipartisan Senate colleagues recently introduced the Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2025. This legislation would require the Securities and Exchange...
IHT reforms will break up Britain’s family farms, MPs warn
Farmers Weekly
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June 4, 2025
Family farms across the UK face being broken up or sold off under the government’s proposed inheritance tax reforms, opposition MPs have warned, as alarm grows over the future of intergenerational farming and rural businesses. During a Westminster...
Reform UK Doge unit warned it will find little fat to cut – but will face a fight over sackings
Blog Preston
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June 4, 2025
“I know that the unions involved are going to react strongly – to say the least – to any idea that a group of people like Reform are going to start cutting jobs. I just can’t see them taking any attempt to cut employment without a massive fight....
Mine water heating scheme goes live in Wales
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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Heat exchangers being lifted into lagoon by crane Photo: Mining Remediation Authority The Mining Remediation Authority – operator of more than 80 treatment schemes across the UK – identified an opportunity for low-carbon heat recovery at its...
AI Adoption Accelerator launched to power innovation for UK retail SMEs
Retail Times
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June 4, 2025
Galvia AI, a leading international artificial intelligence company, has announced its UK expansion with a new Manchester office and plans to help retail SMEs across the UK transform how they operate, grow and compete using connected intelligence....
New event to connect Gwent communities with local businesses
South Wales Argus
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Organised by Community Foundation Wales in partnership with Business in the Community Cymru, the latest Croeso event will take place at Llanhilleth Miners’ Institute on Monday, June 16. The free event aims to strengthen connections between...
In 15 pictures: Discover the Sussex park rated best in UK for specimen trees
Sussex World
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June 4, 2025
Champion trees are recorded as the largest or tallest trees of their species. Seventy-seven other trees in the park are recorded as county champions. The park was planted with over 400 varieties of trees and contains many exotic species such as...
UK steelmakers avoid immediate 50% US tariff, but face growing uncertainty as deal hangs in the balance
Business Matters
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June 4, 2025
The temporary reprieve comes despite earlier warnings that British steel exports would face the sharp hike from Tuesday, following the White House’s move to double tariffs on imports from countries not covered by trade exemptions. The UK, which...
Allica Bank selects Lendscape to strengthen SME lending infrastructure
IBS Intelligence
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By Gloria Methri Today Allica Bank Asset Finance Challenger Bank Allica Bank, a UK challenger bank specialising in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has partnered with Lendscape, a commercial lending technology provider, to enhance its...
Brittany Higgins joins Third Hemisphere
Mumbrella
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June 4, 2025
Brittany Higgins is joining PR agency Third Hemisphere as the boutique firm’s director of public affairs. In the role, Higgins will collaborate with organisations, leaders, and public figures to lead strategic advocacy and reputation management...
Drive to accelerate today’s side hustles into tomorrow’s top UK businesses
LondonlovesBusiness
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June 4, 2025
A new drive to grow the number of small businesses in the UK, through targeted support for side-hustles and start-ups, has been announced by Small Business Britain and eBay. The new Side-Hustle Lab – a free, six-week online programme, designed to...
Reform UK to mimic Elon Musk’s controversial DOGE audits at Lancashire County Council
Blog Preston
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June 4, 2025
He added: “Residents gave us an overwhelming mandate to root out waste and reinvest in frontline local services. I’m excited to see how this unit can deliver for the people of Lancashire.” However, some opposition groups at County Hall have...
Brittany Higgins appointed Director of Public Affairs at PR agency Third Hemisphere
Women's Agenda
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June 4, 2025
Brittany Higgins has been appointed the Director of Public Affairs at the female-founded, boutique public relations agency, Third Hemisphere. Higgins brings over a decade of experience across media, government, public policy and advocacy as a...
Late Payment Crisis Threatens Stability of UK’s Small Business Sector
ABC Money
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June 3, 2025
Many UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a big problem: getting paid late. After finishing a project on time, they might have to wait weeks or months for payment. Between June 2023 and June 2024, nearly half (49.3%) of invoices from...
Simply Business seeks UK's funniest small business name, offers £2,500 prize
Asian Trader Magazine
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June 3, 2025
Simply Business, one of the UK’s largest small business insurance providers, has launched a nationwide search to discover the UK's most hilariously named small businesses. Offering a grand prize of £2,500 in cash to the winner, the competition...
RUSI report highlights UK ‘defence dividend’ for local areas
Electronics Weekly
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June 4, 2025
RUSI supports the Government’s position that the defence industry can be an important driver of economic growth. Basically, boosting the economic case for increased spending on the UK’s defence and security. According to the Institute’s research –...
The seaside town with 1 of UK's best beaches that could soon be getting its direct trains from London back
MyLondon
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June 4, 2025
We're lucky in London - not only are we a bustling global city, we also have pretty easy access to the countryside and the coast for an easy escape. Now that's summer's around the corner (yes, the good weather will return, don't worry), we're sure...
Region launches bid to lead UK's solar rooftop revolution
Ipswich Star
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June 3, 2025
Freeport East has launched a From the Rooftops campaign to position the region at the forefront of the drive. It points to its growing logistics, warehousing and commercial sector – and high solar radiance levels in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Felixstowe...