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thebigword named finalist for Lloyds British Business Excellence Award
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Leeds-based language services company thebigword has been shortlisted for the Dext Innovation of the Year Award at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026. The recognition spotlights WordSynk Virtual, the company’s 24/7 video and audio…
UK broadband complaints fall to record low as Ofcom table narrows
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Ofcom’s latest quarterly data shows UK fixed broadband complaints hit their lowest level on record in Q1 2026, but a new BroadbandSwitch.uk analysis says the regulator’s league table can no longer meaningfully separate most providers.
BDM Wealth Management named advisor to UK neobank Lunor Pay
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Dubai-based BDM Wealth Management has been appointed corporate advisor to Lunor Pay Ltd, a UK neobank founded by Corey Payne.
BlurMe launches AI CCTV redaction platform for UK organisations
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BlurMe Inc. has launched an automated CCTV redaction platform in the UK as new data rules increase pressure on organisations handling Subject Access Requests and complaint procedures.
UK tradespeople face hidden lead costs up to £500 a month
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A new open dataset from Local Ladder says the UK’s biggest trade directories do not publish complete price lists, while tradespeople report paying far more than advertised entry prices.
FairFuelUK urges UK to follow Italy with fuel duty cut
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FairFuelUK is pressing John Healey to cut UK fuel duty, arguing that lower pump prices would help slow inflation and support businesses and motorists.
UK expat mortgage firm weighs new builds vs fixer-uppers for buy-to-let investors
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Liquid Expat Mortgages says overseas buyers in the UK buy-to-let market face a clear tradeoff between low-maintenance new-build homes and renovation projects with more upside.
UK buy-to-let lending rebounds as expat investors return
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Improving mortgage conditions, steady tenant demand and stronger rental yields are drawing more UK expats and overseas buyers back into buy-to-let property.
UK buy-to-let investors increasingly turn to limited companies
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More UK landlords are buying and managing rental property through limited companies as the sector shifts toward professional portfolio management.
UK buy-to-let shifts toward more energy-efficient rentals
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Landlords across the UK are upgrading rental homes as energy-efficiency standards tighten and tenant expectations rise.
UK buy-to-let draws overseas investors as tenancies lengthen
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Longer tenant stays, resilient property values and steady rental demand are reinforcing the case for UK buy-to-let investment, especially for expats and foreign buyers.
UK regional rental yields stay in focus for buy-to-let investors
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Regional UK housing markets are drawing buy-to-let interest as investors weigh rental income alongside long-term capital growth.
UK Renters' Rights reforms force buy-to-let landlords to adapt
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The Renters’ Rights Act is changing how landlords manage residential property in England, with new rules on evictions, tenancy terms, rent increases and compliance.
The Frank Co. joins British Fashion Council Patron network
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The Frank Co. became an official Patron of the British Fashion Council on July 28, 2026, adding the sustainability and ESG consultancy to a network that includes Visa, Zalando, Westfield and Topshop.
UK buy-to-let market set for slower, steadier growth
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Industry forecasts point to a more stable phase for the UK buy-to-let market as rent growth cools from recent highs.
UK private rental sector holds up as demand stays ahead of supply
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The UK private rented sector is still being supported by strong tenant demand and tight housing supply, even as borrowing costs and regulation change.
UK landlords are buying more homes from other investors
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Landlords accounted for 13.3% of residential property purchases across Great Britain from January to April 2026, the highest share since 2016. The data points to a buy-to-let market being reshaped by landlord-to-landlord transactions, especially…
Dutch landlords eye UK buy-to-let market
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UK property professionals are seeing more interest from Dutch landlords as rising regulatory pressure, high prices and modest rental yields in the Netherlands push some investors to look abroad.
PeroCycle lands UK and China partnerships to speed industrial carbon recycling
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PeroCycle has struck strategic partnerships with PKU Pioneer and io consulting to advance its closed-loop carbon recycling technology toward pilot, demonstration and first commercial facilities.
Overseas investors show rising interest in energy-efficient UK new-builds
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UK expat and foreign national investors are showing more interest in new-build residential properties as energy standards, tenant expectations and specialist mortgage products reshape buy-to-let decisions.
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