eVED risks putting almost two-thirds of drivers off electric cars
26% also believe claiming business miles will become significantly more difficult according to Venson research www.venson.com New research from Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 62% of drivers say the introduction…
Small Business Borrowing Surges 63% in Q2 2026 Amid Rising Costs and Cashflow Uncertainty
New data reveals working capital loans have almost doubled in two years — and for the first time in over a year, start-ups are borrowing more than established businesses July…
Brits caught out by unexpected holiday laws are paying average fines of £160
British holidaymakers are paying an average of £163 in fines after unknowingly breaking local laws while abroad, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 UK passport holders found almost…
Value-for-money drives summer plans as more Brits opt for UK days out
British families are becoming increasingly cost-conscious when planning summer activities, with more than four in ten (43%) actively seeking discounts and deals on attractions and experiences compared to a year…
GIVING DERBY’S YOUNG PEOPLE A TASTE OF THE TRADES THIS SUMMER – AS PfP THRIVE LAUNCHES FREE TRAINING SESSIONS IN FACE OF STARK SKILLS SHORTAGE WARNINGS
Two MPs join launch to show their support 24 pupils also join the inaugural session Derby-based skills centre PfP Thrive has launched a programme of free trade taster days this…
HEATWAVE FAILS TO SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION
School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave grips Britain, the great British…
MARCHING TO A NEW DRUM: WHAT DO PEOPLE WANT FOR THE ARTS UNDER THE NEW-LOOK GOVERNMENT?
As the UK welcomes a new Prime Minister, the country’s culture sector prepares for a period of change. In the eyes of the public, support for the arts continues to…
Brownlee Foundation celebrates 100th event as more than 90,000 children access free triathlon experience
Excerpt: Olympic medal-winning brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee mark major milestone for the Brownlee Foundation which was founded to inspire children to be active. The Brownlee Foundation has celebrated its…
Adapt & Drive helps motorists with disabilities and limited mobility save thousands as demand grows for alternatives to traditional vehicle purchasing
Mobility in Motion reports strong early success following soft launch, with some customers saving more than £7,000 on brand-new adapted vehicles. Mobility in Motion is reporting strong demand for its…
NINE IN TEN PEOPLE WANT GOVERNMENT TO BACK UK SMALL BUSINESSES
Reductions to business rates and National Insurance plus support with energy costs top concerns – as only 9% of small businesses looking to hire to support growth this summer As…
Williams Grand Prix Technologies appoints McKenna Townsend as strategic marine communications partner
Williams Grand Prix Technologies, the technology innovators applying elite motorsport expertise to solve complex engineering challenges throughout the marine, energy, mobility and defence sectors, has appointed Ringwood-based specialist PR and…
Tyneside Cinema to Host North East Gala Premiere of Award-Winning Eddie Cochran Documentary
Exclusive gala event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Sir Graham Wylie Foundation One of the year’s most acclaimed music documentaries is coming to Tyneside Cinema this September as the…
World Brain Day (July 22nd ) – NHS neurosurgeon reveals the five things everyone with Epilepsy should know about their brain
Across the UK, more than 633,000 people are living with Epilepsy, with almost 29,000 new diagnoses every year. Yet, despite affecting around one in every 100 people, many still think…
Bridgestone study highlights ongoing hesitation around EV adoption
A Bridgestone survey has revealed that a growing number of UK motorists are putting the brakes on electric vehicle (EV) purchases, with more than one in four drivers insisting they…
WIRRAL BUSINESS EXPERT OFFERING FREE HEALTH CHECK & STRATEGY!
Business owners across the Wirral and beyond are being offered the opportunity to unlock their company’s full potential through a Free Business Health Check from experienced business growth specialist Martin…
KIDS SILENT DISCO PARTIES LAUNCHED IN LIVERPOOL!
An entertainment company behind one of the UK’s fastest-growing silent disco experiences has launched a new children’s party concept that is proving to be a huge hit with families. Silent…
THE WOMAN LEADING A SEWING REVOLUTION IN LIVERPOOL!
What started as a way to build a small community of sewing enthusiasts has grown into the largest independent sewing academy in the UK in just 18 months. Charmingo Sews…
AUTHOR’S THRILLING MOTORSPORT NOVEL A MUST READ!
Motorsport enthusiasts and book lovers alike are being urged to buckle up for Backmarker, the exhilarating debut novel from Southport writer Kieran Jordan. The high octane novel takes readers deep…
HIT MUSICAL PLAY UNDER THE MERSEY MOON COMES TO LIVERPOOL!
The acclaimed new country music stage play, Under The Mersey Moon, comes to The Epstein Theatre, Liverpool, from 11th-13th November 2026 after sell-out productions in Wirral. With standing ovations and…
FREE EARLY YEARS STORYTELLING EVENT THIS AUGUST!
A free, fun and interactive storytelling and creative workshop is coming to Kingsley & Co bookshop in Bootle on Saturday 8th August! Dr. Denise Wright’s Disgusting And Delicious Shapes with…
THE WIRRAL SKIN CARE BRAND HELPING WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS!
For many people, skincare is about appearance. For Dr. Kate Blundell, it became something far deeper — a way to restore confidence, support wellbeing and give back to women silently…
CHILDREN CAN BECOME AUTHORS THANKS TO HARPER’S BIG IDEA!
Nine-year-old Harper Hawthorne, from Wirral, has created a groundbreaking concept with her dad that enables children to become published authors. Story Wizard is an exciting new platform that gives children…
PAFA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SAFEGUARDING FAMILIES!
For the past decade, PAFA (Parenting Assessments For All) has been transforming lives across the UK from its Wirral base, providing one of the most important yet least understood services…
HOW A GARAGE SIDE HUSTLE BECAME A DOG GROOMING EMPIRE!
What started as a simple solution to a frustrating problem has grown into one of the North West’s most successful dog grooming businesses. Glynis Stewart, from Moreton, set up Trendy…
NO SUMMER BOUNCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AS GROWTH FORECASTS HIT 12-YEAR LOW
The percentage of small businesses predicting growth has fallen to 24% – its lowest level for 12-years, with significant downturns in the construction (15%), retail (21%) and hospitality (21%) sectors.…