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Jolene Burns wins UK Music on Stage title again, finishes fifth worldwide
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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.
BestSalons.com Spotlights Trust Gaps in UK Hairdressing
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BestSalons.com is arguing that online reputation matters more in Britain’s hairdressing and barbering market because practitioners do not need a mandatory UK licence.
Everyday bank habits are knocking out mortgage applicants in Britain
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Adverse Mortgage Advisors says automated mortgage checks and bank-statement reviews are rejecting otherwise capable buyers over routine financial habits such as gambling, overdraft dependence, Buy Now, Pay Later use and recent payday loans.
Four UK retailers stand out for garden rooms and offices
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My Outhouse, Green Retreats, Dunster House and Costco are highlighted as the best places to buy garden rooms and garden offices in the UK. The comparison focuses on finish, installation, price and how much of the project each buyer wants to…
Custom SoC ASIC market seen hitting $37.62B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the custom system-on-chip ASIC market will grow from $24.24 billion in 2025 to $37.62 billion by 2030, driven by AI, 5G and high-performance computing demand.
FIOR adds former UK cyber commander as adviser on AI security
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FIOR appointed retired Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes as an adviser on defence, cyber, national security and secure autonomous AI on October 1, 2026, in London.
Scalo names Chris Burns UK sales director to target financial services growth
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Scalo has appointed veteran IT executive Chris Burns as Sales Director UK as the European software engineering company expands in Britain.
Dongguan Yuexiong Textile expands custom functional yarn supply
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Dongguan Yuexiong Textile Co., Ltd. is broadening overseas sales of custom functional yarns, with a stated 5 kg minimum order and 7-15 day lead times.
Five China custom glassware suppliers profiled for 2026
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A 2026 industry overview examines five China-based glassware suppliers and the factors shaping buyer decisions, from material choice and forming methods to customization and quality documentation.
Ray Deptula turns the American Revolution into a story of survival and loyalty
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Former U.S. Naval Officer Ray Deptula has released a two-book historical saga that follows unlikely allies through the American Revolution, blending military experience with historical research.
Maharaja Drinks says India’s craft spirits are gaining ground in the UK
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Maharaja Drinks is pushing more than 25 Indian craft spirits into the UK as consumer interest grows for distinctive, place-driven drinks.
QX Global Group launches AI-powered tax prep service for UK firms
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QX Global Group has launched QX TaxReady, a managed tax preparation service for UK accounting and tax firms, ahead of the 2026/27 Self-Assessment season.
ColorCraft hires Brittany Harris as senior sales executive
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ColorCraft named Brittany Harris senior sales executive on Sept. 15, 2026, adding a veteran trade show and exhibit leader to its sales team in Orlando.
Confirm study flags workforce enablement gap at UK and US businesses
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New research from Confirm finds many UK and US businesses are struggling to keep employees job-ready as they scale, with 93% of scale-up leaders saying growth is outpacing enablement.
Britten-Norman’s first UK-built Islander takes flight
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Britten-Norman has flown the first Islander whose airframe was assembled in the UK from detail component level, marking a shift in how the Bembridge line is built and controlled.
Spinners opens 2026 Christmas party bookings across four UK venues
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Spinners has opened enquiries for its 2026 Christmas party programme in Chester, Plymouth, Reading and Solihull, with events running from 16 November 2026 to 13 January 2027. The offer expands the brand’s competitive socialising format with…
UK hair transplant demand rises as discreet FUE gains ground
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More people across the UK are researching hair restoration as awareness rises and stigma fades, with discreet FUE techniques driving much of the interest.
Ontario girls cricket team returns from historic England tour
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Ontario’s first high school girls’ cricket team has returned home after a nine-day England tour that mixed competition, leadership training and cultural exchange.
New Elkin senior living community takes name from Revolutionary War history
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Overmountain Trace, a new independent living community in Elkin, North Carolina, is drawing its name from the Overmountain Men and the Battle of Kings Mountain.
Britain’s red phone boxes hit 100 with no official centenary push
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A new BroadbandSwitch UK report says Britain has marked the 100th anniversary of the red telephone box with no Royal Mail stamp, Royal Mint coin or BT campaign.
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