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A team of cricketers swapped bats and balls for treble 20s and bullseyes as they staged a darts marathon for charity.

Rising tax and cost pressures forced more than one in five (21%) SME bosses to lay off staff last year, according to a survey commissioned by Rathbones, one of the UK’s largest wealth and asset management groups.

Scotland’s largest furniture retailer, Sterling Home, has announced a new collaboration with broadcaster and personality Vogue Williams for an exclusive furniture collection available only through its stores in Scotland.

St Austell Brewery is proud to announce Children’s Hospice South West as its Charity of the Year.

A Lake District hospitality venue is manufacturing its own home-made, flavoured crisps for guests to enjoy in its bar, restaurant and microbrewery.

Croxsons, a 150-year-old family business that manufactures premium glass packaging for the food and drink sector, has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle.

The UK’s most inspirational summer festival - combining ideas, music, comedy, food, wellness and nature - has announced the first wave of speakers, performers and experiences for its upcoming 13th edition: ALSO26.

A Hampshire accountancy firm has promoted a long-standing specialist as it gears up for an expected rise in tax-related enquiries from this April.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team and Kraken are pleased to announce that they have renewed their long-term partnership, in a mark of the brands’ continued commitment to extraordinary fan experiences online, on-track, and in their world-leading Fan Zones.

Simpsons Malt Limited, the independent, fifth-generation malting and merchanting business and Certified B Corporation, has successfully completed SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) third-party verification process, achieving Gold performance level across its entire UK malting barley procurement.

The Munnelly Group has announced strong annual results for the year ending 2025, with the business demonstrating ‘resilience and strategic discipline’ in what continues to be a challenging market environment.

Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, is to invest £370 million this year to open new stores across Britain.

Property consultancy Vail Williams has appointed a valuation specialist in Oxford to meet growing business demand.

England Rugby has launched its new strategy for the next four years (Plan 2030: More than a Game) setting out a clear, ambitious and realistic plan to grow the game, enrich lives and ensure rugby continues to thrive at every level across the country.

The UK Agri-Tech Centre is excited to announce its dedicated Growth Week from 2-6 February, as part of its ‘Grow Your Own Way; We Mean Business When it Comes to Agri-Tech’ campaign.

On a quiet industrial estate in east Leeds, among warehouses and ring roads, a familiar glow still flickers. It comes not from a screen but from polished chrome, curved glass and softly lit panels, the kind that once beckoned from American diners and British dancehalls.

Coventry foodbank marked its 15th anniversary last week, with a special visit from the Lord Mayor of Coventry, who met with staff, volunteers, and clients to recognise the charity’s impact and dedication.

As Scotland kicks off a landmark year of sport, charitable organisations across the country are invited to apply for a share of a £63,000 fund from Barratt and David Wilson Homes.

Johnston Carmichael has agreed a new partnership with STAC (Smart Things Accelerator Centre), underlining the firm’s commitment to Scotland’s innovation economy and supporting the next generation of tech entrepreneurs.

Property finance specialist MSP Capital is on track for more growth amid an exceptional rise in demand for its lending solutions from housing developers and other borrowers.