Small Business Competition with Celebrity Ambassadors
HSBC UK launches a competition for three small firms to win a day with a celebrity brand ambassador. Judged by Dame Kelly Holmes and Brian O'Driscoll. Enter by 5 January.
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Post-menopause business launch: 'Our superpower'
Alison Holliday, 50, and Charlie Lycett-Smith, 46, launch North & Nest, a finance and ops consultancy. They say midlife clarity and resilience give them a unique edge in business. Read their story.
UK SMEs start with just £6,000, study reveals
New research uncovers that UK small business owners start with an average of only £6,000, relying on personal savings and family loans. Discover the sacrifices made and the support needed for success.
Small businesses suffer as US shutdown halts contracts
Small businesses face payment delays and project cancellations during historic US government shutdown. Discover how UK firms are affected and what happens next.
Two Years of Ruin: Gaza's Endless Displacement Crisis
A powerful visual journey through the devastating human cost of two years of continuous conflict in Gaza, where entire generations face displacement and destruction.
Colchester research exposes UK business advice failures
Groundbreaking study reveals nearly half of UK businesses receive inadequate professional guidance, with devastating financial consequences for SMEs nationwide.
One Third of UK Firms Hit by Supply Chain Cyber Attacks
New survey reveals alarming surge in supply chain cyber attacks affecting nearly a third of British businesses, with smaller companies becoming prime targets for hackers.
Teacher rejected for mortgage quits job for van life
A young teacher's dream of homeownership was crushed by a shockingly low mortgage offer. Discover how she turned rejection into liberation by quitting her job and buying a van to explore the UK.
UK Fathers' Suicide Rates Soar in National Crisis
Exclusive: New figures expose a devastating surge in suicide rates among British fathers, prompting urgent calls for a radical overhaul of the UK's perinatal mental health support.
Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis
Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.
White House Report Reveals UK Children's Health Crisis
A damning White House report reveals a growing epidemic of poor health among British children, with rising obesity, mental health issues and developmental delays threatening a generation's future.
UK Housing Crisis: Homes Vanish from Market at Record Rate
Exclusive investigation reveals a severe property shortage across major UK cities, with available listings plummeting by up to 20% annually. Discover which areas are hardest hit and what it means for buyers and the market.
Labour accused over border crisis as unescorted migrant boat lands
The Labour government confronts a major border security crisis as an unmanned migrant vessel lands in Kent, marking the first such incident in nearly three years and sparking fierce political criticism over immigration policy failures.
Son's window plunge after mum's terminal cancer news
A family is torn apart after a devastated son throws himself from a third-floor window moments after learning his mother's terminal cancer diagnosis. The harrowing incident in Westminster reveals a story of profound grief and a desperate plea for mental h
Kirstie Allsopp Sparks Fury Over 'Work Harder' Housing Comments
Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp faces a fierce backlash on social media after claiming people should stop complaining about not being able to buy a house and just 'work harder'.
NHS Corridor Care: 1 in 5 Patients in Hallways
A shocking CQC survey exposes the severe overcrowding in NHS England, with 20% of inpatients receiving treatment in corridors and non-clinical areas, highlighting a deepening hospital crisis.
Gaza Documentary Review: Ordinary Life Amidst Catastrophe
A profound cinematic review of 'From Ground Zero: Stories from Gaza', capturing the stark reality of daily life under siege through unflinching personal testimonies and devastating imagery.
Macron in Peril: Faces Impeachment Calls as France Spirals
France is gripped by political turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron faces calls to resign or be impeached following his Prime Minister's shock exit. The nation braces for nationwide strikes and fears of a new 'insurrection'.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
France in turmoil: Macron govt faces collapse amid economic crisis
France plunges into political chaos as Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne faces second no-confidence vote within a year. President Macron's popularity hits record lows amidst economic collapse and social unrest.
British expat: Why I left the UK for Abu Dhabi forever
A British expat reveals the shocking reasons she left the UK behind for a sun-soaked life in Abu Dhabi, citing better opportunities, safety, and a superior quality of life.
Japan's Next PM Faces 'Unforgiving' Crisis as Ishiba Quits
Veteran powerbroker Shigeru Ishiba's shock resignation rocks Japan's ruling LDP, leaving the next Prime Minister to confront a relentless demographic crisis of ageing and depopulation.
Flourishing at 50: The Rise of Multi-Generational Homes
Exclusive report reveals a quiet social revolution sweeping the UK, as soaring numbers of adults in their fifties are choosing to live with their parents, driven by the cost-of-living crisis and a search for deeper family connection.
Hundreds Queue Overnight for NHS Dentist in Bristol
A scene of 'third world' desperation unfolded in Bristol as over 300 people queued for hours, some overnight, in a desperate bid to register with an NHS dental practice, highlighting the severe crisis in UK dental care.
Punjab Farmers Devastated By Worst Floods in 30 Years
Northern India's agricultural heartland faces an unprecedented catastrophe as catastrophic flooding submerges villages and destroys livelihoods, marking the region's worst deluge in three decades.
UK hosts forced to evict Ukrainian refugee due to planning law
A British couple in Somerset faces a devastating choice: evict a Ukrainian refugee they call 'family' or risk enforcement action over a converted outbuilding, exposing a critical flaw in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble
Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.
People Smugglers Drugging Children on Small Boats
Exclusive report reveals criminal gangs are sedating young children with powerful antihistamines to keep them quiet during perilous Channel crossings, as crossings hit record numbers.
Nuneaton businessman's epic clapback at vile customer abuse
A Warwickshire businessman has been hailed a hero after his blistering Facebook response to a group of women who launched a vicious campaign of abuse against his young employees, calling their behaviour 'utterly disgusting'.
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