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The British darts maker betting on Japan for its next phase of growth
Harrows Darts launches Tokyo subsidiary to expand in Japan's soft tip market after 40 years of exports. The Hertfordshire maker keeps UK manufacturing.
Tactical voting is becoming a serious problem for Reform UK
Reform UK trails Conservatives 35% to 20% in head-to-head contests as tactical voting surges, new YouGov data shows. Anti-Farage sentiment at record high.
Britons split over Macklemore removal as Ed Sheeran defends keeping politics off stage
Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestine statements. New polling shows 50% of Britons say his use of concerts for politics was unacceptable.
Ed Davey’s biggest problem may be that much of Britain barely notices him
Ed Davey faces 42% of Britons who don't know what to make of him, new YouGov polling reveals as Liberal Democrats gather for their annual conference.
Britons are split over tax and spending as the Budget choices tighten
New YouGov polling shows 29% of Britons want to avoid tax rises and 29% want to protect public services, leaving Chancellor John Healey with no clear mandate.
The young Britons turning social media influence into millions in advertising value
Tommy Fury leads Britain's under-30 influencers with £21.16m in estimated media value, new research shows. Reality stars and streamers dominate.
Six in ten Britons want a cap on political donations after Reform’s £72 million windfall
Reform UK receives £72 million in donations as YouGov poll shows 60% of Britons want caps on political contributions. Reform voters oppose limits by 52% to 27%.
Britain’s influencer economy is becoming harder for brands to ignore
93% of UK brands plan to increase influencer marketing spend in the next year, up from 50% in 2024, as creators shift from experimental to mainstream.
Six in ten Britons want the two child benefit cap brought back
61% of Britons back restoring the two-child benefit cap, including 54% of Labour voters, new YouGov polling reveals after Starmer scrapped the restriction.
Europe’s infrastructure problem is no longer simply about concrete
Luigi Ferraris says Europe's infrastructure must merge physical assets with data and tech—but capital isn't the problem. Regulatory instability is.
Two thirds of Britons back police powers to stop protesters hiding their faces
68% of Britons back police powers to stop masked protesters, new YouGov poll finds. Crime and Policing Act 2026 makes concealing identity at protests a criminal offence.
The old football boots being given another match
Utilita launches nationwide Football Rebooted collection on October 3 across 12 Energy Hubs, gathering outgrown boots to redistribute through local club foundations.
Starmer leaves Parliament with public backing for his departure
Keir Starmer resigns his Commons seat, forcing a Holborn and St Pancras by-election. New YouGov polling shows 49% of Britons back his departure from Parliament.
Farage faces a test of credibility as Reform’s momentum begins to fade
Nigel Farage's net favourability has plunged to minus 44 as Reform UK support falls six points to 24%. Kemi Badenoch now leads him on prime minister credibility.
Eight in ten Britons oppose Labour plan to release serious offenders earlier
82% of Britons oppose cutting prison time for serious offenders from 67% to 50%, new YouGov poll reveals ahead of October 1 early release rules.
Energy Secretary confronted with household bill pressures on visit to Luton
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh visited Utilita's Luton hub on the day the Price Cap was announced, hearing customers' concerns about winter bills.
Energy drinks are moving into Britain’s new fitness arena
CELSIUS partners with ATHX Games as hybrid fitness competitions expect 40,000 participants in 2026, signalling energy drinks' push into Britain's booming fitness economy.
M&S offers £10 reward as it targets Bank Holiday rush for schoolwear and autumn fashion
M&S is giving 25 million Sparks members £10 back when they spend £50 on fashion this Bank Holiday weekend, targeting school uniform and autumn wear.
ISS reshapes private sector business as it targets growth in UK and Ireland
ISS appoints Charlie McCarthy as Segment Director for Business & Industry and Ireland from September 1, splitting its former Office & Production unit into two divisions.
After a decade of Sadiq Khan, most Londoners say the capital has got worse
55% of Londoners say the capital has worsened under Sadiq Khan's decade as Mayor, with housing affordability the sharpest failure. 56% want Labour to choose a new candidate in 2028.
AI is changing banking. The skills that matter most are proving harder to automate
Banks analysed 1,500 credit job vacancies. 45% now blend AI tools with traditional skills like judgement and risk management, not replacing humans.
Molly Mae Hague’s Maebe overtakes PrettyLittleThing, Nike and Adidas in UK fashion rankings
Ride 6.5km and Malaysia Airlines could fly you to Melbourne to cycle with an Olympic medallist
Malaysia Airlines is offering five people a trip to Melbourne to cycle 60.7km with Olympic medallist Azizulhasni Awang. Entry requires a 6.5km Strava ride.
Keely Hodgkinson will defend her ATHLOS crown as women’s track comes to London
Keely Hodgkinson will defend her ATHLOS 800m title in London on September 18, with Sha'Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas joining the $2.1m prize fund meet.
The next global security crisis may not be energy. It may be water
Water scarcity now affects 4 billion people for at least one month yearly. A new containerised treatment system aims to deploy faster than traditional infrastructure.
The Kemi-naissance Is Real. The Conservative Revival Is Not... Yet
Kemi Badenoch's approval as Conservative leader has jumped from 15% to 38% since October, but only 19% of Britons believe her party is ready to govern again.
10,000 Essex children put police on the spot over knife crime, misogyny and deepfakes
10,000 Essex children questioned Chief Constable on knife crime, misogyny and deepfakes with no script. The mass democracy exercise reaches Westminster in 2026.
SmartResilience Strengthens Leadership With Appointment of ESG Veteran Joanna Gluzman-Laukkanen
SmartResilience appoints Joanna Gluzman-Laukkanen, former Director of Responsible Business at B&Q, as Strategic ESG Advisor to help firms translate climate risk into strategy.
Guernsey's quiet strength is becoming increasingly important for global wealth
Equiom appoints Sharon Rogers and Allister Carey to senior Guernsey roles as ultra-high-net-worth families prioritise stability over scale in wealth management.
Hydrogen on demand could reshape the conversation around Europe's energy security
Kinetic7 Technologies develops hydrogen on demand system that generates fuel at point of use, removing need for storage and transport infrastructure.
Most Britons believe France is failing to tackle Channel migrant crossings
62% of Britons say France is not genuinely trying to stop Channel migrant crossings, new YouGov polling reveals. Just 13% believe French efforts are sincere.
Britons remain divided over whether policing is applied equally
Britons remain divided over whether policing is applied equally, with 60% believing black people are treated differently by police, new YouGov polling reveals.
Public backs ending apprenticeship benefit gap
59% of Britons support changing child benefit rules so families aren't penalised when 16–17-year-olds choose apprenticeships over sixth form.
Britain's three-way race tightens as Labour draws level with Reform UK
Reform UK and Labour tie at 22% with Conservatives at 21% in latest YouGov poll, marking Britain's most fragmented political landscape in decades.
Andy Burnham Begins Premiership With Positive Ratings as Farage Falls to Record Low, YouGov Finds
Andy Burnham enters No. 10 with +3 net favourability, the strongest debut since Theresa May, as Nigel Farage sinks to record -46 rating.
PUMA Launches ULTRA NITRO™ 7 as African Football Continues to Shape the Global Game
PUMA launches ULTRA NITRO™ 7, its fastest football boot yet, featuring NITROFOAM™ ELITE technology for the first time while centering African football partnerships.
"Empty words are no longer enough”: Ijaw Leaders Demand UK Action After Foreign Office Admits Gulf Of Guinea’s Strategic Importance But Still Offers No New Plan For Niger Delta Communities
Ijaw National Congress rejects UK Foreign Office response that confirms Gulf of Guinea's strategic importance but offers no new engagement with Niger Delta communities.
i3O.ai Charts New Era Under CEO Dave Herman as Company Advances Next Generation of Precognitive and Predictive AI
i3O.ai advances predictive AI under CEO Dave Herman, expanding patents to forecast human behaviour from social media and facial recognition data.
Former BBC Dragon James Caan backs SNAG Tights in bet on lower-return fashion model
James Caan backs SNAG Tights with seven-figure investment after firm cuts returns to 2% versus 40% industry average through size-inclusive design.
Andy Burnham begins premiership with public yet to be convinced on living standards, poll suggests
Andy Burnham enters Downing Street with Britons split on living standards: 22% expect to be better off, 24% worse off, 31% unchanged in next three years.
Why retailers are planning for Spring 2027 before Christmas 2026 has even arrived
Four in ten Britons believe nationalising water and electricity companies would cut household bills, new YouGov polling shows, as Andy Burnham calls public ownership an option.
Andy Burnham faces an uphill battle to win back Labour voters now backing Reform UK
Andy Burnham faces uphill battle as only 11% of Labour defectors to Reform UK would consider returning, new YouGov polling reveals.
Cape Verde’s Billion-Euro Investment: How Rob Jarrett’s Resort Group Built a Luxury Empire
Rob Jarrett's Resort Group controls 67% of Cape Verde's luxury hotel market after a €1.1bn investment, but UK regulators probe SIPP pension mis-selling claims.
Public concern over MPs' safety rises sharply as political tensions deepen
Public concern over MP safety surges to 64% in a month, with Reform UK supporters showing the sharpest rise at 27 points since June.
Half of Britons rate Keir Starmer a poor Prime Minister as he leaves Downing Street
Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street with 51% of Britons rating him poor or terrible as PM, new YouGov polling shows. Just 16% believe he was good or great.
Labour has lost six in ten of its voters as working-class support drifts to Reform
Welsh Whisky’s Global Surge Continues as Penderyn’s Aged Statement Range Lands for the first time in 25 Years
Voters think nationalisation would cut bills. Economists are far less certain
From iTunes to AI: the overlooked inventor betting Europe's future lies beyond Silicon Valley
Bernhard E. Fritsch, whose patents Apple licensed for iTunes, relocates to Munich claiming Europe will lead AI's next wave over Silicon Valley.
The Greens discover that protest is easier than persuasion
Green Party net favourability hits record low of -16 as YouGov finds over half of Britons now hold unfavourable view of Zack Polanski's party.
Burnham's popularity slips as voters deliver an early warning to Labour's new era
Andy Burnham's unfavourable rating hits 43%, the highest since YouGov began tracking, as voters question trustworthiness of Labour's likely next leader.
Hidden failures in allergen safety remain a challenge for Britain's hospitality industry
765 allergen safety failures found in UK hospitality since January 2023, with incomplete information and cross-contamination risks still common.
Nearly half of Britons want a general election after Starmer's resignation, poll finds
48% of Britons want a general election after Starmer's resignation, with just 35% backing a new PM without a public vote, YouGov polling reveals.
Influencer marketing's spreadsheet addiction is costing brands hundreds of thousands, study finds
Brands could save £734,000 over three years by ditching spreadsheets for centralised influencer marketing systems, Forrester study finds.
Europe would take Britain back tomorrow. The catch? The euro and open borders
France and Germany would welcome Britain back into the EU, but 58-61% of voters say the UK must adopt the euro and Schengen borders—no special treatment.
England fans warned that soaring temperatures could disrupt matchday viewing
England fans face broadband disruption as red weather warnings and soaring temperatures threaten to slow home internet during tonight's match.
Public backs Starmer's departure as Labour searches for a new direction
62% of Britons say Keir Starmer was right to resign as Prime Minister, with half describing his tenure as poor or terrible, new YouGov polling shows.
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister after less than two years, becoming the sixth UK leader forced from power in a decade amid Labour turmoil.
