The UK’s event and speaker industry is worth £60billion a year, with keynote speakers alone driving billions in revenue. And nowhere is that scale more apparent than at Champions Speakers, the country’s leading keynote agency who work with leading celebrities including Sir Richard Branson, Louis Theroux and Katie Piper to name but just a few. Earlier this year the firm was named Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) of the Year at the British Business Awards, with the accolade presented by none other than George Clooney. It marked recognition not just of Champions Speakers’ growth, but of a working model rarely…
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Garnet Trade, active in international financial markets, has entered a $2 million technology partnership with Eximus, part of a plan to reinforce its systems and improve the digital trading experience it offers. The arrangement covers the CRM platform used by Garnet Trade and technology projects for Garnet Private, an interface offered to investors as a rival to MT5. London, United Kingdom: With technology shaping trading and operational workflows ever more strongly across the financial industry, Garnet Trade is lifting its technology investment to a new level. Via its $2 million agreement with Eximus, the firm is seeking a technology ecosystem…
VitrA Tiles drew on its Material Intelligence approach at Cersaie 2026 to present its concept, The Code, together with new innovations, to industry professionals. Bologna, Italy. Among the exhibitors at Cersaie 2026, the international fair for bathroom furnishings and ceramic tile staged in Bologna, Italy between 21 and 25 September, was VitrA Tiles, which welcomed designers, architects, customers and specialists from throughout the sector. Built around the Material Intelligence concept, its stand revealed collections and innovations for 2027. “Every material has a code. Material Intelligence deciphers it.” That principle underpins the design approach of VitrA Tiles, which reinterprets natural materials…
British comedy has a long tradition of offices where nobody is quite good enough at the job. No Big Deal adds another. The firm is Janus, the business is venture capital, and the hunt for the next billion-pound business idea usually ends in disaster. The pilot episode is out free on YouTube and can be watched here. The firm and its four problems Brilliant and unpredictable in equal measure, Derek Tudor cannot keep his thoughts to himself. Lydia de Mabro leads the firm in practice, after its only successful investment earned her a board seat. Then there is John Stevens,…
For anyone who has ever dreamed of standing on Antarctic ice or watching the Northern Lights from the Arctic Circle, a quiet development this August matters more than it might first appear. Türkiye has published a new book linking its polar research programme to zero waste principles, and followed it just ten days later with a cooperation agreement in London that could shape how climate-conscious travel and scientific tourism are discussed on the world stage. The polar regions have become one of travel’s most sought-after frontiers, drawing expedition cruises, research tourism and increasing public fascination with the Arctic and Antarctic.…
The best time to book flights to Australia is generally around six months before you plan to travel, although the ideal window can change depending on the season, route and how flexible you are with your dates. Booking at the right point can help you find a better fare without having to rely on last minute travel deals. How Far In Advance Should You Book Flights To Australia? For most travellers, starting to look around six months before departure is a sensible approach. This gives you time to watch prices, compare different airlines and see whether changing your dates by…
Paying for a car in one go isn’t always practical. For plenty of people, spreading the cost is simply the only way to make it work. And while finance is often linked with brand new cars, it’s just as useful when you’re buying used. In many cases, it’s a smart way to get more for your money without stretching yourself too far. If you’re unsure where to start, it’s not as complicated as it might seem. Can You Afford It? Rather than focusing on the full price of the car, think in terms of what you can comfortably afford each…
Dubai crossed 100 registered hedge fund managers in December 2025, more than doubling from 50 at the start of 2024, with 81 managing assets exceeding $1 billion. Oak Hill Advisors, BlueCrest Capital, and Silver Point Capital joined established firms such as Millennium Management and Brevan Howard. Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul reached $2.7 trillion in market capitalization by the end of 2024, a 463% increase over ten years. These figures reflect structural change. Gulf capital markets are absorbing institutional strategies that require both liquid trading environments and flexible financing structures. Equity-backed financing providers such as EquitiesFirst are positioned to fit into this…
In 2026, the conversation around car ownership has shifted. It is no longer just about buying new; it is about maintaining what you already have — properly, more affordably. For BMW drivers across the UK, that shift is clearly visible in one area: the rising demand for car parts. Independent BMW parts suppliers such as MT Auto Parts are seeing steady growth in enquiries, not only for major mechanical components but also for everyday car spares. So what is actually driving this demand? The answer is more practical than dramatic. 1. More BMWs Are Staying on the Road BMW has…
Property educator Nicky Greer is broadening her international schedule after the successful launch of a client-focused lease options programme in Dubai. The move reflects rising interest in alternative property acquisition methods that do not rely on traditional lending structures. The Dubai visit brought together a select group of advanced clients for a five-day study tour examining opportunities within the emirate’s real estate sector. Sessions with local professionals provided insight into regulatory differences and operational practices, demonstrating how lease option strategies can be adapted to a different market environment. Reflecting on the experience, Nick Greer said: “We took our high-level clients…