A £90 billion “lending gap” in the UK’s banking system is restricting investment, productivity and economic growth by depriving small and medium-sized businesses of vital finance, new research has warned. A report by Allica Bank, a specialist business lender, has found that a persistent credit shortfall has emerged over the past four decades, with bank lending to SMEs falling dramatically ...
Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu stands to gain more than £172 million if a proposed £2.7 billion takeover by US food delivery giant DoorDash goes ahead, despite the company’s shares still languishing far below their 2021 flotation price. The board of Deliveroo announced after markets closed on Friday that it was “minded to recommend” the 180p-per-share approach from ...
Two of Britain’s oldest luxury brands have reignited calls for the return of VAT-free shopping for international tourists, warning that President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs could divert American shoppers away from the UK to continental Europe. William Church, joint managing director of Northampton-based luxury shoemaker Joseph Cheaney & Sons, said Britain now “stands at a self-imposed competitive disadvantage to our ...
Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz reiterated the administration’s support for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Sunday, saying they ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of his early months in the role, despite a wave of high-profile controversies and resignations that have embroiled the department in recent weeks. Speaking to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday, Waltz was pressed about the alleged ...
President Donald Trump’s 15th week in office will include his 100th day back in the White House, which he will celebrate by hosting a rally in Michigan – the last state he campaigned in before polls opened on Election Day of last year. ‘President Trump is excited to return to the great state of Michigan next Tuesday, where he will ...
Lin Honeycutt is a man who prefers action over attention. He spent over 30 years building a career and a life centered around hard work, faith, and service. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Lin has worn many hats—business owner, farm operator, disaster relief leader, church cook, and Christmas light designer. “I’ve always believed in doing what needs to be done,” ...
BYDFi Officially Launches On-Chain Trading Tool MoonX, Ushering in the Era of CEX + DEX Dual Engines
In April 2025, at the Paris Blockchain Week(PBW), BYDFi, as one of the official sponsors, unveiled its new Web3 product—MoonX, capturing the spotlight at the event. MoonX is an on-chain smart trading tool designed specifically for MemeCoin investors, integrating features such as hot trend discovery, risk screening, smart money following, and trade optimization. The launch of MoonX marks BYDFi’s official ...
Hair restoration isn’t just a medical decision. It’s a logistical one. For professionals traveling abroad for treatment, every step, from booking the flight to planning recovery, affects time, focus, and results. That’s why all-inclusive hair transplant packages are gaining popularity among entrepreneurs, executives, and business travelers. They don’t just simplify the experience—they make it workable. Clinics that structure their services ...
2025 is the year to build a profitable website for UK business. Web applications are now competing increasingly in the digital space and thus they need to be effective, fast, and user-friendly in their positive experience to survive in such competition. Sites that know what they’re doing should be generating more revenue, creating a better customer experience, and improving brand loyalty. Here’s ...
President Donald Trump shut down all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices across the federal government during his first week in office and signed a number of executive orders to quickly undo former President Joe Biden’s efforts. The president, just hours after taking the Oath of Office on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, signed an executive order to eliminate all DEI ...