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Heikki Technology customizes BS1363 fused sockets for UK brands
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Heikki Technology is targeting British brands with custom BS1363 fused extension sockets built to meet UK safety and compliance requirements.
Why UK wholesalers are scrutinizing extension socket factories
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Large wholesalers and retailers sourcing extension sockets are weighing British Standards compliance, factory quality systems, and supply chain reliability more heavily as they try to reduce recalls, returns, and customs delays.
Neil Lock launches neillock.dev and speaks publicly about neurodivergence
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Technology entrepreneur and AI engineer Neil Lock has launched neillock.dev, a new site that outlines his companies, software and more than 25 years in tech while publicly sharing his experience with ADHD and autism for the first time.
Mediate UK launches legal aid family mediation and free eligibility checker
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Mediate UK is opening legal aid-funded family mediation appointments across England and Wales from Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, alongside a free online checker to help families see if they qualify.
Chartered Institute launches UK financial reporting certification
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The Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications has launched a new CFR™ program for finance professionals focused on UK financial reporting, compliance and disclosure.
OvationMR names Paul Wealleans as UK and EMEA managing director
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OvationMR has appointed market research veteran Paul Wealleans to lead its UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa business as the company pushes international growth.
Business Awards UK names 2026 Hair and Beauty Awards winners and finalists
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Business Awards UK has announced the winners and finalists of its 2026 Hair and Beauty Awards, recognizing salons, independent practitioners and growing businesses across hairdressing, beauty, barbering, nail artistry, makeup and aesthetics.
Business Awards UK names 2026 regional winners across 45 English counties
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Business Awards UK has announced the 2026 Regional Business Awards winners, recognizing businesses, entrepreneurs and teams across 45 counties and regions in England.
Acclaim Behavioural Health launches virtual parent coaching across the UK
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Acclaim Behavioural Health has launched a virtual Parent Coaching service for families across the United Kingdom raising children with autism, ADHD and other behavioural challenges.
UK vet sector braces for sweeping reforms after government White Paper
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The UK government has published a White Paper proposing major changes to the veterinary sector, including price lists, ownership transparency, a prescription fee cap and tighter oversight.
UK battery and vape fires on pace for record year, new tracker finds
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A new public tracker from UK battery waste compliance firm CellComply shows fires caused by binned batteries or vapes are occurring every nine days in 2026 and are on pace for a record year.
UK battery and vape fires set for record year, tracker shows
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A new public tracker from CellComply says fires caused by binned batteries or vapes are hitting the UK waste system every nine days in 2026. The data points to a worsening safety problem for bin lorries, recycling centres and waste sites, with…
EMY Africa deepens UK-Africa ties with London events at Parliament and Hilton
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EMY Africa staged two high-profile London events in late July and early August 2026, using UK Parliament and the London Hilton on Park Lane to spotlight Africa’s global influence, diaspora leadership and cross-border partnership opportunities.
Cashfloat explains how UK affordability checks work
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Cashfloat is advising borrowers in the UK on what lenders look for during short-term loan applications and why affordability checks can feel intimidating for first-time applicants.
Clara opens first UK kiosk at Westfield White City
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Clara opened its first physical retail space in the UK on July 29 at Westfield White City in London, giving shoppers a new way to test the Saudi-born haircare brand’s tools and products in person.
UK broadband study finds households overpaying by hundreds
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A hand-checked study of 377 broadband deals across 33 UK providers says many households are paying loyalty penalties after contracts end, while cheap social tariffs starting at £12.50 a month remain widely unclaimed.
UK retailers still react too late to operational problems, UiPath survey finds
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UiPath says a survey of 500 UK retail leaders found 69% of retailers only respond to operational issues after sales are hit, even as 97% have adopted AI in some form.
UK towel rail rules could ban half of current models
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The UK government is weighing energy-efficiency rules that would cap new towel rails at six hours of daily use and require built-in controls, a move that could remove about half of current products from sale.
Confessing Anglican Church sets September enthronement for Bishop Dewar in UK diocese
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The Confessing Anglican Church says its International College of Bishops has approved the upcoming enthronement of The Right Reverend Ceirion H. Dewar as bishop of the Diocese of Providence in the United Kingdom.
mfish launches 70W GaN travel charger with built-in global plugs
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mfish is rolling out the E-RHINO Global Travel Charger, a compact 70W GaN charger with USB-C and USB-A ports plus integrated U.S., EU, U.K. and Australian plug formats.
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