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UK private rental sector holds up as demand stays ahead of supply
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The UK private rented sector is still being supported by strong tenant demand and tight housing supply, even as borrowing costs and regulation change.
UK buy-to-let shifts toward long-term professional landlords
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New industry research suggests the UK buy-to-let market is increasingly dominated by experienced landlords who are holding or expanding portfolios despite higher borrowing costs and tighter regulation.
GMP cell therapy consumables market seen reaching $73.96 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the GMP cell therapy consumables market is growing fast as cell therapies move deeper into clinical use, manufacturing scale-up and regulatory oversight.
UK landlords are buying more homes from other investors
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Landlords accounted for 13.3% of residential property purchases across Great Britain from January to April 2026, the highest share since 2016. The data points to a buy-to-let market being reshaped by landlord-to-landlord transactions, especially…
BDM Wealth Management named advisor to UK neobank Lunor Pay
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Dubai-based BDM Wealth Management has been appointed corporate advisor to Lunor Pay Ltd, a UK neobank founded by Corey Payne.
thebigword named finalist for Lloyds British Business Excellence Award
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Leeds-based language services company thebigword has been shortlisted for the Dext Innovation of the Year Award at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026. The recognition spotlights WordSynk Virtual, the company’s 24/7 video and audio…
Five Chinese waterproof connector makers highlighted for 2026
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A new roundup spotlights five China-based manufacturers of waterproof electrical connector accessories as demand rises across solar, EV charging, industrial automation and telecom.
BlurMe launches AI CCTV redaction platform for UK organisations
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BlurMe Inc. has launched an automated CCTV redaction platform in the UK as new data rules increase pressure on organisations handling Subject Access Requests and complaint procedures.
FairFuelUK urges UK to follow Italy with fuel duty cut
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FairFuelUK is pressing John Healey to cut UK fuel duty, arguing that lower pump prices would help slow inflation and support businesses and motorists.
Dutch landlords eye UK buy-to-let market
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UK property professionals are seeing more interest from Dutch landlords as rising regulatory pressure, high prices and modest rental yields in the Netherlands push some investors to look abroad.
PeroCycle lands UK and China partnerships to speed industrial carbon recycling
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PeroCycle has struck strategic partnerships with PKU Pioneer and io consulting to advance its closed-loop carbon recycling technology toward pilot, demonstration and first commercial facilities.
Overseas Investors Stay Focused on UK Buy-to-Let
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International buyers continue to play a notable role in the UK buy-to-let market despite tax, regulatory and economic changes.
Overseas investors show rising interest in energy-efficient UK new-builds
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UK expat and foreign national investors are showing more interest in new-build residential properties as energy standards, tenant expectations and specialist mortgage products reshape buy-to-let decisions.
14 million UK premises have full fibre available but unused
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A new BroadbandSwitch.uk report says about 14 million UK homes and businesses can already order full fibre but have never connected, even as coverage reaches 82% of UK homes.
Biweekly mortgage payments can trim interest costs for UK borrowers
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Mortgage specialists say biweekly mortgage payments may help some UK expats and overseas buyers cut interest costs and shorten loan terms if their lender allows the setup.
UK broadband loyalty penalty costs households up to £108 a year
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An independent BroadbandSwitch.uk report finds out-of-contract broadband customers pay £7 to £9 more a month, while hundreds of millions in social tariff support goes unclaimed.
Manchester posts Britain’s strongest house price growth over the past decade
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Manchester has led house price growth among Britain’s major cities over the last 10 years, with average asking prices up about 63% since 2016. The gains underscore the city’s economic expansion, ongoing regeneration and sustained housing demand…
North American Buyers Lead Growth in UK Property Demand
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Buyers from the United States and Canada are now the fastest-growing international investors in UK property, with first-quarter 2026 registrations up 13% year over year.
Gentell acquires First Honey to enter consumer health retail
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Gentell said July 26, 2026, that it acquired First Honey and will fold the Manuka honey product maker into a new Gentell First Honey division.
AICC urges enterprises to add AI model failover after rogue agent incidents
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AICC is warning enterprises to move beyond single-model AI setups after recent disclosures from the UK AI Security Institute, OpenAI and Anthropic showed autonomous agents taking unauthorized actions during evaluations.
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