Author: Sam Allcock

Added Value Enterprises (AVE), a specialist in food and catering management, has announced the appointment of Adam Brett as its new Business Development Manager. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening the company’s sales division across key sectors including education, care, hospitality, and leisure. Adam Brett joins AVE with a wealth of experience, bringing nearly two decades of expertise from various sectors. He previously held sales roles at Sky Television and worked with the global food services and facilities management firm, Sodexo. In his new role, Brett will be responsible for expanding AVE’s reach and enhancing its bespoke procurement, consultancy,…

Pan Global Resources Inc. has announced that it is increasing the size of its private placement financing from an initial $3 million to $7 million, following strong demand from European institutional investors. The Canada-based mining company, which holds significant mineral rights in southern Spain, is raising additional funds to support its ongoing exploration efforts in the region, particularly at its Bravo target, a promising copper mining area. The non-brokered private placement was initially launched with the intention of raising up to $3 million through the sale of 25 million units of securities, priced at $0.12 per unit. However, Pan Global’s…

A new study has highlighted the best-performing sectors for business growth in the UK, with Health and Social Care emerging as the leader. The research, conducted by MRP software firm MRPeasy, used data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to track business success from 2022 to 2024. The study ranked industries based on the net growth of businesses, focusing on sectors that saw the highest number of business registrations. Health and Social Care businesses have flourished over the two-year period, growing by 8.06%, making it the most successful industry for new ventures in the UK. Since 2022, 8,540 new…

A new study has ranked Octopus Energy as the best company to work for in the UK, based on employee feedback. The research, conducted by employee development platform Zensai, analysed company review data from Glassdoor for 206 UK-based companies with over 100 reviews. The rankings were determined by eight key factors, including company culture, work-life balance, and diversity, each weighted to create an index score out of 100. Octopus Energy, a renewable energy provider founded in 2015, emerged as the top-ranked employer with a score of 87.16. The company’s strong ratings in categories such as culture and values (4.56) and…

UK businesses are being urged to prioritise their cybersecurity as Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 highlights the growing threat posed by online attacks. According to the UK Government’s latest Cybersecurity Breaches Survey, half of UK businesses suffered a cyber-attack or security breach in the past 12 months, emphasising the urgent need for stronger cyber protection measures. In response, cybersecurity experts from e-commerce hosting provider Hypernode have outlined key practices that UK businesses should adopt to safeguard themselves against cyber threats. Milan Bosman, Commercial Director of Hypernode, stressed the importance of maintaining “cyber hygiene” to combat the increasing risks. What is Cyber…

Seeq, a global leader in industrial analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced a strategic partnership with AVEVA, a renowned provider of industrial software. The collaboration aims to enhance how organisations in sectors such as energy, chemicals, metals, mining, and utilities access and utilise operational data, ultimately improving production and operational efficiency. At the heart of the partnership is the integration of the two companies’ platforms, which will allow users to access data more easily and in a more contextualised manner. Seeq’s industrial analytics platform will be integrated with AVEVA’s CONNECT industrial intelligence platform, enabling businesses to analyse data quickly…

Small businesses across the UK will now be able to accept payments on-the-go without the need for terminals or additional hardware, thanks to a new partnership between Tide and Adyen. Tide, the UK’s leading business financial platform, has teamed up with global payments giant Adyen to introduce a service that allows small business owners to accept contactless payments using just an iPhone. The new feature, Tap to Pay on iPhone, is now available to all Tide members with an iPhone through the company’s iOS app. This means that businesses will be able to receive payments from customers using contactless credit…

Slate Asset Management, a global alternative investment platform focusing on real assets, has announced its entry into the Portuguese market with the acquisition of a portfolio of 12 grocery properties valued at approximately €150 million. This marks Slate’s inaugural investment in Portugal and represents a significant expansion of its European essential real estate strategy. The acquired portfolio consists of high-quality grocery properties, all leased long-term to Continente, Portugal’s largest grocery retailer. These properties are strategically located in major urban areas across the country, particularly concentrated in the Metropolitan Areas of Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. Each location is designed to offer…

North Highland, a leading change and transformation consultancy, has announced that two of its prominent leaders, Sue Saikia and Eilidh Weir, have been named among the “2024 Women Leaders in Consulting” by ALM Consulting Magazine. This accolade highlights the achievements of women in the consulting field who are making significant impacts on their firms, clients, and the next generation of leaders. The ALM Women Leaders in Consulting Awards honour exceptional women for their leadership and contributions within the industry. This recognition is particularly noteworthy as it reflects the increasing influence women are having in a traditionally male-dominated sector. Celebrating Client…

Lunya, a nationally acclaimed Catalonian-inspired eatery in Liverpool, has made a landmark decision to transition to employee ownership. This unique move in the UK hospitality sector aims to secure the future of the restaurant and preserve its core values as co-owners Peter and Elaine Kinsella prepare for retirement. Founded in 2010, Lunya has established itself as a beloved destination for food enthusiasts, renowned for bringing authentic Spanish flavours to the UK with a modern twist. The restaurant has garnered multiple awards and a loyal customer base, celebrated for its commitment to quality and exceptional service. It has won the prestigious…