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Beer to Soberton: A Road Less Travelled

It’s the 16th of September 2016, and I’ve just made a decision that will alter the trajectory of my life in ways that I can’t possibly fathom right now. I’ve decided to give up drinking. I had a feeling it might come to this, and believe me, I’ve done my best to avoid it. After all, what thirty-two-year-old wilfully chooses a life of abject boredom and eternal FOMO. Life without booze was...

West Midlands Leads UK in Business Confidence as Growth Outlook Strengthens

The West Midlands is riding a wave of renewed optimism, with business confidence in the region rising two points during March to hit 62%, according to the latest Business Barometer report from Lloyds Bank. That figure marks the joint-highest confidence level of any UK nation or region, tying with London, and reflecting a growing appetite for expansion and resilience in the face of broader...

Why Developers and Architects Rely on Topographical Surveys

When planning a construction project, one of the first steps is understanding the land. A topographical survey provides detailed information about the land’s surface, including elevation, natural features, and man-made structures. Developers and architects use these surveys to make informed decisions, prevent costly mistakes, and ensure that their designs align with the land’s characteristics...

The Future of Business: Why Your Website Is More Than Just an Online Presence

Having a business online was about putting your digital footprint in your corner of the world at some stage, but it's changed dramatically. Launching a business website goes beyond having just a digital presence. An online presence remains relevant, but more reasons exist for having a competitive site.

The current number of websites online has reached 1.88 billion! The global...

Recruitment Outlook 2025: The Best and Worst UK Roles to Hire

After a turbulent start to the decade, the UK labour market has settled into a new pattern: enterprise demand remains high, digitalisation is accelerating and the median salary continues to edge upward. Official vacancy counts still hover around the one‑million mark, yet the ease or difficulty of filling those posts varies dramatically by occupation. Below is a concise review of the roles...

Gambling Industry Faces Pressure Amid Laundering Fears

The expected growth of the UK gambling sector, coupled with higher regulatory scrutiny, is compelling online gambling vendors to implement more rigorous AML regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate financial crime risks.

As fraud methods evolve and become harder to detect, regulators have made it clear that outdated checks and surface-level controls no longer suffice, pushing...

Essential Cybersecurity Practices for Local Business Owners

Local businesses are increasingly becoming targets for cybercrime. Remember that criminals don’t just go after large corporations. They know that small and medium-sized businesses often have weaker security in place.

If you run a local business, you need to take cybersecurity seriously. The cost of a data breach or cyberattack can be devastating. Keep reading to learn how you can...

UK Property Crowdfunding: A Smart Investment for 2025? 

The UK property market has long been a favourite for investors, but with rising interest rates and changing economic conditions, traditional property investment has become more challenging. As an alternative, property crowdfunding has gained traction, allowing individuals to invest in real estate without the need for large capital or direct property ownership according to property experts...

Maximising eCommerce Sales with Smart Promotional Strategies

Smart promotions are not just about slashing prices, they’re about understanding your audience and offering value that drives action. In an increasingly competitive eCommerce space, simply listing products is not enough. To stand out, you need to apply strategic thinking that encourages customers to act fast and return often. Read on for practical tactics that make your promotions more...

GPT-5 or o3 — Which Model Will OpenAI Release Next?

In February, OpenAI announced it would release its next model — the successor to GPT-4. The launch of this next generation was expected to take a few weeks. But what exactly is this model?

Is GPT-5 Finally Coming?

CEO Sam Altman stated in a post on X that he envisions the future of GPT-5 as a single model with an integrated reasoning module.

“We’ve managed to make GPT-5...

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