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Everyday bank habits are knocking out mortgage applicants in Britain
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Adverse Mortgage Advisors says automated mortgage checks and bank-statement reviews are rejecting otherwise capable buyers over routine financial habits such as gambling, overdraft dependence, Buy Now, Pay Later use and recent payday loans.
British International School of Washington tops Niche rankings for academics and diversity
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British International School of Washington earned five No. 1 rankings in Niche’s 2027 school list, including top marks for academic excellence and diversity in Washington, D.C. The results highlight the school’s standing as a high-performing…
British Art Fair opens Hockney tribute at Saatchi Gallery
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British Art Fair opened today at Saatchi Gallery in London with a tribute to David Hockney curated by Eleanor Ekserdjian.
Woolroom launches luxury wool mattress with 8,500 coils and traceable British wool
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Woolroom has introduced the Luxury Wooly Mattress, a foam-free design that combines 8,500 precision coils with traceable British wool and a Merino blend cover.
Nabeeth expands Palestinian wine into Britain
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UK importer Nabeeth, founded by Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan, is pushing Palestinian wines, beers and indigenous grapes into British restaurants, merchants and homes.
Overseas British passport applications nearly double in Q1 2026
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Overseas British passport applications jumped 98.7% in the first quarter of 2026 as the UK’s mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation system took effect on 25 February.
COS Systems CTO to address altnet integration at Connected Britain 2026
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COS Systems CTO Sajan Parikh will join a Connected Britain 2026 panel on how UK altnet operators can integrate networks after mergers and acquisitions.
Britain’s red phone boxes hit 100 with no official centenary push
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A new BroadbandSwitch UK report says Britain has marked the 100th anniversary of the red telephone box with no Royal Mail stamp, Royal Mint coin or BT campaign.
H&S Real Estate expands motorsport sponsorship with British racing team
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H&S Real Estate is deepening its role in British motorsport by backing Classic Touring Cars racing under the British Automobile Racing Club, with driver Kam Tunio leading the effort.
ev.energy launches Charge & Earn in Britain
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ev.energy has launched Charge & Earn in Great Britain, a smart-charging program that pays EV drivers for eligible charging and opens a new revenue path for retailers, fleets and other partners.
Blue Brothers acquires Regina duct cleaner Z-Best
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Blue Brothers Services Inc. has acquired Z-Best Furnace & Duct Cleaning Inc., adding a long-running Regina brand with more than 35,000 customers to its Saskatchewan footprint.
FatFace warns Brits are washing jeans too often
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FatFace says many UK shoppers are shortening the life of their denim by washing too often and at too high a temperature.
British Guild of Travel Writers marks 65 years with anthology, podcast and London gala
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The British Guild of Travel Writers is marking its 65th anniversary with a travel anthology, podcast access to its sustainability symposium and a London awards dinner on Nov. 2. The celebrations spotlight the Guild’s members, industry partnerships…
Brits are celebrating small wins at home and with friends, new Caorunn research finds
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New research commissioned by Caorunn gin says more than 80% of UK adults are embracing a lighter, more optimistic outlook and turning everyday rituals into reasons to celebrate.
social.plus CEO Francesca Gargaglia named a 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards finalist
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Francesca Gargaglia, CEO and co-founder of social.plus, has been shortlisted for Technology Entrepreneur of the Year in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
TTI's Alisha Christiansen joins British Psychological Society
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Alisha Christiansen, a Partner Support Advisor and Research Assistant at TTI Success Insights, has been admitted to the British Psychological Society, adding global research access and a broader professional network to her work.
AwardOrFree launches zero-fee web design model tied to awards
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British design studio AwardOrFree has launched a performance-based pricing model that charges clients only if their websites win an international design award within four months.
BestSalons.com Spotlights Trust Gaps in UK Hairdressing
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BestSalons.com is arguing that online reputation matters more in Britain’s hairdressing and barbering market because practitioners do not need a mandatory UK licence.
Jolene Burns wins UK Music on Stage title again, finishes fifth worldwide
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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.
Calian wins 15-year, CAD$296 million British Army training deal
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Calian UK has secured a 15-year agreement to support the British Army’s Collective Training Service programme, with the contract set to begin in October 2026 after Project NUMIDIAN ends.
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