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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The dry erase name badge market is projected to grow from $0.46 billion in 2026 to $0.57 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.

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Connecting Software has been named a supplier on G-Cloud 15, giving UK government agencies access to its pre-approved cloud tools for buying without a full tender process.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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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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.

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The British Polygraph Network won Best Polygraph Company at the 9th Annual Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026. The recognition adds to a string of industry honors for the London-based firm and its senior examiner, Don Cargill, as the company…

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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…

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The Frank Co. became an official Patron of the British Fashion Council on July 28, 2026, adding the sustainability and ESG consultancy to a network that includes Visa, Zalando, Westfield and Topshop.

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Two British-American women drove a Construction Corps dump truck through the Safety Harbor 4th of July Parade on July 6, 2026, in what the company says may have been a first for a Fourth of July parade.

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KAYAK research says Gen Z and Millennial British men are more likely than women to consider overseas cosmetic treatments, with 24% already researching a trip.

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Coway UK is expanding its direct-to-consumer air purifier lineup across the United Kingdom as allergy concerns and longer pollen seasons keep indoor air quality top of mind.