Author: Danielle Trigg

RECOM Solutions has secured a significant opportunity to support its growth after being awarded positions on a £428 million public sector framework. The company gained places across five lots within the Rise Construction Framework following a competitive tender process. The framework covers key service areas including fire and safety compliance and project management, which are central to RECOM’s operations. The framework will run until March 2030 and will be used by a wide range of organisations across the north west, North Wales, Yorkshire, Humber and Lincolnshire. These include healthcare and social care providers, education institutions, housing bodies, emergency services, local…

WeShop Holdings Limited (“WeShop” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WSHP) has launched the “Shopping Starts Here” campaign in the United Kingdom. The launch follows the company’s recent Nasdaq listing. The campaign provides higher ShareBack™ rewards when users shop through the WeShop app. The campaign recognises loyal members and introduces the platform to new users. Participants receive rewards when they shop, refer friends, or share product suggestions through the app. These activities support the ShareBack™ rewards model, which connects user engagement with equity ownership. “WeShop was founded on a simple but powerful belief, that shoppers should share in the value they create,”…

The Ivy Collection has announced the upcoming opening of a new restaurant in Chester. From Tuesday 28th April, diners in Chester will be able to experience The Ivy’s signature style and seasonal dishes, as the restaurant becomes the 46th addition to The Ivy Collection. Situated on Newgate Street in the heart of the city centre, The Ivy Chester Brasserie will occupy a prime location within easy reach of Chester’s iconic Rows and bustling retail and hospitality quarter. Designed to complement the city’s distinctive character, from its medieval architecture to its vibrant riverside scene, the new venue promises to offer an…

Karaca has made a range of homeware and kitchenware products available for Ramadan and Eid at its Westfield and Tottenham Hale stores, on its website and through the Karaca app. Gathered under the theme “Shared Moments, Shared Tables”, the range covers dinnerware, cookware, small appliances and decorative accents. In-store and online bundles are also on sale to give households a practical route into preparing iftar and suhoor. Ömer Barbaros Yiş, Global General Manager of Karaca, said: “We aim to be part of the daily rhythm of Ramadan and the joy of Eid in the UK, offering products that are both…

A small question keeps coming back. It sounds straightforward until you stay with it. Who gets to be remembered? Not in any broad or abstract sense. In the literal sense. In stone. In bronze. In the names attached to buildings, libraries, opera houses, and the plaques mounted at eye level where they are difficult to walk past without registering. And then the follow-up question, the one that tends to get avoided because it sits in uncomfortable territory. Who paid for that memory to exist in the first place? This is where the monuments theme within the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series…

Op. Dr. Ali Çetinkaya highlights that the AI Aesthetic Assistant project offers clear and transparent guidance throughout the patient journey. By presenting predictive visual models, it enables individuals to evaluate possible results before undergoing treatment. Digital innovation is redefining the global medical aesthetics landscape. Simulation technologies allow patients to address pre-surgical doubts more quickly, making digital consultation a leading growth area within the sector. By grounding discussions in technological data, these methods elevate confidence and reinforce the doctor–patient relationship. Patients gain a clearer understanding of procedures, while clinicians can communicate outcomes more effectively. Statista reports that the AI healthcare market…

Stanislav Kondrashov on Digital Structures and Contemporary Economic Systems There is an idea worth returning to: we live inside a stack. Not the internet as a broad, shapeless concept. A stack of real systems. Databases, identity layers, payment rails, logistics dashboards, ad exchanges, API marketplaces, compliance software. And sitting on top of all of that, the stories we tell ourselves about markets being free, global, or efficient. Those stories still carry weight. But the stack carries more weight than most people acknowledge. This piece in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series is about that stack. Digital infrastructure. The unglamorous plumbing. The…

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has announced the launch of The Academy, a new strategic initiative designed to broaden global engagement with artificial intelligence and its societal impact. Established as a core pillar of the university, The Academy aims to connect advanced AI research with culture, leadership and the humanities. The launch was held in the presence of His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Member of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees, and Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor at MBZUAI. The announcement formed part of MBZUAI’s five-year milestone celebrations…

PizzaExpress Live at Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai Production City is marking Valentine’s Day with the introduction of its Valentine’s Set Menu 2026, offering couples a relaxed and intimate way to celebrate over shared dishes. Reflecting on the Valentine’s concept, Nitin Makhijani, General Manager, PizzaExpress Live, said: “We believe the best moments are shared around the table. Our Valentine’s Set Menu is designed to bring couples together through familiar flavours, generous portions, and a relaxed atmosphere—making it the perfect setting to celebrate love in a simple, meaningful way.” Designed for two diners, the menu focuses on choice and togetherness. Couples…

Enerjisa Üretim has set a new benchmark for renewable energy in Türkiye by surpassing 1,000 MW of installed wind power capacity. The achievement has been realised through 16 operational wind power plants, including facilities brought online through the YEKA-2 scheme. Together, they form one of the most extensive private wind energy investments in the country’s history. This level of capacity contributes to national energy stability while accelerating the transition to a more sustainable electricity system. At a European level, Enerjisa Üretim’s wind portfolio now ranks the company among the top ten private sector players in wind energy. The milestone underlines…

Doorly, an app originally launched as a mobile barber booking platform, has rebranded and expanded into an on-demand home services marketplace following a £600,000 investment. Previously known as Appacut dubbed the “Uber for barbers” when it launched in Manchester in 2024 the platform now connects users with a wide range of trusted service providers, including personal chefs, baby massage therapists, beauty professionals, dog trainers, cleaners, and DIY specialists. The expansion follows founder Michael Lawes securing six-figure funding, including backing from Steve Oliver, co-founder and CEO of musicMagpie, who has joined Doorly as non-executive chairman. Now live across nine UK cities…

A Manchester-based litigation finance firm has warned that law firms and funders risk being left behind if they fail to adopt modern technology, as it announces a major investment in AI and digital platforms to support increasingly complex funding decisions. IQuote Limited says it has ploughed more than £10 million into technology and automation to strengthen how it assesses cases, as well as supporting law firms with operational processes. This, the firm says, has significantly reduced the time required of law firms to complete standard recurring tasks through improved operational processes. The Manchester headquartered company has said combining capital with…