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Garage Costs in Royston: What You’ll Actually Pay
What MOTs, servicing and common repairs actually cost at a Royston garage, and the questions that explain why two quotes for the same job can look so different.
What Brechin’s Small Employers Should Know About Glazing
Shopfront cracked, office window failing or a fit-out on the way? A plain guide for small Brechin businesses to the glazing rules that apply in Scotland, what a glazier will ask, and how to keep staff and customers safe.
London Business Growth Accelerates for a Second Month
London’s businesses grew faster for a second straight month in July, new survey data shows, even as firms stayed cautious on hiring — here’s what’s behind the numbers.
The TPO Ban: What UK Nail Salons Need to Know
A new UK cosmetics regulation bans TPO in gel nail products from 15 August 2026, with a transition period to February 2027 — here is what salons actually need to do.
British Florist Association Names 2026 Award Finalists
The British Florist Association has revealed the finalists for its 2026 Industry Awards, with winners due to be announced at a ceremony in Nottingham this October.
Can UK Construction Build 1.5 Million Homes Without the Workers?
The push for 1.5 million new homes has collided with a workforce shortage, and 2026’s fix – faster apprenticeships – is already reshaping how UK construction firms hire and train.
What the UK’s 2026 Licensing Changes Mean for Tattoo Studios
A national cosmetic-procedures licence is taking shape while tattooing still runs on a 1982 council-registration system. Here is what is changing in 2026 and what UK studio owners should do now.
The Rent-a-Chair Trap UK Salons Can’t Ignore
HMRC has sharpened its focus on ‘disguised employment’ in salons — and the rent-a-chair model many depend on is squarely in scope. Here’s how to tell a genuine arrangement from a costly one.
UK Manufacturing Is Growing Again — but Not Evenly
Factory output is expanding, orders are up and an Industrial Strategy has firms bringing investment forward. So why are manufacturers still cutting jobs and watching costs? A clear-eyed look at the 2026 picture.
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