Parcelhero’s influential report ‘2030: The Death of the High Street’ was released in 2016. It forecast huge changes to our town centres because of the continued rise of e-commerce. A decade on, Parcelhero has published a new report: ‘2030: The High Street Fights Back? Adapting
Lovey (formerly Love Finance), one of the UK’s fastest-growing SME lender and broker, has today announced its integration with Funding Circle, the UK’s leading SME finance platform, to create significantly faster application journeys for customers. Funding Circle’s API will be integrated directly into Lovey’s platform
Manchester City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries, the county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries, have announced a programme filled with family-friendly events, from games and performances to exhibitions, workshops and arts and crafts. The festival returns between Wednesday 10th – Sunday 14th June 2026,
Enabot, a pioneer in family companion robotics, today announced the launch of EBO Max, its most advanced home robot to date. Powered by a new AI brain, EBO Max is designed to think, learn, and adapt within the home—bringing intelligent assistance, family companionship, and home
On 24 April 2026, Egyptian-Sudanese alternative pop breakout star Nxdia returns with brand-new EP Lovemesick, an anarchic and annihilating rampage through the detritus of an all-consuming and over-indulgent love destined to implode. Churning with agitated energy, pulsating electronic beats and insatiable explorations of what it
A Manchester-based environmental consultancy is calling on the city’s most dedicated conservation champions to be part of an exclusive VIP event marking a major new international nature partnership. Deansgate-based B Corp four-day week firm, Tyler Grange, is inviting nominations for a pair of guests to
To mark National Scholarships Week [w/c 20 April], Clarion Housing Group has teamed up with six other leading housing associations to unveil a major new scholarships programme designed to transform pathways into housing‑related careers for under‑represented groups. Coordinated by Clarion’s charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, the
Nearly a third (31%) of UK adults say they are saving more than usual in Q1 2026, according to the inaugural SaveUp Quarterly Savings Index from Kent Reliance, with younger generations driving this uplift. Gen Z (44%) and Millennials (38%) are significantly more likely to
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced an exciting line-up of speciality services and immersive experiences this spring and beyond. From comforting dining journeys to lively themed events, there is something for everyone to enjoy along one of Britain’s most scenic heritage railways. Event
Lord John Redwood has questioned how Reform UK would build enough detention centres to house more than 20,000 people earmarked for deportation. Speaking on GB News, he said: “The [immigration] priorities are to turn down and off the flow, first of all, and you may