From £800 and a minibus to a £40m global tour business – how two founders built expat explore
Two decades ago, Carl and Jakes arrived in London from South Africa with £800 between them, a shared love of travel, and a dream to make seeing the world affordable for everyone. Today, that dream is a £40 million global group
Why more companies are merging HR and IT to prepare for the AI era
For decades, human resources and IT have been viewed as two entirely separate worlds – one managing people, the other managing technology. But a growing number of companies are now bringing the two functions under one leader, a move driven largely
Britons opt for ‘later, closer, shorter’ breaks as domestic travel trend grows
UK holidaymakers are increasingly booking “later, closer and shorter” breaks, as cost-conscious travellers look to make the most of Britain’s summer without committing to expensive overseas trips.Major travel firms say the shift is being driven by people delaying bookings to
Gary Neville accuses Labour of making it harder for businesses to hire after £25bn tax hike
Gary Neville has publicly criticised Labour’s decision to raise employer national insurance, warning the move will make it harder for companies to take on staff and risks stifling growth in an already fragile economy.The former Manchester United and England footballer,
Tasty African Food plans nationwide expansion to 100 UK restaurants in five years
After 25 years building Tasty African Food from a single restaurant in Woolwich to a network of 27 outlets across London and Kent, founders Michael and Abi Olaleye are now setting their sights on a much bigger prize: 100 sites
UK house prices record fastest monthly rise of 2025
The UK housing market recorded its fastest monthly growth of the year in July, with prices rising by 0.4% according to the latest figures from Halifax.The increase, which exceeded economists’ expectations of 0.3%, highlights the market’s resilience in the face
Craig Shults on Growth, Grit, and Leading with Consistency
Craig Shults didn’t start in construction finance. He didn’t have a traditional path. No Ivy League MBA. No high-level internship. What he had was grit—and a willingness to keep learning.“I’ve worked in insurance, home improvement sales, and now construction,” Craig