Through go-karting, founder Callum Thompson is helping countless young people carve out careers in a sector which desperately needs more talent. Callum Thompson, leader of alternative training provider, Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd, has much to be proud of. Not only does his business create real social impact by helping young people learn vital STEM…
Month: August 2025
Meet LPE Consultancy – A Firm That Values Client Success
LPE Consultancy is the specialist engine room advisory and support service launched to help its clients operate smarter, faster and better. Luke Bancroft-Smith, Director of LPE Consultancy Ltd, a specialist advisory and support firm serving the utilities, telecoms and property services, has the experience needed to lead a mighty business. “I launched LPE after working…
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates
Today, at noon, the Bank of England has announced that they’re cutting interest rates from 4.25% to 4%. In an announcement that had many industry experts teetering between whether or not the Bank of England would raise interest rates, cut them, or steady the ship, the official announcement may surprise many. Now our experts will…
The NWH Group acquires Henry Waste Management trading assets
Recycling and waste management specialist, The NWH Group, has announced the acquisition of the trading assets of Henry Waste Management, a well-established and respected skip hire and waste collection company based in Coatbridge. The deal strengthens The NWH Group’s position in central Scotland and aligns with the company’s long-term strategy of growth through both organic…
Elaine Motion Retires and reflects on “extraordinary” career
Elaine Motion, one of Scotland’s leading litigation lawyers, has reflected on some of the “extraordinary” cases she has been involved with – as she retires after more than 30 years with Balfour+Manson. The civil liberties and human rights specialist is best-known for the ‘Brexit cases’ – which culminated in the UK Supreme Court decision in…
Scottish Investor Showcase Announces New Banking Sponsor
Invest2Scale, Scotland’s leading investor showcase event, has today announced HSBC Innovation Banking as a new headline sponsor for its 2025 event. The financial partner to innovators and their investors joins the Scottish National Investment Bank and British Investment Bank as event sponsors supporting the continued growth of Scotland’s thriving scale-up ecosystem. Now in its fourth year and…
ChatGPT can no longer tell you to break up with your boyfriend
New guardrails are here – and your relationship is safer, too.
The best earbuds of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
For your workouts, cool-downs, and everything in between, we tested the best earbuds from Sony, Bose, and more. Here’s what really delivers.
Got a new PC? 5 apps to install first (and how they’ll improve your workflow)
Every time I get a new PC, I install these five apps before I do anything else. Here’s why I recommend them to everyone.
People are using ChatGPT to write their text messages – here’s how you can tell
Is ChatGPT the new Hallmark?