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101domus Compares Eight Italian Chandelier Makers Behind Hotels, Palaces and Cruise Ships
101domus is highlighting eight Italian lighting ateliers in its network that build for large-scale projects, drawing on its English-language guide to Italian lighting for large-scale luxury projects.

‘No Kitchen Worktop Is Worth a Worker’s Life’: Safety Specialist Warns After Shocking Silica Dust Investigation
Construction health and safety specialist Essential Site Skills is urging employers to take urgent action after an investigation revealed widespread concerns over dangerous silica dust exposure in the UK’s engineered stone industry.

Thriving Recruitment Firm Celebrates Third Birthday as Growth Plans Gather Pace
A Midlands recruitment firm is celebrating its third birthday after a period of sustained growth that has seen it create new jobs, expand into new sectors and strengthen its presence across the UK. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in recruiting talent for the catering, hospitality, finance and HR, and education…

Transport Employers Asked What Has Changed after Gender Pay Findings
Third Women in Transport Equity Index survey opens, with new findings due in March 2027. Nearly six in ten organisations responding to the 2025 Women in Transport Equity Index reported a gender pay gap of 11% or more.

Japanese Brand Luca Bloom Begins UK Sales of Its Men’s Self-Care Tool on Amazon.co.uk
Six weeks after its founding, the independent brand received its first UK order on 13 October and plans launches in the US, Canada and Mexico in November Luca Bloom, an independent personal care brand founded in Japan in September 2026, has begun selling its men’s self-care tool in the UK…

Years on Site Should Count, but Experience Is No Substitute for Competence, Warns Construction Training Specialist
Proposals to recognise construction workers’ existing skills could remove unnecessary barriers to career progression, but effective implementation will be essential to maintaining industry confidence, according to Essential Site Skills.

Armathwaite Hall & Spa Shortlisted for ‘Best Bar’ at the 2027 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, the historic country house hotel nestled on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, has been shortlisted for ‘Best Bar’ at the prestigious 2027 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence.

Sheffield and Nablus Connect Through Music for Fourth Annual Live-Link Concert
Fourth annual concert will connect performers and audiences in Sheffield and Nablus in real time, raising funds for grassroots community projects in the West Bank city.

Dental Reviewed Launches Dental Clarity, Dentist-Led Market Research Service
Dental Reviewed, a leading independent dental industry publication and technology resource, has announced the launch of Dental Clarity, a specialized market research service designed to help dental manufacturers, technology companies, distributors, and investors make more informed business decisions.

Battery Storage Can Help Britain’s Ports Power the Next Phase of Clean Shipping
Britain’s ports are no longer simply gateways for trade.
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COLIBRIX ONE Taps Vivox AI’s Explainable AI Agents to Speed Up Merchant Onboarding
Payments platform deploys AI agents for business due diligence and screening across its UK and EU merchant base COLIBRIX ONE, a global financial infrastructure platform for digital businesses and e-commerce, has selected Vivox AI to automate know-your-business checks for onboarding merchants, the companies said Tuesday.

Childcare Solicitor Leonnie Watson at Timms Solicitors Has Passed the Law Society Children’s Law Accreditation.
This prestigious achievement is a major career milestone for Leonnie and formally recognises her expert knowledge, skill, experience and practice in family court matters.

Mintra Reaches 15,000 Vessel Milestone as Demand for Digital Workforce Solutions Grows
Today, Mintra announced that more than 15,000 customer vessels are now using its digital training and workforce management solutions, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth.

Transport Employers Asked What Has Changed after Gender Pay Findings
Third Women in Transport Equity Index survey opens, with new findings due in March 2027. Nearly six in ten organisations responding to the 2025 Women in Transport Equity Index reported a gender pay gap of 11% or more.

Eazy Canning Launches Desktop Counter Pressure Filling and Automatic Seaming Hardware for Micro Beverage Producers
Independent beverage producers, craft breweries, specialty coffee roasters, and cocktail bars facing small-batch packaging challenges can now access commercial-grade counter-pressure filling and double-seaming technology on a compact benchtop footprint.

SiteTrust Joins IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework as an Approved, Registered CMP
Approval of SiteTrust Consent (CMP ID 519) is the first step in SiteTrust’s expansion into Europe FAIRLAWN, Ohio, October 19, 2026. Today, SiteTrust announced its approved status as the latest CMP to join IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF). SiteTrust Consent, the company’s consent management platform, passed IAB…

Law Firm Completes Acquisition for Historic Motorsport Safety Business
Corporate specialists from law firm mfg Solicitors have advised on the acquisition of a leading manufacturer of motorsport safety equipment.

Welsh Jewellery Brand Aims to Top £130k With 10,000 Poppy Pins for Army Charity
Clogau is aiming for another record-breaking Remembrance campaign after raising almost £130,000 for the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF). The award-winning Welsh jewellery brand has produced 10,000 limited-edition poppy pins for 2026 as it looks to build on two years of successful fundraising.

A Warm Welcome Awaits at Francis House Children’s Hospice Open Day
Francis House Children’s Hospice opens its doors to the public for an Open Day on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The hospice in Manchester is hosting fascinating and informative tours to give members of the public and supporters the opportunity to see how their donations help support children and families from…

7 Signs Your Home Is Bleeding Energy
Homes across the UK are leaking heat through windows, roofs, walls, doors and chimneys, wasting money and causing harm to the environment.