Tag: In Business

Jul 4

$88m methane-tracking satellite lost in space, dealing major blow to climate monitoring

A pioneering climate satellite designed to track methane emissions from space has gone missing, dealing a major blow to global efforts to curb one of the most potent greenhouse gases. The $88 million MethaneSat satellite—developed by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and backed by Google and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—has lost contact with Earth just […]
Jul 3

Razzamataz offers £25k franchise opportunity to two aspiring entrepreneurs through ‘Future Founders’ initiative

Razzamataz Theatre Schools has launched a new initiative to mark its 25th anniversary, offering two aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to run their own performing arts franchise — backed by a prize worth up to £25,000. The ‘Future Founders’ competition will provide two winners with a Razzamataz Theatre School franchise, either in the UK or the […]
Jul 3

Vodafone franchisee scandal prompts parliamentary support and calls for regulatory reform

The government has pledged to monitor the outcome of a major legal case against Vodafone closely, following a powerful adjournment debate in Parliament that saw MPs from across the political spectrum rally behind franchisees alleging mistreatment by the telecoms giant. Led by Conservative MP Sir John Hayes, the debate on Wednesday 2 July raised serious […]
Jun 30

Pottery Barn to launch in the UK in Autumn 2025, offering curated furniture and free interior design services

Pottery Barn, the world’s largest digital-first and design-led sustainable home retailer, is set to enter the UK market for the first time, with an online launch planned for Autumn 2025. The move marks a significant step in the global expansion of the iconic American brand and will bring its signature style of classic, high-quality home […]