Harriet Noy, 26, founded Hazaar as a student to cut single-use clothing waste. The platform now turns over £120,000 annually and partners with brands to sell excess stock at low prices to verified students.
Wycliffe Sande, orphaned at 12, picked coffee to survive. Now his London-based company Blue Turaco funds school meals for nearly 2,000 Ugandan children.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick defends GTA 6's digital-only launch, comparing discs to vinyl records, as 98% of sales are digital and streaming is predicted within 3 years.
Coughlans Bakery, which closed in July, has been bought by Janes Bakery Limited. 25 of its 31 shops will reopen under the Janes name, with former staff invited to reapply.
Carplus has opened a new office in Loughton, Essex, marking a strategic expansion to better serve customers and support local employment. The move is part of the company's growth plans.
Scottish businesses are increasingly investing in custom merchandise to stretch budgets and enhance brand visibility, according to new data.
Gail's new bakery in Highbury Barn, Islington, faces local opposition over fears it will hurt indie cafes, with a petition gathering over 160 signatures.
Brixton Street Gym will move to Mahatma Gandhi Industrial Estate in Herne Hill for two years during Somerleyton Road redevelopment, with unanimous council approval.
Ski Yodl Ltd, trading as Yodl, has gone into voluntary liquidation, cancelling all package holidays. Customers with accommodation-only bookings are urged to seek refunds via card issuers or the liquidator.
Beloved Croydon café The Tram Stop shut on August 2 after 12 years, citing rising costs. Owners thank community and urge support for local high streets.
Despite new tariffs, US small businesses are less concerned due to lower rates, refunds, and legal challenges. Most owners are adapting, with tariffs being a minor issue.
June Turner, 89, who fought off a robber with her walking stick in 2019, is closing her Stoke-on-Trent newsagents after 49 years due to Covid and demolition.
Around 100 firefighters and 15 engines tackled a four-hectare grassland fire near Acer Avenue in Rainham on July 29; residents advised to keep windows closed.
Little Mouse in South Norwood was broken into, with thieves stealing wine and causing thousands in damage. Owners Gareth and Justina received overwhelming community support.
Despite Seattle hosting the World Cup, some businesses report declining sales. Tourism forecasts of 750,000 visitors face challenges from travel bans, war, and economic issues.
Tesla reported 480,126 Q2 deliveries, beating estimates and marking a record for the period, driven by Europe recovery and easing Musk backlash.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis's concept album Warriors, based on the 1979 film, will become a Broadway musical in spring 2025 at the Lunt-Fontanne theatre.
Hayat Restaurant in Sidcup may lose its premises licence after the Home Office found three illegal workers and issued £135,000 in unpaid fines.
A parent fears their bright eight-year-old will be disadvantaged without a private tutor for grammar school. A psychotherapist advises separating parental anxiety from the child's needs.
Rosie Wolfenden, managing director of Tatty Devine, highlights the crisis facing independent businesses due to rising costs and tax burdens, urging government action.
Bellacouche founder Yuli Sømme launches mail-order kits for personalised shroud covers, tapping into demand for alternatives to traditional funerals.
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BigDug launches a clearance sale on van racking systems, providing traders in London with affordable storage solutions for tools and equipment.
Gary MacDonald, 61, won £5.2 million on the lottery, quit his delivery driver job, and returned to Lakeside Shopping Centre with flowers and Lotto tickets for former colleagues.
The death toll from a chemical tank rupture at a Washington pulp mill reached 11 as all nine missing people were recovered. The tank contained white liquor used in papermaking.
Carl Wilson, a Croydon plumber, refused to charge a vulnerable pensioner after a cowboy builder scammed her out of £7,000. He later returned with flowers and a hug.
Save big on garden maintenance with Wowcher's deal on a cordless grass trimmer. Perfect for small lawns and edges, this lightweight tool is now available for only £9.99.
Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith addresses a midlife crisis, exploring how to find purpose and accept life's finitude without succumbing to despair.
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Three police officers were injured after bottles were thrown at them while breaking up a brawl involving over 100 young people on Bournemouth beach. Three arrests made.