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Overseas British passport applications jumped 98.7% in the first quarter of 2026 as the UK’s mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation system took effect on 25 February.

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Jaan, a premium casual Indian dining concept from British-Indian entrepreneur Zainab Talati, will open Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed.

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COS Systems CTO Sajan Parikh will join a Connected Britain 2026 panel on how UK altnet operators can integrate networks after mergers and acquisitions.

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H&S Real Estate is deepening its role in British motorsport by backing Classic Touring Cars racing under the British Automobile Racing Club, with driver Kam Tunio leading the effort.

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BMAX published a guide on September 11, 2026, explaining how CE, FCC, UKCA, PSE and other certifications affect mini PC imports across Europe, North America, the UK and Asia-Pacific.

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Souls’ Caregiver has launched a 28-day program that shifts the focus from self-improvement to self-observation, encouraging people to look inward for clarity and growth.

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ev.energy has launched Charge & Earn in Great Britain, a smart-charging program that pays EV drivers for eligible charging and opens a new revenue path for retailers, fleets and other partners.

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FatFace says many UK shoppers are shortening the life of their denim by washing too often and at too high a temperature.

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A new BroadbandSwitch UK report says Britain has marked the 100th anniversary of the red telephone box with no Royal Mail stamp, Royal Mint coin or BT campaign.

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A summer showcase at MIT on Aug. 27 highlighted how five high school interns helped the Space Enabled Research Group with robotics, drone code, workshops and 3D-printed awards.

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Francesca Gargaglia, CEO and co-founder of social.plus, has been shortlisted for Technology Entrepreneur of the Year in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

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Alisha Christiansen, a Partner Support Advisor and Research Assistant at TTI Success Insights, has been admitted to the British Psychological Society, adding global research access and a broader professional network to her work.

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The British Guild of Travel Writers is marking its 65th anniversary with a travel anthology, podcast access to its sustainability symposium and a London awards dinner on Nov. 2. The celebrations spotlight the Guild’s members, industry partnerships…

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New research commissioned by Caorunn gin says more than 80% of UK adults are embracing a lighter, more optimistic outlook and turning everyday rituals into reasons to celebrate.

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Gerald Everett Jones’ historical novel Jonathan’s Journal was named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award’s General Fiction category.

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POV 23 announced its first vertical series, 1815: Midnight Falls, a gothic royal fantasy created by Neko Sparks and set to premiere in September 2026 on TikTok and other vertical platforms.

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Calian UK has secured a 15-year agreement to support the British Army’s Collective Training Service programme, with the contract set to begin in October 2026 after Project NUMIDIAN ends.

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Large wholesalers and retailers sourcing extension sockets are weighing British Standards compliance, factory quality systems, and supply chain reliability more heavily as they try to reduce recalls, returns, and customs delays.

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The lateral file cabinet market is projected to grow from $3.39 billion in 2025 to $4.55 billion by 2030, driven by office expansion, hybrid work and demand for secure storage.

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Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman announced a second Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Alaska sailing for Sept. 14-21, 2027, aboard the Norwegian Jade. The cruise will feature an all-star blues-rock lineup, Alaska and Canada stops, and fundraising for…