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Plymouth, July 2025 – Company owners in the South West are grappling with the toughest conditions in over five years, warns business expert Peter Hill of Wilson Partners, following the firm’s completed merger with long-established Plymouth accountants Mark Holt & Co.

Hill points to a “volatile cocktail” of challenges hitting local business owners, including rising tax burdens, Trump’s unpredictable tariffs, soaring energy and materials costs due to wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and general political instability at home.

“Many business owners feel under siege...

In today’s fast-evolving beauty landscape, one thing is clear: scent is no longer just about smelling good — it’s about telling a story. Whether it’s a signature fragrance worn daily or a scent chosen for a special moment, perfume has become an extension of identity, lifestyle, and emotional connection.

And nowhere is this transformation more evident than in the UK.

From boutique brands and cruelty-free blends to the rise of genderless perfumes and discovery kits, fragrance trends in the UK are changing fast — and for the better. In 2025, British consumers are leading a...

Local businesses often find themselves in direct competition with national or even global brands. While these larger companies may have deeper pockets and more resources, that doesn’t mean smaller businesses can’t carve out a strong online presence. With the right strategies and a targeted approach, local businesses can not only compete with big brands online, but they can thrive.

Use Local SEO

One of the biggest advantages a local business has is its proximity to its customer base. While big brands may target broad search terms, local businesses can focus on location-...

In today’s fast-paced crypto ecosystem, infrastructure can make or break performance. Whether it’s mining Bitcoin or executing high-frequency trades, both activities demand top-tier computational power, uninterrupted connectivity, and airtight security. That’s where crypto colocation comes in — a game-changing solution that brings professional-grade hosting environments to the fingertips of miners and traders alike.

By housing mining rigs or trading servers in purpose-built data centers, crypto colocation delivers efficiency, scalability, and 24/7 reliability — all critical...