OMODA&JAECOO UK is proud to announce its latest accolade, having been named the winner of the Fleet Rising Star category at this year’s prestigious Great British Fleet Awards, organised by Fleet World magazine. The award – presented during a black-tie networking dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes – recognises emerging brands that are making a significant and positive impact in the UK fleet sector. It follows a day of industry engagement at the Great British Fleet Event, which brings together the most influential figures and innovations shaping the future of fleet mobility. The judges praised OMODA&JAECOO for its…

With electric vehicle (EV) registrations making up more than 20 per cent of the new car market in 2025*, new data shows that they’re not only cheaper to fuel but also significantly cheaper to maintain. According to The Car Expert, the UK’s leading automotive consumer advice platform, drivers making the switch to electric vehicles in 2025 can expect to pay nearly 30 per cent (29 per cent1) less to service an electric vehicle (EV) over five years compared to a petrol, diesel or hybrid equivalent. The findings are based on exclusive data supplied by automotive analytics provider and The Car…

There аrе usually three grоuрѕ – thоѕе whо lеаd, those whо fоllоw аnd thоѕе whо аrе ѕimрlу рrеѕеnt. You will quickly notice thаt оnе оr twо children аrе thе ones who hаvе thе idеаѕ that оthеr сhildrеn ассерt and fоllоw. Thеѕе аrе thе lеаdеrѕ. Othеrѕ have ideas аnd оffеr ѕuggеѕtiоnѕ аnd оссаѕiоnаllу their idеаѕ аnd suggestions are hоnоrеd, uѕuаllу because thе “leaders” аllоw thеm tо bе. Thiѕ group will gеnеrаllу jоin in аll the асtivitу оf thе group аnd bесоmе the “fоllоwеrѕ.” The сhildrеn in the third group will sometimes jоin thе grоuр as a fоllоwеr and ѕоmеtimеѕ ѕit on…

From Cash flow to marketing, getting a new business up and running can be a difficult task, but new entrepreneurs will benefit from these 10 start-up tips which ensure you have all the boxes ticked before you start your business. 1. Seek Help There are many issues that you will face while starting up a business so why not seek advice from others who faced the same problems. The business growth service is just one of many organisations which have rich information about problems that start-ups may face. 2. The Structure The ownership options differ from a limited company, a…

(L-R): Outside the new homes on the site of the former Happy Wanderer pub are Black Country Housing Group Chief Executive Designate, Adrian Eggington, Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Linda Leach, City of Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing, Councillor Steve Evans, and Keon Homes Site Manager, Daniel Thomas The first new affordable homes being built on the site of a former eyesore Bilston pub and neighbouring derelict garages have been completed. The Happy Wanderer pub on Green Lanes was subject to arson attacks and anti social behaviour since closing in 2017 due to poor trade.…

Wolverhampton Council’s business growth team directly supported hundreds of city businesses during 2024/25 to provide grant assistance, signpost to support and advice, and deliver expert reviews Wolverhampton Council’s business growth team directly supported hundreds of city businesses during 2024/25 to provide grant assistance, signpost to support and advice, and deliver expert reviews. Forty five businesses benefitted through its grants programme – leading to the creation of 83 new jobs and the safeguarding of a further 179 jobs in Wolverhampton. The business growth team exceeded its targets using the £1.3 million UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) government funding it was allocated…

If you eventually decide to sell the organisation that you have nurtured, parting ways with it and moving on to a new project can If you eventually decide to sell the organisation that you have nurtured, parting ways with it and moving on to a new project can be even more difficult, for a number of reasons. To effectively manage this process, you not only need to understand how to sell a business, but also why you might want to take this step and what obstacles lie in your way. From the first discussion to the final negotiations, here Business…

8 SIMPLE METHODS TO SAVE MONEY It can be challenging to figure It can be challenging to figure out easy ways to save money as well as the best ways to utilise your savings to pursue your financial objectives. This step-by-step overview of money-saving practices can aid you to develop a realistic cost savings plan. Document your expenditures The very first step to saving money is to determine just how much you spend. Track all your expenditures- such as every coffee, newspaper, and snack you buy. Preferably, you could make up every dime. When you have your data, organise the…

The introduction of identity verification is one of the key changes to UK company law under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. This landmark legislation gave Companies House new and enhanced powers to help disrupt economic crime and support economic growth. Identity verification will provide more assurance about who is setting up, running, owning and controlling companies in the UK. There will be the same level of assurance whether individuals are verifying their identity directly with Companies House or through an ACSP. Companies House CEO Louise Smyth CBE said: Identity verification will play a key role in improving…

British businesses across the country have been given further stability and certainty with access to new support through a multi-billion-pound increase in government-backed financing as the world enters a new era of global trade. The new package will give UK Export Finance (UKEF) the power to expand financing support for British businesses by £20 billion, with small businesses also able to access loans of up to £2 million through the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme. Thousands of companies are expected to benefit from the move, including those directly affected by tariffs – with iconic British brands like Rolls Royce…