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Why UK employees are struggling to switch off – and what’s driving it

April 30, 2026 | 3 min read
Why UK employees are struggling to switch off – and what’s driving it

Number of UK businesses in “critical financial distress” rises by a third

April 29, 2026 | 3 min read
Number of UK businesses in “critical financial distress” rises by a third

Iran conflict and fuel price surge piles pressure on UK pubs

April 29, 2026 | 3 min read
Iran conflict and fuel price surge piles pressure on UK pubs

Why I ran the London Marathon dressed as a mirror

April 28, 2026 | 2 min read
Varun Bhanot Startup Daddy Why I ran the London Marathon dressed as a mirror

6 best social media trends to boost your business in May 2026

April 27, 2026 | 4 min read
6 best social media trends to boost your business in May 2026

Here’s why I don’t support the tube strikes

April 25, 2026 | 3 min read
Whining and Dining with Matt header image Here’s why I don’t support the tube strikes

Is your supplier on the government "naughty" list?

April 23, 2026 | 2 min read
Is your supplier on the government "naughty" list?

First £500m Sovereign AI backing allocated to support UK startup growth

April 22, 2026 | 3 min read
bank notes inflation cost of living First £500m Sovereign AI backing allocated to support UK startup growth

The rise of “bring your own booze” culture adding pressure on UK pubs

April 21, 2026 | 3 min read
The rise of “bring your own booze” culture adding pressure on UK pubs

Hospitality firms brace for 40% revenue hit due to London tube strikes

April 21, 2026 | 3 min read
Hospitality firms brace for 40% revenue hit due to London tube strikes

6 trending dropshipping products to make the best sales in May 2026

April 21, 2026 | 4 min read
6 trending dropshipping products to make the best sales in May 2026

85+ FREE networking events you need to know about in May 2026

April 16, 2026 | 14 min read
85+ FREE networking events you need to know about in May 2026

Over half of sole traders consider quitting due to “always on” culture

April 16, 2026 | 3 min read
Over half of sole traders consider quitting due to “always on” culture

Loud budgeting: how Gen Z’s money habits are changing ecommerce

April 16, 2026 | 3 min read
Loud budgeting: how Gen Z’s money habits are changing ecommerce

A new Temu rival will start shipping from China to the UK in June, reports suggest

April 15, 2026 | 3 min read
Shipping crates on top of a map of china A new Temu rival will start shipping from China to the UK in June, reports suggest

A new baby broke my calendar

April 14, 2026 | 2 min read
Varun Bhanot Startup Daddy A new baby broke my calendar

Why I might ban kids from my bar

April 11, 2026 | 2 min read
Whining and Dining with Matt header image Why I might ban kids from my bar

£100m investment supporting UK startups and scale-ups announced

April 9, 2026 | 3 min read
£100m investment supporting UK startups and scale-ups announced

My new powers to help you get paid

April 9, 2026 | 2 min read
My new powers to help you get paid

No kids allowed: the debate over child-free pubs

April 8, 2026 | 3 min read
No kids allowed: the debate over child-free pubs
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