Author: Sam Allcock

Pitch Wharf, the stunning new flagship venue from Pitch, has officially opened on Churchill Place, in the heart of the capital’s vibrant financial district. With a prime riverside location in one of London’s most iconic districts, the Pitch Wharf venue is laid out across two levels with floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular views of the Canary Wharf skyline. A sophisticated interior evokes an elegant, modern members’ club and lifestyle hub, an eclectic space to combine golf with a fun and social vibe. The venue is welcoming to both members and visitors and offers something for everyone. Golfers can enjoy 11 state-of-the-art golf simulator bays…

The UK and Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. On 5th March 2025, Roman marks 40 years since its first day of trading on 5th March 1985. The milestone is being celebrated today with all employees at the company’s headquarters in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. To mark the occasion, Chief Executive Officer, David Osborne, delivered a presentation to employees, followed by celebrations with cake for everyone. In 1985, Roman initially started selling coloured Bath Screens to match the bath suites of the time. As the business evolved, the product range expanded to include Shower Enclosures…

E-Commerce Expert Reveals 8 Game-Changing Trends For Women Entrepreneurs. As International Women’s Day approaches, expert shares strategies to help women-led online businesses thrive  Key Points: With International Women’s Day approaching this Saturday and global e-commerce sales projected to surpass $6.3 trillion in 2025, female entrepreneurs have unprecedented opportunities to capture market share in online retail. As women-owned businesses continue to grow at twice the rate of all businesses, staying ahead of emerging trends has become essential for sustainable growth. “The e-commerce space offers remarkable opportunities for women entrepreneurs,” says Lyndsay Kiekbusch, e-commerce specialist at SwishDM, a UK-based SEO agency specialising…

Artificial grass rose to popularity several years ago due to its cleanliness, consistently perfect aesthetic, and its ease to maintain. However, last year, data revealed that 24 per cent of people living in Britain would support a ban. Just 12 months later, new statistics show this figure has now risen to 36 per cent in support of a full ban on the product – a rise of 50 per cent in just one year. According to research from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, more than a third of people living in the UK want to ban artificial grass. This…

Recruitment Expert Shares Exactly What You Should Be Wearing For Your Virtual Interviews. What to wear for that career-changing Zoom call, and why you should wear ALL of it Key Findings: We’re all keen to make a good impression when interviewed for a job online. Dress code is essential to that. If the job is corporate, something formal is expected, while if the job leans more casual, the dress code for the interview can, too. But how casual is too casual, and how formal is too formal? And does off-camera attire matter? “It can be tempting to only look presentable…

Vietnam secured the second spot in Southeast Asia for the number of tourists visiting South Korea in 2024. According to data from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in Vietnam, over 511,000 Vietnamese travelers visited South Korea, marking a 21.7% increase compared to the previous year. The Philippines led the rankings with 515,000 visitors. Vietnam’s Growing Presence in South Korean Tourism Vietnam has solidified its position as a key tourism market for South Korea, achieving a 92.4% recovery rate compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The surge in visitor numbers reflects the growing interest among Vietnamese tourists in South Korea’s diverse…

China has set its economic growth target at approximately 5% for 2025, despite facing increasing economic headwinds, including the ongoing trade war with the United States. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC), where Premier Li Qiang presented a government report outlining the country’s economic ambitions for the year ahead. The target reflects China’s commitment to sustaining growth in the face of external and internal challenges. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a 4.6% growth rate for China’s economy in 2025, a slight decline from the 5% growth recorded in…

Five years after the seismic shock of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK’s hospitality, tourism, and food industries have undergone a profound transformation. Once teetering on the brink of collapse, these sectors have not only rebounded but are now thriving—driven by a renewed sense of purpose, digital innovation, and a stronger connection to local provenance. From independent hotels to historic restaurants and experience-driven tourism, the businesses that have successfully navigated the past five years have embraced adaptability, storytelling, and innovation. According to Jen Bell, founder of Feather & Fern PR, a specialist food, drink, hospitality and tourism PR agency, their resilience…

The World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) today released an Open Letter to the European Commission and EU Member States, strongly opposing recent proposals for stricter regulations on tobacco harm-reduction products. These proposals, spearheaded by the Netherlands and supported by  a minority of member states, threaten to undermine years of progress in helping smokers quit through safer alternatives like vaping and nicotine pouches. The open letter, backed by over 100,000 petition signatures from concerned citizens across Europe, calls out policymakers for ignoring scientific evidence and public opinion in favour of misguided, prohibitionist approaches. Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance, stated:…

A new study reveals that more extreme flood predictions significantly impact real estate demand in the UK, particularly along the coast. The paper, published in Risk Analysis, calls for better ways to inform flood risk, as most people tend to respond to extreme flood predictions. This has a negative effect on property prices.  Researchers are concerned that property devaluation, especially in flood-prone coastal areas – like Chichester and Portsmouth – could have long-term economic impacts on homeowners, investors, and the broader economy. They warn flood risk management requires urgent and careful consideration at both national and global levels. Flooding is becoming…