Trade Business Awards 2025: Celebrating the New Era of Construction Business Leaders

TM Awards 2025 Ceremony

TM Team, Joseph Valente, TM Trade Awards 2025

Hosted by Trade Mastermind, the event brought together over 250 construction businesses to celebrate growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the industry.

The trade industry is evolving. These awards shine a light on the people who are leading that change: growing real businesses, creating jobs, building wealth, and becoming the CEOs of their futures.”

— Joseph Valente CEO

PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Saturday 25th October, more than 250 of the UK’s most ambitious tradespeople and construction entrepreneurs gathered at the Holiday Inn

DreamersLB LTD Expands Global Media Production, Distribution, and Broadcasting Network

DreamersLB official logo

DreamersLB LTD strengthens its international presence with new partnerships in media production, satellite broadcasting, and digital distribution.

KINGTON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DreamersLB LTD, a UK-based production and distribution company with regional operations in Lebanon and Egypt, announces the expansion of its global media production, satellite broadcasting, and content distribution network. The company is strengthening partnerships and extending its reach across television, OTT, and digital platforms.

Founded by Ihab El Siblani, DreamersLB LTD

GuardWare launches world-first ‘in-use’ encryption to secure design IP

Persistant and unhackable encryption without redicing operating performance.

PROTECT Design is a revolutionary security solution designed specifically for engineers, designers, and manufacturers protecting intellectual property (IP).

HOPE, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GuardWare, the data-centric security software company, today launched PROTECT Design, a revolutionary security solution designed specifically for engineers, designers, and manufacturers to protect valuable intellectual property (IP), such as CAD drawings, DWG

Lindt Chocolate Experts Share the Most Unexpected Viral Pairings That Actually Work

 The Lindt Master Chocolatiers have analysed, scored and ranked the most delicious but unusual viral chocolate pairings.

Chocolate’s versatility shines through TikTok’s creative pairings. Our Unusual Pairings Scale inspires fans to explore bold, surprising flavour combinations like caviar and white chocolate indulgence.”

— Sophie Adams, Digital Content Marketing Manager from Lindt UK

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chocolate lovers are no strangers to indulgent pairings, but on social media, things are getting far more experimental. From savoury twists to unexpected textures, TikTok users are venturing into chocolate pairings. In response to this trend, the Lindt Master Chocolatiers have weighed in, revealing which unconventional combinations are surprisingly delicious, and which ones fall flat.

On the app, the search term “weird food combinations” has over

Supporting a fairer future for women and girls

Promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in partner countries.

First Minister John Swinney reaffirmed his government’s commitment to gender equality around the world, announcing the first grants to be awarded from the £3 million Women and Girls Fund.

The grants will support women and girl-led organisations in Zambia and Malawi with a wide range of projects, including enhancing women’s representation in politics and decision-

£18 million for Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund

Extra support for North Sea workers.

Thousands more North Sea workers will be able to access tailored support to help them transition into jobs in the sustainable energy sector – thanks to an £18 million boost in funding.

The Scottish Government will invest a total of £9 million over the next three years to the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund, matched by £9 million from the UK Government, to help

Warm Welcome Space campaign gets up and running in Manchester as winter approaches

This winter libraries will once again serve as safe community spaces for anyone in Manchester in need of shelter and support.

The Warm Welcome Spaces programme, operated across the city’s library network, will resume this year on Monday, October 20, running until February 2026. 

This means that every public library in the city will remain a free, safe, welcoming and warm space for anyone who is in need this winter. 

In total, all of Manchester’s 22 public libraries will be taking part in this scheme. 

Building boss hit with £1,000 bill after dumping rubbish on open land

A boss of a building company, who recklessly dumped a pile of rubbish on open land, has been prosecuted and made to pay over £1,000.

Stephen Anthony Cawley, 36, of Altrincham Road, Northenden, pleaded guilty to fly-tipping at Manchester Magistrates Court on Thursday 16 October after council investigators discovered he was responsible for carelessly discarding waste from a building job.  

He was fined £320 and ordered to pay £750 in costs, and a £128 victim surcharge, bringing

£800k Funding Boost for Stranmillis and St Mary’s University Colleges

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced an additional £400,000 of annual funding for each of the north’s University Colleges.

This represents a 33% increase on the funding premia Stranmillis and St Mary’s receive in recognition of their small and specialist nature.

The Minister commented: “St Mary’s and Stranmillis University Colleges make a huge contribution to our society. During the current academic year, my Department will provide funding for over 1,160 student

Minister urges people to be alert to Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking is happening in Northern Ireland, Justice Minister Naomi Long has warned on Anti-Slavery Day.

The Minister explained: 

Victims are among some of the most vulnerable and traumatised in the Criminal Justice system. They may not be recognised as victims and they may not recognise themselves as victims.

It is difficult to quantify the true scale of this extremely lucrative criminal activity within Northern Ireland. This issue requires a societal wide effort if we are to raise

New posters launched to strengthen Ending the Harm campaign

A new series of posters have been launched as part of the Executive Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime’s ongoing ‘Ending the Harm’ campaign.

They highlight the ongoing need to tackle paramilitary and criminal gang exploitation in local communities.

The latest posters introduce a two-part message: ‘We must end – We can end’, a reference to the positive impact and change in communities that has come from EPPOC projects, initiatives and interventions.

For the first time, the campaign explicitly

DfI Launches Road Safety Campaign: Be Bold. Be Seen

‘Be Bold. Be Seen’ encourages pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users to wear bold bright or high-visibility clothing.

Far too many lives being lost and too many families lives are shattered by the worst possible

Kimmins highlights importance of collaboration with Open University for staff development

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has highlighted the importance of a new collaboration with The Open University which is providing an online learning platform for staff.

The Open University (OU)  Learning Hub has been designed to support lifelong learning and professional development across DfI.

The Hub went live on the 16 September

Operational Delivery Apprenticeship Scheme 2025 launched

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has launched a recruitment campaign seeking approximately 200 apprenticeships for the Civil Service.

Finance Minister John O’Dowd, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald pictured with Auske Vasiliauskaite and Barry Killen who are current participants of the Operational Delivery Apprentice Scheme.

The Operational Delivery Apprenticeship Scheme 2025 is recruiting apprenticeships across a range of government departments in a variety of front-line positions attracting a starting salary of £25,796.

Speaking as he was joined by Communities

New business park in north Norwich expected to deliver 1,250 new jobs

Norfolk County - A business park being developed on the edge of Norwich with the support of a loan from Norfolk County Council is expected to result in 1,250 new jobs, plus supply chain and construction. 

Infrastructure works have just been completed

World-first use of 3D magnetic coils to stabilise fusion plasma

MAST Upgrade, the UK’s national fusion experiment, has demonstrated multiple world-first breakthroughs during its fourth scientific campaign

Plasma inside the MAST Upgrade tokamak - Image Credit: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

• For the first time in a spherical tokamak, small magnetic coils have been used to stabilise instabilities in fusion plasmas
• Researchers have demonstrated independent control of upper and lower divertors, opening new capabilities for future fusion power plants
• The fourth campaign also achieved the best plasma shape ever recorded within the machine, a major factor in improving plasma performance

In a major breakthrough for fusion energy research, scientists at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have used magnetic coils to apply a 3D magnetic field and stabilise instabilities in a spherical tokamak plasma for the first time. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the development of sustainable fusion energy within spherical tokamaks.

To achieve fusion using Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak (MAST) Upgrade, fusion fuel needs

Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will boost regional economies

The new fund will modernise and revitalise the UK’s fishing fleet, with £56 million going to support Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish fishing industries.  

• £56 million of new money will support Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish fishing industries and boost local economies 
• Investment in new technology and equipment, revitalise the UK’s fishing fleet, and training the next generation of fishers will drive growth across the industry 
• Regional delivery will target investment to where it matters most across the UK, boosting the sector and local communities for the future 

Fishing businesses and coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £360 million of

Gemma Aldridge appointed to the Department of Health and Social Care

Gemma Aldridge has been appointed to the Department of Health and Social Care to undertake a short review of media and digital work at DHSC and NHS England.

Gemma Aldridge has accepted a direct ministerial appointment to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to undertake a short review of DHSC’s and NHS England’s media and digital work.

As the former editor of the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People, she brings a wealth of journalistic experience and will work across DHSC and NHS England for 3 months. Gemma, previously a features editor and assistant editor at the titles, became editor at the 2 Sunday papers in April 2021 and left in 2024.

The review will focus on effective communication of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan and comes ahead of future plans to integrate the 2 organisations.

Kinship Care Fun Day at the Centre of Excellence

Sellafield Ltd's engineering centre of excellence in Cleator Moor has opened its doors for a unique community fun day to support people involved in Kinship Care.

Sellafield Ltd's Engineering Centre of Excellence in Cleator Moor

Kinship care is when family or friends step up – often during an unexpected crisis – to care for a child when their parents aren’t able to.

Our engineering centre of excellence holds

Record single flight of illegal migrants returned under new deal

The number of illegal migrants returned under the UK-France deal has reached 42 after 16 were returned to France in largest group flight yet.

A record number of 16 illegal migrants have been returned to France this week in the largest group flight yet, bringing the total number of returns to 42. 

The Home Secretary has pledged to “scale up

UK regions given extra £20 million science and tech cash boost as new investment kicks off landmark growth summit

Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region backed with £50 million each to support local innovation priorities, plus £30 million life sci investment unlocked.

• Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region backed to the tune of £50 million each to support local innovation priorities from life-saving medicines to clean fuels that can cut bills
• Further life sciences investment in state-of-the-art West Midlands facilities to create jobs and boost Britain’s health resilience, with valuable medicines made on home shores
• Comes ahead of Chancellor’s landmark Regional Investment Summit bringing businesses and governments together to turbocharge our economy as part of our Plan for Change.

New cash boosts of £20 million each for Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region will help to deliver more of the regions’ game-changing local innovations like robotics to unlock new medicines or AI that can spot illnesses earlier, the Science and Technology Secretary has announced today (Sunday 19 October), ahead of this Tuesday’s landmark Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham.

The funding package will give local leaders in these 3 areas access to a total of £50 million

Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs

Clean energy will bring 400,000 extra jobs by 2030, with high demand for roles including plumbers, electricians and welders.

• Government publishes first ever national plan to recruit workers needed for clean energy mission, with over 400,000 extra jobs by 2030 
• 31 priority occupations such as plumbers, electricians and welders are particularly in demand  
• 5 new clean energy Technical Excellence Colleges to train next generation of workers, as part of government’s drive for two-thirds of young people to be in higher-level learning 
• Energy Secretary to set out measures ensuring companies receiving public grants and contracts need to deliver good jobs across the clean energy sector
• A generation of young people across Britain will benefit from the good jobs and high wages that the booming clean energy economy can bring, under new plans announced by the government today as part of the clean energy superpower mission

Backed by record government and private sector investment in clean energy such as

Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services

In a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra services for local communities.

• Rural pubs to receive funding to help broaden their services 
• As part of the Plan for Change, projects include community cafes, village stores and play areas 
• For every £1 invested in these projects, over £8 social value is generated, new data shows 

In a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new

Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people

Government to launch a consultation in 2026 on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people.

• Protections for people lacking mental capacity to be strengthened through major changes planned by the government to improve safeguarding
• Changes expected to address deep-rooted issues within the system by reducing the need for intrusive processes, providing better support for families, carers and health professionals
• Comes as Supreme Court reviews what counts as a deprivation of liberty in a case put forward by Northern Ireland

Vulnerable people lacking the mental capacity to make decisions about their care are

Britain’s biggest pension funds back regional growth drive

Billions will be unlocked to build affordable homes, power communities and connect the countryside, as the Chancellor joins forces with pension providers and insurers to drive growth in every region.

• 20 of Britain’s largest pension providers and insurers set to launch Sterling 20 group at first-ever Regional Investment Summit on Tuesday. 

• Investment drive kicks off with Legal & General (L&G) and Nest committing billions to build more affordable housing, improve broadband connections in rural areas and provide scale-up finance for growing businesses. 

• Chancellor set to meet providers and Australia’s biggest fund in Birmingham as government ramps up efforts to drive regional growth and put more money into people’s pockets through the Plan for Change.

The Sterling 20 – a new investor-led partnership between 20 of the UK’s largest pension

Universities to deliver better outcomes in return for full fees

Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper to boost opportunity for disadvantaged students, hold universities to account and put sector on firm financial footing.

Bold plans to break down barriers to opportunity, hold universities to account, and put the post-16 education system on a firmer financial footing have been unveiled as part of the government’s plan for national renewal. 

Higher education reforms in the landmark Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper will ensure disadvantaged students are no longer priced out of university. Maintenance loans will automatically increase each year, with the biggest cash increases going to those from the lowest-income households, after the Education Secretary recently announced targeted maintenance grants will also be reintroduced. 

The announcement follows data showing the gap in university entrance rates between

Li Auto officially enters Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan with certified dealership partners

Li Auto's first retail center opened in Uzbekistan

Dealership Agreement Signing Ceremony between Li Auto and Allur in Kazakhstan

Agreement Signing Ceremony between Li Auto and Doscar in Kazakhstan

Li L9 cruising past a landmark in Uzbekistan

Li Auto officially enters into Central Asia markets with certified dealership partners and providing three best-selling SUV models Li L6, Li L7 and Li L9.

UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a Chinese leading new energy vehicle company, recently officially enters into Central Asia markets with certified dealership partners and providing three best-selling SUV models Li L6, Li L7 and Li L9 in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This strategic move marks the opening of a new chapter for Li Auto's international business, paving the way for expansion into additional new markets globally.

On October 10, through partnership with

Blecon, Molex and InPlay Team up to Deliver Cloud Connected Labels

Peel, Stick & Track: BLE Smart Labels feed real-world location and data to cloud applications and AI

Blecon Smart Label Hotspot Network

Peel, Stick & Track: BLE Smart Labels feed real-world location and data to cloud applications and AI

CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Blecon today announced the launch of Cloud Connected BLE Smart Labels, addressing enterprise demand for flexible form-factors that can efficiently deliver physical location and sensor data to the cloud. This technology solution puts Smart Labels into the hands of product and solution builders, enabling them to deliver

How Long It Takes to Pass the UK Driving Test in 2025

Find out how long it takes to pass the UK driving test in 2025. Learn the average time, number of lessons, and ways to speed up with Suja Driving School.

GREATER MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Suja Driving School shares useful insights for learners planning to pass their UK driving test in 2025. Many learners are now completing their tests faster through structured training and flexible course options that match their daily schedules.

Changing Timeframes for Learners in 2025

On average, it takes between 12 and 26 weeks for

Business Awards UK - 2025 HR Awards Celebrate Innovation and People-First Leadership

DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Business Awards UK proudly announces the winners and finalists of the 2025 HR Awards, highlighting the individuals and organisations driving innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in human resources. This year’s awards celebrate the strategic achievements and people-focused initiatives that continue to reshape workplaces across the UK.

Business Awards UK 2025 HR Awards Winners

Leading enterprises recognised for Customer Experience excellence

The highly commended and the winners of Clientshare's CX Awards 2025

Clientshare, the company behind the world’s leading Business Reviews platform, Pulse, hosted their annual awards at an exclusive event on Thursday 16th October.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After a keynote speech from EY’s Contracts, SRM and Supplier Enablement Director, Amanda Spencer, Clientshare recognised those of its customers who have demonstrated a