Author name: Alice Weil

Soho House has agreed to a £2.1 billion take-private deal with hotel operator MCR and an investor consortium, including Ashton Kutcher. The transaction, offering shareholders an 83% premium, positions the global membership brand for accelerated international growth, operational scaling, and tech-enabled innovation, while reinforcing its cultural influence across 46 Houses worldwide

The respected Italian restaurant group fronted by celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo has secured its future through a substantial £5 million rescue deal. This strategic financial intervention has successfully preserved all 400 jobs across the organisation’s portfolio of five upmarket establishments in Manchester, London, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle

The unregulated nature of “reef-safe” claims in the sunscreen industry has long allowed harmful chemicals to damage marine ecosystems. Now, a pioneering certification programme developed by the University of Derby and creative agency McCann offers a solution. The Reef Protection Factor (RPF) certification establishes rigorous scientific standards for truly reef-safe products, addressing one of the most preventable threats to coral reefs worldwide

In a new programme unveiled by Mayor Tracy Brabin, West Yorkshire has positioned itself at the forefront of healthcare innovation with the launch of a £4.5 million support scheme designed to accelerate the growth of the region’s burgeoning healthtech sector. This initiative marks the beginning of an ambitious £160 million Investment Zone expected to unlock £220 million in additional investment and create 2,500 new jobs over the next five years