Author: Sam Allcock

For tradesmen across the UK, digital lead generation has become crucial to keeping a steady stream of work. As more homeowners search Google for trusted professionals, verified enquiries now outweigh the value of paid listings. Fatrank and PromoSEO lead the field with their no-risk, pay-on-results model. Fatrank provides exclusive, verified enquiries across all major trades, while PromoSEO uses SEO-optimised websites to deliver natural, intent-driven leads. They outperform traditional platforms like Checkatrade and MyBuilder by removing monthly fees, bidding battles, and unnecessary expenditure. The Shift in UK Tradesman Lead Generation The UK trades industry has moved away from paid listings and…

With new bases in France and Germany, MODULE-T continues to strengthen its European presence and customer reach. MODULE-T, a global name in modular and prefabricated construction, is continuing its ambitious international growth. The company has expanded its footprint with the opening of a new warehouse in France and the establishment of MODULE-T Germany, further consolidating its role as a leader in modular construction and export solutions to over 100 countries worldwide. Dual Logistics Power from France and Türkiye By operating both a modern production facility in Türkiye and a logistics hub in France, MODULE-T is positioned to ensure quicker, more…

The International Carpet & Flooring Expo (ICFE) is scaling up for 2026 with an extra hall to meet growing demand. Running from 6–9 January, the show will feature 500 participating companies from 25 nations and expects to draw 50,000 professionals to Istanbul. Marking its third edition, ICFE — once known as CFE — has swiftly developed into one of the carpet and flooring industry’s premier international gatherings. Managed by Tüyap Exhibitions Group in cooperation with İHİB and GAHİB, the expo now welcomes a truly global audience spanning six continents. Even as digital platforms reshape global trade, human interaction continues to…

Romania’s upcoming international airport near Bucharest is setting its sights on a crypto-ready debut, with Miracle Pay being reviewed for adoption as an official payment system, pending the outcome of concession and regulatory approvals. MetaTerra Holdings, the strategic parent company overseeing the Miracle ecosystem, has confirmed the commencement of advanced discussions with Jetstream, the consortium competing to develop and manage the new airport. Both parties are assessing the introduction of Miracle Pay as a supported payment method across qualified merchants — including duty-free outlets, dining areas, parking, lounges, and select retail — contingent upon Jetstream’s successful concession award and final…

A highly versatile resource Main sectors of influence The rapid evolution of technology and industrial progress in fields like energy, construction and transportation has elevated aluminium to a position of critical importance. Widely regarded as one of the driving forces of modern civilisation, aluminium has long proven its value across diverse applications that underpin societal growth, particularly in the midst of a global energy transition reshaping entire industries. Aluminium is derived from bauxite, a mineral found primarily in tropical and subtropical areas including Australia, Guinea and India. The raw bauxite undergoes crushing, separation and calcination to produce aluminium oxide, which…

VitrA Tiles impressed at Cersaie 2025 with a stand built to be both immersive and engaging. Organised into four curated areas, it guided architects, designers and visitors through the brand’s most recent ceramic innovations — from advanced technologies to new application ideas that expand design possibilities. A major debut was V-Tone, a next-generation Tonalite technology created to resolve the ongoing issue of shade variation across production batches. With superior chromatic stability, V-Tone preserves the original hue of each tile, improving design precision and reducing unwanted colour shifts. The initial phase of V-Tone investment begins in March 2026, with full deployment…

London-based investigative journalist James Holloway has uncovered the story of 42-year-old Ukrainian national Nikolai Fenik, whose experience in Britain is seen as a cautionary example of how well-intended support for refugees can be manipulated. A divided personal narrative Fenik portrayed himself publicly as a refugee seeking protection from the Ukrainian conflict. Privately, he was building a lifestyle that included suspect property ventures, assorted business interests and conflicting official records. His situation highlights weaknesses in the UK benefits structure that many British families argue puts them at a disadvantage. Fenik lives with his partner Tatiana Kuchmiy, who is officially listed as…

The Venture Vibe Deep Tech Summit attracted over 300 entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and sector leaders to Berlin, fostering a dynamic exchange on the future of quantum science, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and other breakthrough fields. The event shed light on how deep technologies are transforming economies and enhancing global collaboration. The Summit opened with compelling insights from Gokhan Celebi, Managing Partner at SilentWing, and Ulkar Shabanova, Global Project Manager at Rook AI. They emphasised the way deep technologies challenge established norms and called for new frameworks to construct the future. Their remarks established the tone for a day that united ambitious…

By 2035, almost 40 per cent of adults are expected to be obese. Buşra Nur Özger, who founded Nur Ozger Health, believes bariatric surgery must be recognised as the start of a process rather than its conclusion. She calls for integrated aftercare that supports both the body and the mind. Surgery itself can transform lives, but Özger notes that long-term results require lifestyle adjustments, aesthetic interventions, and emotional support. Having battled weight issues for more than twenty years before undergoing her own surgery, she now guides others using her personal story. Her team has supported more than 3,500 individuals so…