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Gym Gear has announced a new partnership with DEKA, the rapidly growing functional fitness challenge developed by the creators of Spartan. This collaboration marks a significant step for UK gyms looking to incorporate DEKA training and competitions into their facilities, as Gym Gear becomes an authorised supplier of DEKA-certified equipment.

DEKA is a structured fitness challenge designed to test strength, endurance, and functional movement across 10...

The UK Gaming Commission (UKGC) is intensifying its efforts to address the opaque realm of unregulated gaming. The watchdog has commissioned an extensive investigation to examine the effect and extent of the black market. This arises amidst increasing apprehensions over the accessibility and impact of illegal gaming sites, especially as the UK government persists in its comprehensive evaluation of gambling rules. The research is anticipated to provide essential information that may influence future policy and enforcement actions.

The UK Gaming Commission (UKGC) is conducting its...

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands (see www.easyHistory.info ) is offering cash prizes totalling £300,000 to three young entrepreneurs in the UK for the second year.

The awards will be open from 6 January 2025 for owners of start-ups younger than 34 years old born in 1990 or later. The closing date for entries is 28 March 2025.

Businesses must have been registered at UK Companies House in the last five years since 2019, with accounts showing revenues of at least £200,000 per year.

Applicant entrepreneurs must be a director...

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: South of England survey, compiled by S&P Global, indicated that recruitment difficulties in the South of England persisted through to December.

The downward trend in hiring activity was further exacerbated by the Autumn Budget, anecdotal evidence suggested, with some clients reportedly hesitant to recruit due to the impact of proposed changes to employers’ labour costs.

Coupled with an economic slowdown, this has resulted in a notable reduction in hiring of both permanent new hires and temporary workers. Furthermore, the...