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Sandea Wholesale Ltd Receives King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

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Sandea Wholesale Ltd Receives King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Sandea Wholesale Ltd, a rapidly expanding UK wholesale and distribution company, has announced that it has received The King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category – widely regarded as the UK’s highest honour for business excellence.

Founded in 2019, Sandea Wholesale Ltd has rapidly established itself as a trusted supplier of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), exporting a diverse product range to markets worldwide. The company’s continued investment in logistics, supplier partnerships, and customer-focused operations has driven significant international expansion.

Commenting on the achievement, Sanjeet Manek, Director of Sandea Wholesale Ltd, said: “We are incredibly honoured to receive The King’s Award for Enterprise. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team, the strength of our partnerships, and our commitment to delivering excellence to customers across the globe. Our international growth journey has been driven by resilience, innovation, and a clear vision for the future.”

The award reflects Sandea Wholesale’s strong performance in international markets and its contribution to the UK economy through export growth and global trade engagement.

Looking ahead, the company plans to expand into new international territories, strengthen its global supply chain, and continue delivering value to partners and customers worldwide.

Science writer David Robson links loneliness to illness on BEYOND with Aleksandra King

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Science writer David Robson links loneliness to illness on BEYOND with Aleksandra King

David Robson, science writer and author of The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection, has discussed research linking loneliness to cardiovascular disease, the power of mindset to alter physical responses, and the cognitive traps that cause high-achievers to make poor decisions in a wide-ranging appearance on BEYOND with Aleksandra King.

Robson — whose 18-year journalism career includes BBC Future, New Scientist, Wired, The Guardian, and The Atlantic — told host Aleksandra King that loneliness deserves public-health status alongside smoking and poor diet. He also explained the “liking gap” that stops people from reaching out to others, the “beautiful mess effect” that makes vulnerability attractive, and why self-compassion drives genuine behavioural change.

Key Facts

  • Loneliness and health: More than 100 longitudinal studies Robson cites link loneliness to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and earlier mortality. The WHO Commission on Social Connection has established loneliness as a global health priority.
  • Mindset and the body: Robson’s expectation-effect research synthesises 400+ peer-reviewed studies showing mindset measurably influences fitness, stress response, sleep, diet, and physical ageing.
  • Liking gap: Popularised by Robson in The Laws of Connection, the liking gap — the mistaken belief that others value interactions less than we do — closes within five days of regular social contact in the research he cites.
  • Intelligence trap: Robson draws on psychologist Keith Stanovich’s “rationality quotient” finding that susceptibility to cognitive bias is independent of IQ. “Earned dogmatism” — experts closing their minds after success — drives poor decisions in leadership.
  • Beautiful mess effect: Research synthesised in The Laws of Connection shows that displaying vulnerability increases, not reduces, perceived charisma. Princess Diana’s 1995 Panorama interview is a canonical example.

“The capacity to update our beliefs is really fundamental to rationality,” Robson told Aleksandra King on the podcast.

Loneliness as public-health priority

The lonelier people are, Robson said, the more likely they are to develop short-term illnesses like colds, long-term conditions like cardiovascular and Alzheimer’s disease, and to die at an earlier age. Even pet ownership, he noted, provides measurable health benefits. The World Health Organization’s loneliness task force and the former US Surgeon General’s prioritisation of the issue reflect a scientific consensus that has yet to translate into public behaviour.

Mindset reshaping the body

Robson’s expectation-effect work extends the placebo effect into stress, fitness, diet, and physical ageing. Telling people that cortisol indicates alertness and energy — rather than danger — produces measurably better performance in exams, public speaking, and athletic tasks. “You’re not changing how you’re feeling,” he said. “You’re just changing how you think about what’s going on.”

Expertise and error

The greater risk for successful people, Robson argued, isn’t low intelligence but “earned dogmatism” — the tendency to stop updating beliefs once status is established. Enron is the cautionary example; Warren Buffett, with his noted intellectual humility, the counter-case.

The full conversation — David Robson on connection, mindset, and the intelligence trap — is available on BEYOND with Aleksandra King.

Cullen Sustainable Packaging confirms £5m investment to support future growth

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Cullen Sustainable Packaging confirms £5m investment to support future growth

With a £5 million expansion of its Glasgow site, Cullen Sustainable Packaging- uniquely combining corrugate and moulded fibre production under one roof – continues to push the boundaries of sustainable manufacturing.

Cullen is scaling its manufacturing operations in response to growing demand, with continued investment in machinery and infrastructure supporting its trajectory towards industry-leading output. Currently producing around 0.5 billion products annually, the business is targeting a doubling of output through continued investment in capacity and expansion into new markets, with the business already seeing increased output as demand for sustainable moulded fibre and corrugate packaging continues to grow.

Order volumes are increasing across its core markets, while EPR regulations are reshaping the economics of plastic packaging. The privately owned business has been on a trajectory of sustained growth over the past decade, and the latest investment is designed to align capacity with the demand it is already experiencing, with further growth expected as new markets come online. The investment has also created new jobs at the Glasgow facility, adding to a workforce that has grown consistently alongside the business over the past decade.

At the heart of the programme is the launch of Cullen’s new Moulded Fibre Machine 8000, a proprietary production line designed and built entirely in-house by the company’s own engineering team. Brought online after six months of development, the machine ramped up rapidly following launch, reflecting both the pace of demand and the role of new capacity in supporting Cullen’s growth trajectory.

As the world’s only manufacturer combining corrugate and moulded fibre capability under one roof, Cullen occupies a unique position in the UK packaging industry. Unlike other manufacturers, which source production equipment from external suppliers, Cullen designs and builds much of its own machinery, giving the business full control over output, speed, and product specification. Machine 8000 incorporates the company’s latest belt technology, delivering improved throughput efficiency and quality. The business also operates a closed loop recycling system, processing over 8,000 tonnes of its own corrugate waste annually and feeding it directly back into moulded fibre production, embedding circularity into the manufacturing process itself.

Machine 8000 is part of a wider £2 million infrastructure upgrade programme that includes improvements to existing production lines and the installation of a new Kasemake X5 corrugate sample table, which enables Cullen’s design team to develop and deliver packaging samples to customers at greater speed.

The expansion comes as EPR regulations reshape the economics of packaging across the UK, accelerating the shift away from plastic and driving brands to seek reliable domestic alternatives at pace. Cullen is already seeing record growth in key categories including food and drink, medical, industrial, and ecommerce, and is experiencing significant early traction in markets it has recently entered. In home fragrance, where brands are actively seeking plastic-free alternatives for candles, diffusers, and related products, enquiries and order volumes have grown sharply since the category was opened. Further capacity additions are planned in the coming months in anticipation of continued demand growth.

The investment delivers a significant increase in production capacity. With current output at around 0.5 billion products annually, Cullen continues to scale production in line with growing demand, with further investment set to support a planned doubling of output. The business serves customers across 35 countries from its 14-acre Glasgow base.

“This investment is a response to real, sustained demand from our customers,” said Maureen Stevenson, Head of Marketing at Cullen Sustainable Packaging. “The new machine ramped up quickly following launch, and we are already planning the next phase of expansion. That is what growth-led investment looks like in practice, not speculation, but response.”

Cullen Sustainable Packaging is the world’s only manufacturer combining corrugate and moulded fibre packaging capability under one roof. Privately owned and based in Glasgow on its 14-acre site, the company designs and builds its own production machinery in-house and has delivered sustained growth over the past decade, serving customers across 35 countries.

For more information, visit www.cullen.co.uk.

Career change company launches as millions of UK professionals rethink work

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Career change company launches as millions of UK professionals rethink work

As more than 7 million people changed jobs in 2025, career change company Another Path has launched in response to a growing national shift in how professionals are rethinking work, success and long-term career direction, as professional reinvention becomes an increasingly normal part of working life across the UK.

Founded by Manchester career coach and PR consultant Edwin Buckley (pictured), Another Path has been created to help people who feel stuck, burnt out, professionally misaligned or ready for a new direction. The company supports professionals through career change coaching, personal rebranding and strategic career repositioning, alongside a wider platform of real-life stories, free
resources and industry insights designed to make career change feel clearer and more achievable.

The launch comes at a time when career change is becoming increasingly common across the UK. More than 7 million people changed jobs in 2025, reflecting just how normal professional reinvention has become.

Research from LinkedIn shows nearly two-thirds of UK professionals have considered changing careers entirely, while wider workforce trends around burnout, work-life balance, redundancy, restructuring and changing industry demands continue to push more people to rethink long-term career direction.

Across the UK, where major shifts across public services, retail, professional services, media and the creative economy continue to reshape working life, more professionals are facing decisions around reinvention, redundancy, progression and career repositioning.

Another Path was created in response to that wider shift, but also from Buckley’s own lived experience of navigating multiple career moves himself. His career began in television at just 16- years-old, going on to produce documentaries and entertainment programmes for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and MTV.

He later moved into recruitment and talent management, before working across communications and PR roles with organisations including Natural England, Prostate Cancer UK and Causeway, eventually launching his own PR and communications agency, The Prominence Collective, before later training as a career coach.

At the heart of Another Path is the growing platform of real-life career change stories designed to open up honest conversations around professional reinvention and show that career change is both possible and often necessary.

Featured stories include former BBC executive Annette Williams, who retrained as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist after redundancy at 60; James Bowater, who moved from conference production into financial planning; former headteacher Craig Fraser, who stepped away from education after long Covid and personal loss to build an award-winning candle business; Ellie
Short, who transitioned from special effects make-up into disability services and student support after being forced to rethink her path due to disability; and Benjy Potter, who moved from entertainment journalism into senior communications and marketing roles.

Alongside these lived stories, the platform offers free online resources and insights covering career clarity, transferable skills, retraining versus repositioning, CVs, LinkedIn, interviews, networking, industry research, gaining relevant experience, managing risk and timing, and learning how to tell a clearer professional story.

As well as the platform content, Another Path also offers one-to-one career change coaching and personal rebranding support, helping people plan next steps, reposition their experience, and build stronger opportunities beyond their current field.

Edwin Buckley said: “I created Another Path because I know first-hand how emotionally complicated career change can be, particularly when your work has shaped not just your job, but your identity.

“Back in 2014, I remember crouching in the stairwell of the TV production company office I was working in, secretly taking my first call with a recruiter outside television and feeling like I was somehow betraying the industry just by being curious about something else. At that point, TV was all I knew. My confidence, network and sense of professional identity all lived there, and the idea of stepping outside it felt like losing part of myself.

“What followed was years of navigating multiple career moves, from television production into recruitment, talent management, communications, PR, entrepreneurship and career coaching. Looking back, none of those moves were really about starting again, they were about recognising the same strengths in different places and learning how to position them differently.

“The hardest part was never ability, it was clarity. Knowing whether I needed to retrain or whether I simply needed to reposition the experience I already had. Understanding what was actually transferable. Learning how to explain my value in a way that made sense outside the world I had built my career in.

“Career change is rarely just about changing jobs. It is usually about confidence, identity and giving yourself permission to think differently about what success could look like. I see so many people who are incredibly capable doubting themselves because they feel stuck between what they have done and what they think they are allowed to do next.

“Often the breakthrough is not finding a completely new answer, it is recognising the patterns that have always been there. What energises you, where you naturally perform well, what people consistently trust you for, and what kind of life you actually want your work to support.

“That is exactly why I created Another Path. I wanted to build the kind of support I wish had existed when I was figuring it out myself. Career change can feel lonely, confusing and isolating, but it can also be the beginning of something far better than what you thought you were supposed to stay in.”

To find out more about Another Path, visit www.AnotherPathHQ.com

Smart Living Company Capsule Whales Unveils Modular Capsule Units Designed for a New Era of Flexible Development

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Smart Living Company Capsule Whales Unveils Modular Capsule Units Designed for a New Era of Flexible Development

Capsule Whales, a UK-based company operating in the smart living space, has launched a new line of modular capsule units created to meet the needs of both residential occupiers and hospitality operators, combining design-led thinking with a practical approach to the challenges of modern development.

Positioned as a meaningful alternative to traditional construction methods, the units address two of the most persistent frustrations in the development sector: the time it takes to bring new spaces into use and the increasingly prohibitive costs associated with conventional building approaches.

The timing of the launch reflects a broader movement in the way consumers think about the spaces they occupy. Capsule Whales’ founders argue that growing numbers of people are no longer focused on acquiring larger homes, but are instead looking for well-designed, adaptable spaces that can be put in place rapidly and serve a variety of purposes across different types of location, from private plots of land to boutique accommodation settings.

According to founder Andrius Milašius, the shift reflects both necessity and changing expectations. “There is a growing frustration with how slow and restrictive the traditional system can be,” he said. “With our modular capsule units, the goal is to remove many of the barriers that have historically slowed development down. They blend efficient design with off-grid capability, making it possible to activate land much faster and in places that previously weren’t viable. Whether it’s a landowner creating a new income stream or a developer testing a concept before scaling, this approach offers a level of agility that simply hasn’t existed in the market before. People are realising they don’t necessarily need more space — they need better, smarter and more flexible space.”

A particularly compelling aspect of the units is their off-grid compatibility, with each capsule capable of being connected to renewable energy systems, water management solutions and appropriate waste processing infrastructure. The result is a unit that can function without any dependence on established utility networks, unlocking the potential of remote locations, supporting the growth of eco-tourism and enabling accommodation projects to be developed and scaled in settings that have previously been considered out of reach.

The proposition for landowners and property developers is built around three practical advantages: the ability to get a project up and running in a fraction of the time that conventional construction would require, a significantly lower initial financial commitment and the freedom to expand capacity incrementally as the evidence of demand grows.

Andrius added: “We are only at the beginning of this shift. The way people live, travel and use land is changing. The real question is how quickly new solutions will be adopted. Ultimately, this isn’t just about smaller spaces — it’s about smarter ones that are purposeful, well-designed and capable of operating independently. That’s where we see the future heading.”

Those wishing to find out more about Capsule Whales and its modular capsule units can visit www.capsulewhales.com.

Mobility in Motion Announces New Charity Partnerships to Mark Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month

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Mobility in Motion Announces New Charity Partnerships to Mark Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month

Mobility in Motion has confirmed new partnerships with two charities, Steel Bones and Finding Your Feet, deepening the organisation’s longstanding dedication to supporting people across the UK who are living with limb loss or limb difference.

The partnerships have been unveiled during Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a timing that underlines the company’s increased focus on building confidence, fostering independence and improving accessibility for amputees and those who have experienced limb difference or are adapting to the changes that limb loss brings to daily life.

These latest partnerships sit alongside Mobility in Motion’s existing and productive collaboration with Amputation Foundation, and together they represent a broader and deepening commitment to serving the limb loss and limb difference community through education, advocacy, lived experience and the provision of practical mobility solutions.

Rather than operating as conventional sponsorship arrangements, the partnerships have been built around something more meaningful: genuine connection with the communities they serve, the sharing of real experiences and a practical focus on helping individuals find their confidence again and lead more independent lives day to day.

Rebuilding Confidence Through Mobility

Steel Bones supports amputees nationwide through peer mentoring, wellbeing programmes, social connection, and inclusive events that help individuals rebuild confidence after life-changing injury or illness.

Finding Your Feet is Scotland’s only nationwide charity supporting amputees, those born without limbs, and their families. They provide peer support, counselling, well-being services and inclusive clubs and activities that reduce isolation and support people to rebuild emotionally, mentally and physically at any stage of their journey.

For many people living with limb loss or limb difference, independent travel plays a crucial role in work, maintaining relationships, and participating fully in everyday life. Yet awareness of, and access to suitable vehicle adaptations and reliable guidance can still present significant barriers.

Through these partnerships, Mobility in Motion, Steel Bones, Finding Your Feet, and Amputation Foundation will work together to improve awareness, understanding, and access to adapted driving solutions, supporting people not only physically, but emotionally and socially.

Bruce Lauder, Head of Commercial at Mobility in Motion, said “Our work with charities within the limb loss and limb difference community has shown us just how powerful peer-led support and lived experience can be. Partnering with Steel Bones and Finding Your Feet allows us to reach even more people rebuilding their lives after limb loss.

Mobility isn’t just about vehicles, it’s about confidence, identity, freedom, and independence.”

A Community-Led Approach to Partnership

Drawing on lessons from its 2025 charity programme, Mobility in Motion has shaped these partnerships around collaboration, education, and shared storytelling.

Planned activity includes:

  • Spotlight videos highlighting lived experience
  • Co-branded infographics and educational resources
  • Joint advocacy moments around key awareness days
  • Mini masterclasses and “Ask Me Anything” sessions
  • Product development workshops and behind-the-scenes tours
  • Lunch and Learn sessions for Mobility in Motion staff to deepen understanding of the limb loss community
  • Charity-specific promotions
  • Support for fundraising and community events

By working closely with Steel Bones, Finding Your Feet, and Amputation Foundation, the company aims to ensure its services continue to reflect real-life experiences and evolving community needs.

Raising Awareness Through Real Stories

As part of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, Mobility in Motion also partnered with entrepreneur and para-athlete, Nicole Brennan for a social media takeover earlier this month, where she shared her experiences of living with an upper limb difference and the role accessibility, confidence, and independence play in everyday life.

Through honest storytelling and day-to-day insights, Nicole’s content gave audiences a personal perspective on navigating life with limb difference, highlighting both the challenges and the importance of feeling supported, understood, and represented.

Bruce added “Working with Nicole gives us a chance to better understand the challenges she faces when driving, while also raising awareness through lived experience. Creating space for real voices and real stories is incredibly important, both for representation and for helping people feel more confident accessing the support and solutions available to them.”

Supporting the Journey from Recovery to Independence

Each year, thousands of people in the UK undergo amputations due to trauma, illness, or medical conditions. While clinical rehabilitation is essential, long-term independence often depends on access to the right practical and emotional support.

Together, these partnerships aim to make returning to driving, and to everyday life, feel achievable, supported, and empowering.

Emma Joy-Staines, CEO at Steel Bones, commented “Regaining independence after limb loss is about more than physical recovery. It’s about rebuilding confidence and reconnecting with life. Working with Mobility in Motion will help our community better understand their options and feel supported on their journey back to driving and independence.”

Cor Hutton, Founder of Finding Your Feet added, “Everything we do is about reducing isolation and making sure amputees and their families aren’t left navigating life after limb loss alone. Partnering with Mobility in Motion means we can reach even more people across Scotland and make sure they know the support and opportunities available to them.”

Looking Ahead to 2026 and Beyond

Mobility in Motion will continue sharing updates from its charity partnerships throughout 2026, including campaign launches, community stories, events, and educational initiatives.

Together with Steel Bones, Finding Your Feet, and Amputation Foundation, the company hopes to help create a stronger, more connected support network for people living with limb loss and limb difference, ensuring more people are aware of the mobility solutions and support available to help them live independently and confidently.

UK Mortgage Centre Unveils Fresh Brand Identity as Growth Takes the Business Far Beyond Its Warrington Beginnings

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UK Mortgage Centre Unveils Fresh Brand Identity as Growth Takes the Business Far Beyond Its Warrington Beginnings

Independent mortgage broker UK Mortgage Centre has launched a new brand identity as it continues to extend its reach across the country, marking an important milestone in the evolution of a business that began life in Warrington and has since grown into a genuinely national operation.

The business was established in a small Warrington office with a straightforward ambition: to make the mortgage process easier to understand and considerably less stressful for the people going through it. That founding vision has remained constant even as the business itself has expanded significantly.

The rebrand, which encompasses a fully updated website, has been developed to reflect the scale and nature of the operation as it stands today, whilst preserving the direct, people-centred approach that drove its initial success and built its early reputation.

The refreshed visual and verbal identity has been designed to communicate more accurately the way in which the business now operates, providing advice that is free from unnecessary jargon, delivering a more personal level of service and creating an environment in which customers facing significant financial decisions feel informed and supported rather than overwhelmed.

Sam Fox, founder of UK Mortgage Centre, said: “We started UK Mortgage Centre because we believed there was a better way to guide people through the mortgage process. It can feel overwhelming, and we wanted to create something that simply speaks to people in a clear and honest way. As we’ve grown beyond Warrington, it became important that our brand reflected how we actually work today, approachable, straightforward and focused on people. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to giving honest advice and making sure clients feel confident and supported at every stage.”

The rebrand has been described by the business as a marker of its expanding national footprint, though it maintains the grounded, accessible character that helped the company find its footing in the first place. The service model continues to be built around independent advice that is shaped around the circumstances and needs of each individual client, whether that person is buying their first home, remortgaging an existing property or looking to move to their next one.

Sam added: “For most people, this is one of the biggest financial decisions they’ll ever make, so it’s about more than just getting from application to offer. It’s about trust, clarity and making sure people feel looked after. If the new brand helps us communicate that more clearly as we continue to grow, then it’s done exactly what we set out to achieve.”

Please be aware that your home may be repossessed if you do not maintain your mortgage repayments, as a mortgage is secured against it. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate certain types of buy-to-let mortgages, nor does it regulate will writing, taxation or trust advice.

What Good SharePoint Training for Businesses Actually Looks Like

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What Good SharePoint Training for Businesses Actually Looks Like

Effective SharePoint training is built around two things: practical application and relevance to the roles of the people being trained. When it delivers both, users gain the confidence to work with the platform as part of their everyday working life rather than treating it as something separate from their normal tasks.

The most successful training does not attempt to cover every technical aspect of the platform. It concentrates on what matters to the people in front of it. Showing users how SharePoint connects to the tasks they already carry out each day is far more effective than presenting a full list of features. When the best SharePoint training mirrors people’s actual work, adoption naturally improves, and digital workplace projects are so much more likely to succeed.

Investment in Microsoft SharePoint as part of digital workplace planning is growing across a wide range of organisations. Technology alone, however, does not guarantee results. Encouraging consistent use is harder than it might appear, and it becomes harder still when users are uncertain what the platform is designed to do or how it is meant to help them.

The pattern that emerges across the industry points clearly in one direction. Training that moves away from generic demonstrations and towards role-specific, practical content produces better outcomes. People engage more readily when the content speaks to their actual day-to-day work. Training that treats SharePoint as a uniform tool for all users, regardless of what those users actually do, tends to fall short.

So, what do the best SharePoint training programmes have in common? 

  • Clear relevance: They link SharePoint features directly to the tasks people do every day. 
  • Hands-on learning: Sessions use familiar content and real business examples, so it all feels meaningful. 
  • Progressive delivery: Instead of just one-off sessions, training is spread out, allowing people to build their skills over time. 
  • User confidence as a goal: The aim isn’t just to show off features. It’s about making sure users feel comfortable and capable. 

When organisations take this approach, they often notice better collaboration, less dependence on email and shared drives, and more consistent information management across teams. 

Take Adepteq, for example. They’re a Microsoft Solutions Partner based in the UK. They work closely with organisations to support structured SharePoint adoption and help users get the most out of the platform. By focusing on real-life usage, they turn SharePoint from just another tool into something staff genuinely rely on every day. 

As Phil Cave, Adepteq’s Digital Transformation Director, puts it: “Training works best when users understand how SharePoint helps them do their job better, not when they’re simply shown what the platform can do. That shift in focus makes a measurable difference to adoption and long-term value.” 

With digital workplace platforms constantly evolving, the organisations that treat training as an ongoing journey are the ones who truly unlock the full benefits of their Microsoft 365 investment. 

About Adepteq

Adepteq is a UK‑based Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and digital workplace enablement with a strong presence in London and the Southeast, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Plymouth, and Portsmouth. With over 1,000 successful migrations, Adepteq supports organisations with strategy, implementation, and user adoption to help technology deliver meaningful business outcomes. 

Three Senior Hires Signal Next Chapter of Growth for Signature Clinic

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Three Senior Hires Signal Next Chapter of Growth for Signature Clinic

One of the UK’s leading cosmetic surgery providers, Signature Clinic, has announced the arrival of three new members of its senior leadership team as part of a broader effort to extend its national presence and deepen the expertise at the heart of its clinical, operational and commercial functions.

Joining the organisation are Mr Mabroor Bhatty in the role of Clinical Director, Tracey McAleney as Chief Operating Officer and Sarah Hill as Head of Sales.

The decision to bring in senior expertise across all three areas of the business underlines Signature Clinic’s determination to sustain the quality of patient care and clinical standards that have defined its reputation, whilst creating the leadership foundations necessary to support growth across its clinics in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Cardiff, London and Dublin.

Dr Sayani Sainudeen, Founder, Signature Clinic said: “These appointments mark an exciting milestone for Signature Clinic as we continue to scale our business across the UK and Ireland. Mr Bhatty’s clinical expertise and commitment to excellence strengthen our medical leadership, while Tracey brings the operational rigour required to support sustainable growth. Sarah’s appointment further enhances our commercial capability, ensuring we continue to deliver strong patient acquisition strategies and outstanding patient experiences. Together, this leadership team positions us strongly for the next phase of growth.”

Appointed as Clinical Director, Mr Mabroor Bhatty brings with him an exceptional depth of knowledge and experience in plastic and cosmetic surgery built over many decades. He completed his undergraduate medical training at Karachi University before coming to the United Kingdom to undertake postgraduate training in plastic surgery, qualifying with his FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1992. His formative years as a surgeon were spent in significant NHS institutions, working within training programmes run by the Royal College of Surgeons and the British Association of Plastic Surgeons, before he established himself as a full-time consultant. Since 2010, his clinical work has been focused exclusively on cosmetic surgery, most notably in the areas of facial procedures and complex body contouring for patients following major weight loss. He remains a prominent contributor to medical discourse internationally, giving lectures and publishing research in his specialist fields, and he continues to provide his expertise to reconstructive surgery projects serving disadvantaged communities overseas.

Tracey McAleney steps into the Chief Operating Officer role with a wealth of leadership experience drawn from careers in private healthcare, aesthetic medicine and large-scale retail settings. Her remit will encompass operational strategy, the optimisation of performance across the business and the management of organisational growth across multiple clinic sites, with a sustained focus on patient experience, operational standards and the governance frameworks essential to a regulated healthcare environment.

Appointed Head of Sales, Sarah Hill joins with in excess of 15 years spent working in private healthcare, refractive surgery and commercial leadership positions spanning multiple sites. She will assume responsibility for the clinic’s national sales approach, the performance of patient acquisition activity and the delivery of commercial growth across the network. Her work will centre on establishing and developing high-performing sales functions, building patient acquisition strategies capable of scaling alongside the business and driving consistent revenue growth within the parameters of a regulated sector. Her professional history reflects a sustained track record of managing large teams, implementing performance management systems and ensuring that sales, marketing, operational and patient service functions work in close alignment to achieve measurable outcomes.

Across all of its locations, Signature Clinic continues to offer patients access to a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, including facelifts, blepharoplasty, gynaecomastia surgery, VASER liposuction, labiaplasty, anti-wrinkle injections, lip fillers, dermal enhancements and a variety of advanced skin treatments.

BrainZ Digital Wins Best Use of AI at the UK DigitalExcellence Awards 2026

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BrainZ Digital Wins Best Use of AI at the UK DigitalExcellence Awards 2026

BrainZ Digital, the AI-first SEO and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) agency headquartered in London, has won the Best Use of AI category at the UK Digital Excellence Awards 2026.

The win recognises the agency’s work delivering measurable, AI-driven SEO results for its clients, and cements BrainZ Digital’s position as one of the UK’s most forward-thinking digital agencies.

The UK Digital Excellence Awards celebrate standout achievement across the digital marketing industry. Competing against agencies from across the country, BrainZ Digital was recognised for the depth and commercial effectiveness of its AI integration, spanning campaign strategy, content production, keyword research, and its emerging GEO practice, which optimises brands for visibility inside large language models and AI-powered search.

Liraz Postan, Founder and Director of BrainZ Digital, said: “Winning Best Use of AI is a big deal for us, but not because we built something flashy. It’s because our team has spent years figuring out how AI actually makes SEO better for clients, and this award says that work has been noticed. We’re not using AI to replace thinking. We’re using it to do more of the thinking
that matters.”

BrainZ Digital works with B2B SaaS and technology brands, with a client roster that includes Elementor, Yotpo, Melio, and Hulken. The agency’s AI-first approach covers traditional SEO alongside GEO, a discipline that optimises content for retrieval and citation by AI systems including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. The agency also received three additional shortlist
nominations at the Awards, including Standout SEO Agency of the Year and three categories connected to its work with Hulken.

The award arrives at a period of significant momentum for BrainZ Digital. Liraz Postan recently delivered the keynote at The Raleigh Lecture 2026 at Drapers’ Hall, speaking on ethical AI and career pathways in the digital economy. She is also set to speak at the SEO Croatia Summit, and BrainZ Digital was nominated at the UK Culture Awards for Best Agency to Work For.
“We built this agency to prove that AI and good work are not in tension,” Postan added. “The Brainiacs on our team are better strategists, better writers, and better analysts because of the tools they use. This win belongs to them.”

BrainZ Digital is an AI-first SEO and GEO agency based in London, founded in 2019. The agency works with B2B SaaS and technology brands, helping them build organic search visibility and optimise their presence across AI-powered discovery channels. www.brainz.digital


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