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Nationwide Sustainable Generator Hire Now Available from MEMS

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MEMS Power Generation is expanding access to its cleaner generator hire services across the UK, enabling organisations to lower emissions while ensuring secure and efficient temporary power. The enhanced offering features Stage V generators, battery energy storage solutions, Load on Demand capabilities, and generators approved for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel.

Throughout 2025, MEMS customers are on course to reduce CO₂e emissions by thousands of tonnes through the adoption of HVO and other renewable fuels. This transition is helping key sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure to meet sustainability goals without impacting performance.

“Many sites can now make a measurable reduction in their environmental impact without changing how they operate,” said Mark Diffey, Director, MEMS Power Generation. “Cleaner fuels and advanced technology mean temporary power can be both dependable and responsible.”

The MEMS Cleaner Options portfolio is designed for varied operational needs, particularly in urban and environmentally sensitive areas. Stage V generators meet the latest emission standards, battery energy storage reduces generator runtime and noise, and Load on Demand technology matches power output to real-time demand, cutting unnecessary fuel use and emissions.

HVO fuel, produced from 100% renewable raw materials including waste and residues such as vegetable oils, animal oils, and animal fats, offers a practical drop-in alternative to diesel. HVO can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared with conventional diesel, with no engine modifications required in compatible units.

“We’re investing in practical solutions that support customer sustainability goals,” added Mark Diffey. “From proven CO₂e savings with HVO to advanced Stage V and hybrid systems, we aim to make lower-emission power an everyday option nationwide.”

MEMS sustainability strategy goes beyond fuel choices. The company’s environmental commitments include waste reduction, recycling, logistics optimisation to reduce vehicle movements, and telemetry-enabled fleet monitoring for efficiency. MEMS is also exploring future technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells to further decarbonise temporary power.

One recent nine-week project saw MEMS supply a 200 kVA generator, 3,000-litre bulk fuel tank, and full distribution cabling to restore power within four hours of a customer outage. After load profiling, a 45 kVA Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) was installed, with MEMS Connect remote monitoring active throughout. Over the final 31 days, the hybrid setup reduced projected fuel use from 5,888 litres to 3,346 litres, saving 2,542 litres and avoiding 6,813 kg of CO₂e – a 43.17% emissions reduction.

The Valeters Rides Wave of Demand for At-Home Car Valeting in London

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More London drivers are turning away from traditional car washes in favour of having their vehicles cleaned at home, with one mobile car wash and valeting business increasing its weekly service volume from 30 to over 100 in under a year.

The Valeters, a favourite among customers on Google and Trustpilot, has scaled rapidly since 2024, expanding from a one-van operation to a fleet of four. Initially serving North-West London, the company now reaches clients in West, Central, and South-West London, plus parts of Hertfordshire and Surrey.

“People’s time is more valuable than ever,” said Mahmoud Itani, founder of The Valeters. “Our customers don’t want to queue, they don’t want shortcuts, and they certainly don’t want to risk poor quality. They want their car looking immaculate without lifting a finger — and we make that happen on their schedule.”

Each van is fully self-contained, carrying its own water and power supply alongside professional-grade products and detailing equipment. The service is entirely self-sufficient, so customers don’t need to provide a single thing.

What’s driving the switch? For many, it’s the flexibility and ease of booking. With The Valeters’ mobile app, customers can choose a package, secure a time slot, and track the job in real time. Many receive SMS updates and before-and-after photos, with some unlocking and locking their cars remotely so the entire valet can be completed without them being present.

Backed by hundreds of positive reviews, The Valeters offers the reassurance of proven quality alongside convenience, delivering expert car valeting across London. Customers often say it’s more cost-effective too: instead of sitting in traffic or waiting in a queue, they can spend that time working from home or with family, knowing their vehicle is being cleaned to a higher standard than many drive-through washes.

From Kensington and Chelsea to Hampstead, Wandsworth, and Northwood, The Valeters has become a regular sight on both bustling streets and in some of the city’s most exclusive postcodes — cleaning everything from family cars to high-end supercars.

With demand continuing to rise, the business is investing in staff training and expanding its fleet to ensure every valet meets the same high standards, wherever in the region the service is booked.

About The Valeters

The Valeters is a premium mobile car wash and detailing service operating across Greater London and parts of Hertfordshire and Surrey. Highly rated across Google and Trustpilot, the company provides interior and exterior valeting, machine polishing, ceramic coatings, and odour sanitisation — all carried out on location by trained professionals using fully equipped vans.

Website:www.thevaleters.co.uk
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Evlo Partners with Moneyline to Provide Affordable Lending for Non-Prime Applicants

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Evlo, a conscientious UK consumer finance company, has announced a partnership with Moneyline to expand access to fair lending for customers outside mainstream credit. The collaboration focuses on helping non-prime borrowers secure support precisely when they need it.

Every month, large numbers of people apply for loans through Evlo but fail to meet eligibility requirements. Through this new arrangement, these applicants will be signposted to Moneyline – a socially driven lender committed to offering small, manageable loans to people facing financial exclusion.

“We know that not everyone who applies for credit with us will be eligible, but we believe in doing right by every customer,” said Asif Nadeem, Chief Transformation Officer at Evlo. 

“This partnership means that even when we can’t lend, we can still point customers toward helpful, trusted resources — like those offered by Moneyline — that may support them on their financial journey.”

For customers where credit isn’t the solution, customers will gain access to Moneyline’s MoneyToolkit — a free digital hub offering budgeting tools, gambling support, cost-saving tips, and an embedded benefits calculator that helps individuals identify unclaimed government support they may be entitled to. This toolkit is designed to empower customers to take control of their finances, improve their financial resilience, and reduce reliance on credit for essential needs.

“This partnership is about shared values,” added Shiona Crichton, CEO at Moneyline. “Evlo is acknowledging that a customers ability to afford the loan and provide a good outcome comes first and, by working with us, they’re helping customers take control of their financial journey even if it starts in a different direction.”

With rising costs of living and ongoing barriers to mainstream credit, non-prime and underserved households often turn to unregulated or harmful lending alternatives. By working together, Evlo and Moneyline aim to offer a safer, supported route, ensuring that people don’t fall through the cracks simply because of where they are on the credit spectrum.

Together, Evlo and Moneyline are demonstrating how collaboration between commercial and social lenders can improve access to credit, protect vulnerable consumers, and promote financial inclusion at scale.

UK Firms Better at Avoiding Online Scams but Still Vulnerable, Warns Temi UK

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According to a newly released report, UK businesses are becoming more adept at detecting and evading online scams, yet considerable shortcomings in cyber resilience persist.

Temi Odurinde, of Temi UK, an ICT specialist working extensively with sole traders and smaller companies, observes that understanding of phishing and other cyber risks has significantly improved over the past few years. Still, he cautions that without ongoing education and greater cyber security investment, a large number of organisations will remain exposed to threats.

Mr Odurinde, who advises clients on information security and a range of ICT solutions, has published a detailed analysis on his website outlining practical steps smaller enterprises can take to protect themselves. The article, Cost of Data Breach Report 2025, draws heavily on the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025, supported by insights from the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025.

In the report, Mr Odurinde highlights that while more businesses are recognising suspicious emails and messages, sophisticated scams and targeted phishing attacks are on the rise. 

“Cyber criminals are constantly evolving their tactics,” he said. “A scam email today may be highly personalised, grammatically perfect, and appear to come from a trusted source. This makes it harder for even tech-savvy users to spot without proper training.”

The report also notes that many small businesses still underestimate the financial and reputational impact of a successful cyber attack. Industry data shows that the average cost of a data breach in the UK is now estimated at over £1 million for larger firms, with smaller businesses facing losses that can threaten their survival.

Mr Odurinde warns that complacency is the enemy of cyber safety. “The fact that more businesses are spotting scams is encouraging, but this shouldn’t lead to overconfidence. Cyber resilience is not a one-off project, it’s an ongoing process that requires regular training, system updates, and a culture of security awareness.”

The report provides actionable guidance, from implementing multi-factor authentication and secure password practices to running phishing simulation exercises. It also stresses the importance of creating an incident response plan so that, if an attack does occur, businesses can react quickly and limit the damage.

Mr Odurinde hopes his latest work will help more UK businesses stay ahead of the latest cyber threats. “I want small businesses to understand that cyber security isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a business survival issue,” he added.

The full report is available at: Cost of Data Breach Report 2025

Surge in Cybersecurity Degree Interest Drives Enrolmate’s Rapid Growth

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Educational consultancy Enrolmate is experiencing a notable rise in demand from students seeking to pursue cybersecurity degrees, signalling a significant shift in UK higher education towards technology-focused disciplines.

The trend coincides with sustained demand for UK university places, with Enrolmate confirming it has already supported over 500 successful admissions this year.

Founded in 2023 by Romanian-born entrepreneur Mihai Flueraru, the consultancy offers free, end-to-end support for prospective students navigating the competitive admissions landscape.

Its tailored approach has proved invaluable for those targeting careers in cybersecurity — a discipline now regarded as essential to both the nation’s security and its digital economy.

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Enrollmate Founder, Mihai Flueraru.

Drawing on his own journey from migrant worker in Kent in 2017 to educational adviser, Mihai has shaped Enrolmate’s mission to ensure higher education is within reach for those who might otherwise be excluded.

“From my own journey, I know how daunting the UK education system can feel when you’re new to the country,” said Mihai. “Our mission is to break down those barriers, so everyone has the chance to earn a degree and change their future.”

Cybersecurity has emerged as one of the fastest-rising academic choices, outpacing many traditional fields, in line with government priorities to expand the UK’s cyber workforce and attract international expertise.

Since its inception, Enrolmate has guided hundreds of students to secure university places in the UK, frequently identifying scholarships and financial aid opportunities unknown to them beforehand.

“We’ve grown so much in the past two years, and this is because more and more people want accessible pathways into education,” Mihai added.

Looking ahead, the company aims to broaden its impact by increasing its presence at educational events and forging partnerships with local organisations, ensuring more students can tap into the growing opportunities in cybersecurity and beyond.

Winning the AI Search Game in 2025: Level Up Leads Helps SMEs Capture More Clients

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The way customers find businesses online is changing fast in 2025, with AI taking centre stage. Small and medium-sized enterprises that act now can secure a major competitive edge. Level Up Leads, a leading AI and SEO agency in Kent, is guiding SMEs towards prominent placement in Google’s AI Overviews and ChatGPT’s curated recommendations – a powerful driver for generating valuable new leads.

Whereas traditional SEO focused on climbing Google Search rankings, AI-driven tools now shape purchasing behaviour. Services like Google AI and ChatGPT not only provide instant answers but also recommend trusted and relevant businesses, prioritising those with proven authority.

SMEs that adapt to this trend could see a significant increase in exposure, while those who delay may quickly lose ground in the fight for customer attention.

Why AI Recommendations Are a Game-Changer for SMEs

When a user searches for a service in 2025 – whether that’s “best accountant near me” or “top landscaping company in Kent” – Google AI or ChatGPT often summarises the answer and names specific businesses as trusted options. 

These recommendations aren’t random; they’re driven by data, content quality, reviews, online authority, and location relevance. Level Up Leads specialises in positioning SMEs so they’re the ones being recommended. This involves:

  • Optimising content for AI platforms so it’s clear, relevant, and structured in a way AI understands.
  • Building authority signals through backlinks, press coverage, and citations that AI algorithms recognise as trustworthy.
  • Embedding local SEO strategies so that when AI looks for nearby businesses, clients are the first choice.
  • Adding technical SEO enhancements like schema markup to help AI platforms identify services and location quickly.

For SMEs, this means the difference between being invisible online or being featured in the exact spot where buying decisions are made.

How AI-Driven Lead Generation Works

Imagine a homeowner asking ChatGPT, “Who is the best plumber in Medway?” Instead of showing ten blue links, AI instantly lists one or two recommended companies – complete with contact details and a brief description. Being in that top spot means the customer is far more likely to choose your business over competitors.

Level Up Leads helps SMEs tap into this by:

  1. Analysing AI search patterns for their industry and location.
  2. Creating content and assets that directly answer high-intent search queries.
  3. Building credibility signals such as 5-star Google reviews, consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) data, and mentions in reputable online publications.
  4. Integrating AI-focused SEO alongside traditional Google optimisation, ensuring visibility in both search and AI Overviews.

The result? Higher conversion rates, faster lead generation, and a future-proofed online presence that stays competitive as AI becomes the standard way customers search.

The Benefits for SMEs

By targeting AI recommendations in 2025, SMEs can:

  • Get ahead of competitors still focusing solely on traditional search rankings.
  • Reach customers faster by appearing in the exact moment they’re ready to buy.
  • Build trust instantly by being endorsed by leading AI platforms.
  • Future-proof their marketing as AI adoption continues to grow across industries.

About Level Up Leads

 Level Up Leads is a SEO agency in Kent helping UK SMEs rank higher on Google and now on AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI. Their services include local SEO, AI-optimised content creation, backlink building, and digital PR. By combining traditional SEO with cutting-edge AI strategies, Level Up Leads ensures clients are found where customers are looking today – and where they’ll be searching tomorrow.

To find out how Level Up Leads can help your business dominate AI recommendations, visit https://levelupleads.co.uk.

Zutec Gains Growth Boost Through Pictet Asset Management Recapitalisation

Zutec, a prominent name in ConTech and PropTech SaaS across the UK and Ireland, has successfully secured a strategic recapitalisation from Pictet Asset Management’s (“Pictet AM”) European Direct Lending arm.

Zutec’s roadmap focuses on driving profitable organic growth while also acquiring and partnering with synergistic businesses to accelerate progress. The recapitalisation deal provides fresh facilities to refinance all existing debt in full, while also supplying resources to fuel continued acquisitions and investment in product innovation and AI.

The transaction represents a significant milestone in Zutec’s development, reinforcing its mission to expand operations and transform outcomes through advanced digital solutions.

Gustave Geisendorf, CEO of Zutec, commented: “We are delighted to partner with Pictet Asset Management for this next phase of our growth. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver on our strategic roadmap by cementing our position in the UK, Ireland and beyond. Over the past five years, we have grown our business from sales of GBP2m to GBP15m, and we intend to continue this positive trajectory. This recapitalisation provides us with ample firepower and flexibility to accelerate our growth path as we are taking the business to the next level.”

Andreas Klein, Head of Private Debt at Pictet Asset Management, added: “We are delighted to support and partner with Zutec in the next phase of its exciting growth story. Gustave and his team have built a tremendous business with a market leading product and a growth trajectory toward success – we look forward to partnering with them on this ongoing journey.”

Zutec was advised on the recapitalisation by Marlborough Partners, who acted as financial advisor.

New Timeline study reveals almost half of UK affluent households do not use financial advisors 

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New consumer research by fintech provider Timeline has revealed that almost half of UK households with a net worth of over £500,000 do not use a financial advisor to manage their money.

Timeline, the fintech provider which supports Financial Advisers in the UK and that has just surpassed £10 billion in assets under management (AUM), polled 5,000 UK adults across three life stages.

The study found that 49% of affluent households manage money without a professional adviser, 38% say they’re “working on a plan,” while 12% have no plan at all.

The research also discovered that many people only consult an advisor for key life events. Retirement drawdown (43%), inheritance planning (42%) and sudden windfalls (38%) drive first adviser contact.

Despite this, 54% wish they’d sought advice earlier; retirees’ key message to younger people is “start investing sooner.”

The study found that inflation anxiety was the top concern among those polled. Rising living costs concern 57% overall and 67% of 20- to 39-year-olds.

“£10 billion AUM is a milestone for us, but the data shows the real work lies ahead,” said Abraham Okusanya, Founder & CEO of Timeline. 

“Too many people make life-changing money decisions alone. Our job is to give financial advisers technology that wipes out admin friction so they’re there exactly when consumers need guidance.

“We’ll be releasing more detailed findings of this extensive research which identify areas where advisers can put themselves in front of those in need of their services in the right way at the right time.”

Read more about the research here.

Leyton Orient Fans Could Bag £25K in BetWright’s New Crossbar Challenge

BetWright, Leyton Orient FC’s Official Stadium Naming Rights Partner, has introduced a fresh matchday experience for supporters—the Bangers N’Cash Crossbar Challenge—where fans can pocket up to £25,000 with one perfectly placed shot.

At every home game this season, one fan aged 18 or above will be chosen at random to take to the pitch at half-time and attempt to hit the crossbar with a single kick. Hitting the mark lands them the full prize pot, which kicks off at £3,000 and resets to £1,000 if won. If not, it rolls over, increasing by £1,000 each time until it hits a maximum of £25,000. Even those who don’t hit the target won’t go away empty-handed.

Instead, they’ll choose from three sealed envelopes, each containing a different prize: A second shot at the crossbar, a Leyton Orient club shop gift card or a Leyton Orient shirt.

The BetWright Bangers N’Cash Crossbar Challenge makes its debut this Saturday (9th August) when the O’s return to action at The BetWright Stadium against Wigan.

“We wanted to give fans a real moment under the floodlights”

Speaking on the initiative, Yarry Troshchey, Chief Marketing Officer at BetWright, said: “We’re not here to be a shadow sponsor. Our aim is to be part of the club’s matchday rhythm, showing up, engaging with supporters, and creating experiences that live beyond just the branding.

“This initiative brings tension, theatre, and gives fans a real moment under the floodlights.

“We’re passionate about bringing energy to the BetWright Stadium experience, and nothing brings a crowd together like a half-time crossbar banger.”

The BetWright Bangers N’Cash Crossbar Challenge is open to home ticket holders aged 18+.

For full terms and conditions, visit support.betwright.com.

Landlord Exodus Fuels UK Rent Surge as Thousands of Homes Disappear

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A staggering 18,000-plus rental homes have disappeared from the UK market in just nine months, pushing average rents to new highs and sparking fierce competition among tenants as the buy-to-let exodus accelerates.

The private rental sector is contracting more rapidly than ever, with small and mid-level landlords offloading properties due to mounting costs, stricter legislation, and economic headwinds. The shrinking stock of rental homes is heating up local markets, where double-digit rent rises are becoming increasingly common and supply cannot keep pace with demand.

  • 18,120 rental homes exited the private rental market between October 2024 and June 2025
  • 15.6% of newly listed homes in Q1 2025 were former rentals. A 9% increase from the 2024
  • 5.4:1 ratio: for every 1 buy-to-let property purchased, 5.4 were sold to owner-occupiers
  • UK-wide average rent: £1,342/month, up 8.9% year-on-year

From a regional perspective, the annual increases in monthly private rental prices have had negative impacts on both tenants and landlords:

Regional Rent Growth Highlights (YoY, Q2 2025):

  • Manchester: +12.3% (£1,351 avg. monthly rent)
  • Birmingham: +10.7% (£1,192)
  • Bristol: +11.8% (£1,488)
  • Leeds: +9.6% (£1,121)
  • Cardiff: +10.1% (£1,097)
  • Glasgow: +8.4% (£1,045)
  • Belfast: +9.8% (£937)
  • London (Outer Boroughs): +11.2% (£1,921)
  • London (Inner Boroughs): +7.9% (£2,384)

Rents are climbing fastest in urban centres and university towns, where supply is being stripped away and new landlord investment has stalled.

Jason Harris-Cohen, Managing Director of Landlord Buyers said: “With over 18,000 rental properties lost from the market in just nine months, we’re witnessing one of the most significant contractions in the UK’s private rental sector in decades. Landlords are being squeezed by rising taxes, tightening legislation, and increasing maintenance costs, many feel they have no choice but to sell.

At LandlordBuyers, we believe there’s a better way to exit the market. Our service allows landlords to sell quickly and discreetly without forcing tenants out of their homes, which is more important than ever as the average rent in the UK hits £1,342 per month and demand for affordable housing soars.”

A mix of rising costs and regulatory fatigue is pushing many landlords toward the exit:

  • Loss of mortgage interest relief (Section 24)
  • Proposed Renters’ Rights Bill banning no-fault evictions and increasing compliance
  • Costly EPC upgrades and local licensing schemes

According to NRLA research, 26% of landlords plan to sell in the next 12 months, while just 6% intend to buy more properties.