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We’re pleased to share that Just Shutters has been recognised in SME News’ 2025 national business awards, which highlights a wide variety of small to medium-sized enterprises across the UK.
For Rob Reeves, every installation tells two stories, one about the shutters and one about the people whose homes they transform. “If there’s one thing I love about this job, it’s that sometimes the shutters are only half the story. The other half is the people we meet along the way.”
British adventurer, author, and former soldier Jordan Wylie has achieved an extraordinary feat in one of the harshest environments on Earth. After successfully summiting three untouched peaks in Antarctica, Jordan continued his journey by skiing from Union Glacier Base Camp to the South Pole – a grueling 10-day trek completed on 17th December, battling extreme elements and temperatures plunging below −30°C.
Franchisees from across the Greensleeves Lawn Care network have recently taken part in a nationwide series of regional meetings, designed to deliver the latest training, insight and innovation directly to the people growing the brand on the ground. Between 2nd and 12th December, the senior team travelled the length of the country – starting in Leicestershire before moving on to Essex, Somerset, Northumberland and concluding in Bradford. Across the tour, 70 franchisees took part in the events.
One of the world’s most loved and iconic audio-visual brands, Bang & Olufsen (B&O), is looking for ambitious partners to invest in retail outlets in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Across 70 countries the company has 382 monobrand franchise partner stores focused on delivering the B&O product range & exceptional service. There are already 20 partner-owned locations in the UK currently.
Neighbourly entered the UK market in 2010 and, since then, has grown into a franchising powerhouse made up of six home service brands delivering premium housekeeping, kitchen makeovers, drainage, plumbing, lawncare and grounds maintenance.
Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, is delighted to announce that its new café in The Fort Shopping Park, located at 20 Fort Parkway, has today opened its doors for the first time. The store at The Fort, which is ran by local franchisee Balkar and Mandeep Garcha, will provide a calming and welcoming space for the Park’s busy shoppers.
Plan Burrito, the UK’s fastest-growing Tex-Mex franchise, has officially launched its first Welsh location in Swansea, marking a major milestone in the brand’s nationwide expansion. Located in the heart of the city, Plan Burrito Swansea brings the brand’s award-winning burritos, bowls, nachos, and loaded California-style specials to Wales for the very first time.
At Sylvian Care Southampton, Florin and Alina Răcilă have built their home care service on that deeper meaning. Their mission goes far beyond delivering high-quality home care. It extends into the heart of the local community, where compassion and connection matter just as much as practical support.
We are delighted to announce that Sylvian Care Southampton has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), achieving ‘Good’ in all five inspection categories: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led.
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