Tuggs, the UK’s only fresh, insect-based dog food continues to go from strength to strength after securing £1.1 million funding from a range of institutional investors and angels. The innovative startup secured the funding in May 2024 and has since been using the investment to further advance business development, seeing revenues treble in the last nine months. The company was founded in 2021 while founder Harry Bremner was conducting his masters in Tech and Entrepreneurship at University College London Business School. Launching in late 2022, the startup has now sold over 350,000 meals to dogs across the UK and has…
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New research from Alpro* has found that London’s #1 coffee choice is the latte and that 13% of Londoners opt for oat over milk or other plant based alternatives. 82% also said they are open to trying new coffees. To help locals experience something new and celebrate all things oat and coffee, Alpro is bringing its Alpro Oat Barista Roadshow to London serving up free cups** of oaty goodness**. The menu options will include: Flat White with Alpro Oat Barista Oat Banoffee Latte with Alpro Oat Barista Strawberry Matcha Latte with Alpro Coconut Barista What: Alpro Oat Barista Roadshow will be…
Fresher blues: 7 in 10 Uni students lose or break personal belongings in their first year Heads gone: Headphones are the most losable item followed by jewellery and then mobile phones I bet that you look good on the dance floor: 1 in 5 (20%) students lose a personal belonging in a pubs or clubs Students keep it “Hush hush”: 3 in 5 (61%) don’t tell their parents when losing a personal belonging Research by O2 finds nearly 7 in 10 (68%) students lose or break personal belongings in their first year of university, amounting to £347 per student on average. The most common…
With the cost of living remaining stubbornly high, Brits across the UK are cutting their spending on subscriptions, according to a new survey conducted by research firm Opinium and commissioned by leading online prepaid payment firm Recharge. The survey of 2,000 UK adults (18+) reveals that 2 in 5 Brits (21.9 million) have cut back or cancelled subscription services to help manage their finances. Brits earning £90,000 – £100,000 per annum are 37% more likely to have cut subscriptions than those earning less than £90,000 per annum (56% compared to 41%). The survey also revealed that higher spenders are more likely to cut…
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Greville Street venue is hosting a series of special events and releasing a limited-edition bottle in celebration of its 25th anniversary Jakub Niziolek, whisky expert at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society toasts 25 years of at Greville Street The world’s biggest whisky club is hosting a series of special events and releasing a limited-edition bottle to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its London members rooms at 19 Greville Street in Hatton Garden – and non-members are invited to join the festivities. The main event at the whisky bar, which boasts more than 500 limited edition single malts,…
With free lobster dishes, surprise pop ups and limited-edition merch – including the return of the iconic Bib, Burger & Lobster is bringing everyone together this World Lobster Day, from lobster loyalists to first timers… Calling all lobster lovers and lobster novices, London’s favourite home of all things surf and turf, Burger & Lobster, is on a mission this World Lobster Day. Once a food of the people, lobster was served to everybody, yet today, the nation is much more lobster-less. Following research that over 60% of Brits believe lobster is out of their price range*, Burger & Lobster is celebrating…
From left: Stef Williams, two models enjoying VOSS water backstage and Rina Lipa. Luxury water brand, VOSS, has partnered with clothing brand JW Anderson, providing premium hydration with over 400 bottles of still, sparkling and flavoured Norwegian water at the London Fashion Week. Amongst the celebrities attending the most exciting fashion event of the year, Rina Lipa and Stef Williams have been spotted with their VOSS water. VOSS comments on the partnership: “VOSS is incredibly proud to collaborate with such an iconic designer and we are thrilled to have been part of the JW Anderson SS ’25 LFW show.” The full…
Superfans of the sauce can now reserve their spot at the exclusive ‘Tang Table’ at TikTok’s hottest viral restaurant. Heinz and Grasso have partnered up to celebrate the 110th birthday of Heinz Salad Cream with an exclusive sauce-themed menu The three-course menu can be enjoyed at Grasso, Soho, on Tuesdays throughout September and October* Heinz Salad Cream fans can book a table for four or more to taste the tangy menu by emailing [email protected] This year, Heinz Salad Cream is celebrating a milestone that few sauces can boast—110 years of drizzling, dipping, and delighting the taste buds of Brits across the nation.…
A world-exclusive interactive Christmas adventure from The Lumistella Company, home to The Elf on the Shelf® Santaverse™, a storytelling universe, is coming to one of Europe’s leading shopping and retail destinations, Bluewater in Kent, in November. The Elf on the Shelf® is a beloved global Christmas tradition where Santa’s Scout Elves visit families each day during the festive season and report back to Santa each night on their family’s Christmastime activities. This year, The Elf on the Shelf® Christmas Adventure, a never-seen-before interactive, theatrical experience designed to entertain and delight the whole family, will be making its global debut in the UK from…
Tesco Bank reveals that black and grey Land Rovers are the two most commonly stolen vehicles, according to internal data analysis But, overall, Fords are still the most commonly stolen make, accounting for nearly one fifth of Tesco Bank’s car theft claims Black, grey and white are the most commonly claimed for colour of car Ford motor vehicles continue to be a top target for theft, accounting for nearly a fifth (16%) of theft claims in the last 12 months*, according to an analysis of Tesco Bank’s internal data. Land Rovers also retain second place, accounting for 16% of claims,…