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1 month ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Sara Pineros |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
Have you ever wondered why some websites dominate the top spots on Google while others struggle to be seen? In 2025, the competition is tougher than ever, and backlinks remain a key factor. Backlinks are links from other websites that tell search engines a website is trusted and important. Quality backlinks help businesses get more visitors and better search rankings. This is why many businesses work with link-building services to stay ahead of the competition.
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1 month ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
AI is bringing change to recruitment processes around the world, offering unmatched speed, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. From scanning thousands of applications in seconds to predicting the potential long-term success of candidates, AI holds the promise of revolutionising the recruitment space. However, is this promise too good to be true? While AI tools can streamline hiring and potentially reduce unconscious bias, they also introduce a number of difficulties.
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1 month ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
The DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said the order for 5,000 air defence missiles from Thales in Belfast is “hugely significant” for the workforce. On Sunday the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the lightweight multi-role missiles will be made at the Thales weapons factory in Belfast for Ukraine which will create 200 jobs.
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1 month ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
Business volumes in the services sector are anticipated to decline (-23%), driven by a predicted fall in business & professional services (-14%) and the weakest expectations for consumer services (-55%) since September 2022. Distribution sales are also expected to fall significantly in the three months to May (-24%). But in contrast, manufacturers anticipate output to return to growth (+8%).
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1 month ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
UK betting comparison website Betting Sites Ltd has a front-row seat to a 007 frenzy, punters are betting millions on Theo James, the brooding Gentlemen star, to snag the James Bond role at a sizzling 5/1 odds. With cash flying faster than a Bond car chase, the firm’s reporting a betting avalanche that could crown James the people’s pick for Bond 26. “Theo James is the punters’ golden ticket,” said Kevin Daylesford, Betting Volume Analyst at Betting Sites Ltd.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Quasar Elizundia |Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
The Mexican peso posted a positive performance on Thursday against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a combination of both domestic and external factors. On the domestic front, the recent wage increases, which reached 6.4% year-over-year, stand out as a factor that could strengthen purchasing power and support medium-term consumption.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |James Green |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
The City of London Corporation has revealed new images to showcase ‘an ongoing reinvention’ of the Square Mile’s streets and alleyways. A network of new routes which will be created through recent planning permissions are set to enhance the walking and wheeling experience through the area, as part of the City’s wider ‘Destination City’ initiative.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |James Green |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
Costa Coffee, The Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, has announced that it will increase pay rates from 1 April 2025 for over 15,000 team members in its 1,500 UK company-owned stores. This £8m investment raises the starting national pay rate for its Baristas to £12.60 per hour, from £12 per hour. This is part of Costa Coffee’s efforts to ensure team members continue to receive a sustainable pay rate that factors in the cost of living.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | George Pavel |Sarah Dunsby |James Green |Robert Lane
UK GDP saw growth of 0.1% in Q4 2024, above expectations of a contraction of -0.1%. UK GDP expanded by 0.4% month on month in December, above expectations of 0.1% growth. (Trading Economics). Isaac Stell, Investment Manager at Wealth Club said, “UK GDP grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of 2024 following no growth in the third quarter. Month-on-month GDP for December showed surprising strength growing at 0.4%.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |in Kyiv |Sarah Dunsby |Robert Lane
Recent figures suggest that the number of probate cases taking over a year to be granted has risen by 134% over the last three years. Expert lawyers say the result is additional stress and financial implications for grieving families. The data was obtained from the Ministry of Justice by financial adviser and pension provider Quilter, despite government guidelines indicating a grant of probate should usually be obtained within 16 weeks of an application submission.
