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Korean publishers bring 89 K-book titles to Frankfurt Book Fair
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Fifteen Korean publishers are using the Frankfurt Book Fair, Oct. 7-11, 2026, to push rights sales and overseas deals through KPIPA’s Rights Center, a new K-Book Global 100 Project booth and a joint Korea Pavilion.
FusionAuth opens UK sales team as Europe demand rises
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FusionAuth says European demand for data sovereignty and tenant isolation is driving rapid growth, prompting the identity platform to set up its first dedicated sales team in the UK. The company also reported 48% year-over-year growth in…
BestSalons.com Spotlights Trust Gaps in UK Hairdressing
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BestSalons.com is arguing that online reputation matters more in Britain’s hairdressing and barbering market because practitioners do not need a mandatory UK licence.
ZYMIX launches UK social superapp to unify messaging, video, payments and events
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ZYMIX launched nationwide in the UK on September 30, 2026, with a superapp designed to merge communications, social content, events, payments and digital services into one product.
eSUN adds PLA+ and PLA-Lite to Amazon UK anniversary sale
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eSUN has expanded its 24th anniversary promotion on Amazon UK with two 3D printing filaments, PLA-Lite and PLA+, now offered at discounts of up to 52%. The limited-time campaign targets UK customers looking for either lower-cost everyday printing…
Diversion Books sets 2027 launch for Influx Press with new horror list and marketing push
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Diversion Publishing Corp. has unveiled the Spring 2027 Influx Press frontlist and a yearlong marketing campaign built to expand the London imprint’s U.S. reach.
Lab-grown diamonds pass 50% of new engagement rings, BriteCo index finds
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BriteCo’s first annual Jewelry, Diamond, & Watch Price Index says lab-grown diamonds are now in 51% of newly appraised engagement rings, a sharp shift in the U.S. market.
Overseas British passport applications nearly double in Q1 2026
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Overseas British passport applications jumped 98.7% in the first quarter of 2026 as the UK’s mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation system took effect on 25 February.
Scotland's plumbing firms face rising costs and weaker order books
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SNIPEF says Scotland’s plumbing and heating businesses are under mounting pressure from rising costs, shrinking margins and softer demand, with apprenticeship recruitment intentions dropping sharply in Q2 2026. The warning lands as policymakers…
Alan Freeman Ministries expands website for books, teaching and live prayer
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Alan Freeman Ministries International has launched an expanded website at AFMI.co.uk that gathers more than 40 years of ministry, five books, free broadcasts and teaching resources in one place.
Bee Smith signs transatlantic publishing deal with Nashville’s Thornton Cline Music
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UK singer-songwriter Bee Smith has signed her first exclusive transatlantic publishing deal with BMI publisher Thornton Cline Music, following a breakout run for her duet “Summer Before the Fall.” The deal comes as Smith adds Josie Awards…
Brittany Purvis to release picture book Finn Finds His Way
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Brittany Purvis is set to release Finn Finds His Way, a fully illustrated children’s picture book from Publish With Kaylee about a small fish learning that being different can be a strength.
British Guild of Travel Writers marks 65 years with anthology, podcast and London gala
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The British Guild of Travel Writers is marking its 65th anniversary with a travel anthology, podcast access to its sustainability symposium and a London awards dinner on Nov. 2. The celebrations spotlight the Guild’s members, industry partnerships…
Soboba Casino Resort books mentalist Colin Cloud for Oct. 16 show
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Soboba Casino Resort will host mentalist Colin Cloud at its Event Center on Friday, Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. The 21-and-over show adds a high-profile live act to the San Jacinto casino resort’s entertainment lineup and features audience participation,…
Silver Magazine relaunches in print with new design and free digital access
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Silver Magazine will relaunch its print edition in September with a redesigned format and sharper editorial focus aimed at older readers.
BarnBot Bionics taps Brand Consulting UK for Farmanoids licensing
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BarnBot Bionics has named Brand Consulting as the global licensing and brand extension agency for Farmanoids, its sci-fi cartoon, toy and game property.
UK tradespeople face hidden lead costs up to £500 a month
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A new open dataset from Local Ladder says the UK’s biggest trade directories do not publish complete price lists, while tradespeople report paying far more than advertised entry prices.
Joiin adds Stripe, FreeAgent, MYOB and Zoho Books integrations
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Joiin expanded its reporting platform on Aug. 19, 2026, with new integrations for Stripe, FreeAgent, MYOB and Zoho Books.
Riot House Publishing launches with profit-sharing model and political nonfiction slate
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Riot House Publishing launched in Los Angeles on Aug. 17, 2026, with a plan to publish a small number of books each year and share profits more evenly with authors.
Native Book Publishing UK expands author support across the UK
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Native Book Publishing UK says it is strengthening its publishing services for authors across the UK, with support that spans editing, design, publishing and marketing.
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