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A former prison physician has converted his private journals into a crime novel that examines life and medical practice inside UK correctional facilities. Written by Dr Matthieu Cornacle and issued by Maple Publishers, Thieves of Time: Book One begins a new fiction series grounded in his early service within the prison estate. Dr Cornacle, an MD, PhD and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, said the concept grew from diaries he kept during his time in post. “The inspiration to write the books came from my wife,” he said. “Reading my prison diaries was her favourite…
Evlo has formed a partnership with CreditLadder, the UK’s leading rent reporting platform, to help tenants strengthen their credit files by including their rent payment history. The agreement supports Evlo’s Financial Freedom for Everyone programme, which promotes changes aimed at making credit assessment fairer for people who rent. Through this collaboration, Evlo will offer its customers – especially those with limited borrowing history – a practical way to demonstrate reliable payment behaviour and build a more complete financial profile. Asif Nadeem, Chief Transformation Officer at Evlo said: “At Evlo, our mission is financial inclusion, helping people move back towards…
Kent-based Cleaning with Meaning, founded by Kelly Moore in 2021, is celebrating its fourth year with continued contract growth and a strong commitment to environmentally responsible practice. The company is approaching a workforce of ten and has secured more than 100 clients, with plans to move into the education and healthcare sectors. Kelly’s route into business followed a career in healthcare and community support roles, combined with the challenges of raising a family on her own later in life. A cleaning role discovered through social media proved to be the turning point. Rapid progression into a supervisory position led…
Confidence coach Nancy Haines is inviting women to take part in her new podcast, which examines how independence shapes personal identity and life choices. The series, The Diary of an Independent Woman, has recently launched and she is now encouraging potential contributors to share their experiences of both difficulty and achievement. Nancy said: “It always came up in conversation I was having with groups of women, about Independence, how it impacted them and how it served them, how it was hindering them, and I thought ‘There are all these women from different backgrounds that are carrying that same badge…
Nicky Greer is preparing to expand her lease options education programme beyond the UK following a positive client initiative in Dubai. The development reflects increasing demand for creative investment methods that operate outside traditional mortgage-based purchasing. During the initial Dubai programme, Greer accompanied a group of experienced clients on a structured property tour designed to explore local opportunities and regulatory differences. Input from regional professionals provided context on how lease option techniques can be applied within the emirate’s market. Reflecting on the experience, Nick Greer said: “We took our high-level clients for a five-day property and investment experience. Dubai…
A legal adviser is working with new fitness coaches to help them build stronger, more transparent client arrangements. Raihan Islam, founder of High-Velocity X, supports early-stage coaching businesses by developing structured terms and conditions that define what both parties can expect. After training with international law firm Fieldfisher – which has acted for major brands including Amazon – he now focuses on practical legal frameworks for small and growing ventures. His work centres on producing customised agreements that reflect each business model rather than relying on generic templates. Putting these measures in place early can prevent small disagreements from…
new video loaded: OpenAI and Anthropic Rivals Share Awkward Moment at A.I. SummitSam Altman and Dario Amodei, the chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic, respectively, avoided holding hands during a photo-op at an A.I. summit hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India.By Axel BoadaFebruary 19, 2026
THE FRNTAL, the international talent management company founded by Shery Lunardi, has unveiled the expansion of its Music and Sports divisions to meet growing demand for narrative-led representation across creative and athletic sectors. The development follows the agency’s continued global growth, including the establishment of a new headquarters in Dubai alongside its offices in Los Angeles, London and Paris. The firm has built its reputation on aligning talent management with culturally informed branding, communications strategy and commercial collaboration. With the enlarged divisions, the agency will offer targeted, high-level services to musicians, athletes, entertainers and digital creators, supporting long-term career building…
The Welsh social platform Tŵt is preparing to release its new mobile app. The unveiling in Cardiff on 28 February represents a new stage for the long-running, community-owned network. After nearly a decade supporting digitally engaged users, the service is broadening its appeal with a streamlined design intended for everyday use. The occasion brings to a close the six-week Pethau Bychain campaign, which has engaged thousands around the idea of a more constructive and accessible online environment. Attendees will receive an early demonstration of the app before its public rollout on Dydd Gŵyl Dewi. Jaz-Michael King, Tŵt Cymru’s founder and…
new video loaded: How ICE Is Pushing Tech Companies to Identify ProtestersThe DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.By Sheera Frenkel, Christina Thornell, Valentina Caval, Thomas Vollkommer, Jon Hazell and June KimFebruary 14, 2026