Latest Articles - Matt Haycox - Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor, Philanthropist

‘Eco-friendly’ paper straws more toxic than plastic, EU study reveals

Poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are described as ‘forever chemicals’ and potentially destructive to human health’ have been identified in 90% of paper and…

Sep 2023

Meta drops Facebook News in UK, France & Germany

Meta has announced it will be dropping Facebook News, its dedicated tab for news content, in the UK, France and German markets, in early…

Sep 2023

“12,500 jobs will not be lost,” Robert Mantse won’t let go of Wilko.

The ebullient head of private equity outfit M2 capital is refusing to throw in the towel in his bid to buy up…

Sep 2023

Lululemon increases outlook as sales surge – what’s driving its success?

It’s no secret that fashion retail is having a tough time, many businesses are still struggling with too much stock (an overhang of the…

Sep 2023

Britain’s biggest builder warns of hard times.

Britain’s biggest home builder has become the latest in a long line of firms to warn of tough times ahead in the…

Sep 2023

B&M snaps up slice of Wilko for £13 million.

Unions confirmed that discount chain B&M has struck a deal for 51 Wilko stores for a knockdown of £13 million but fears…

Sep 2023

Wave bye bye to the Barbie factor – the reality is spending is down.

Forget about Barbie and Oppenheimer – the films may have doubled cinema takings, but in this wet summer UK spending is on…

Sep 2023

Second passport ? Better hurry!

Entrepreneurs ? Have you got your second passport yet ? It seems thousands of UK passport holders have already taken the…

Sep 2023

There’ll always be an MG

A brand as English as roast beef is in the vanguard of China’s powerful bid to grab a slice of the European electric…

Sep 2023

Royal Mail Hikes Price of First Class stamps to £1.25

First Class stamps will go up 15p to £1.25 on October 2, Royal Mail has revealed, due to increasing cost pressures on the business…

Sep 2023