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Rentokil: The ‘unglamorous’ business that became a global powerhouse

As he steps down after more than a decade as CEO, Andy Ransom explains how he turned a century-old British company into a global leader in pest control

The 10 year journey behind The Beauty Tech Group’s IPO

Founder Laurence Newman explains how more than a decade of patient growth turned a Manchester start-up into a newly listed global beauty technology company

How Dash Water turned wonky fruit into a scale-up success

Alex Wright drew on his farming background to find a breakthrough drinks product that appeals to people’s consciences as well as their tastebuds

Ben Askins: 'Nail' hiring and the rest falls into place

Ben Askins started out in the world of luxury branding before moving into the carbon credit space. The two very different industries have taught him one key lesson: hiring is key in business

From benefits to a £10m exit: How Sam Stoffel built – and nearly derailed – his business

After starting out broke and living on benefits, Sam Stoffel built a matched betting platform into a £10m exit – learning hard lessons on pricing, rebranding, cashflow and dealmaking along the way

From Red Bull to Tenzing: How one founder built a natural energy drinks brand

A decade ago, Huib Van Bockel pitched his wife a risky plan at their kitchen table. Today, that idea has grown into Tenzing – a brand backed by Heineken and stocked by the UK’s biggest supermarkets.

Inside leadership’s most underrated partnership

The right executive assistant will save time, filter out noise and make everyone more productive. They might just be the most important hire your business makes

Meet the 12 Northern businesses leading the AI charge

A closer look at the Northern companies turning artificial intelligence into measurable business results

Inside the four-day work week

Many argue the five-day week is no longer fit for purpose, but can a four-day week really work for businesses?

Ranked: Billion-pound British bosses

From Rolls-Royce to Marks & Spencer, these CEOs show how decisive leadership can transform Britain’s biggest companies

Rolls-Royce: Transforming a British icon

Rolls-Royce is one of the most famous names in British business, but its financial performance has rarely matched its reputation. Until now. Tufan Erginbilgiç is our CEO of the Year

Has the tide turned for UK flotations?

Years of decline have hollowed out London’s listing market, but founders, banks and ministers are quietly pushing for a revival

Turmoil at No 10 shows governing is a tough call

Relentless political churn, restless backbenchers and jittery markets are turning policymaking into a high-risk exercise

Four productivity hacks for sustained insight

High performance isn’t about pushing harder – it’s about leading smarter. These four practical hacks help you protect energy, focus and lasting impact

The myth of ‘the zone’ and what actually creates focus

Spells of rare sporting brilliance show that finding intense concentration relies on achieving balance in your life

Why people power is at the heart of Virgin’s AI revolution

Leaders must realise the tech revolution can achieve its full potential only when human values remain central to change

Tough decisions must be made to get the UK growing

Healthcare and income tax require radical reform, but the Budget revealed little ambition to tackle the big issues

Time is running out for Starmer and Reeves

The prime minister and chancellor may be safe for now but Cabinet ministers believe it’s a case of when, not if, they fall

Martha Lane Fox: 'He said, "We're done with women"'

Martha Lane Fox is a tech trailblazer who first made her name in the dot com era. Thirty years on, she still encounters gender bias in her industry

Nails.INC founder Thea Green: Don’t sweat the small stuff

Thea Green, one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs in the beauty and self-care space, shares her advice

Rio Ferdinand: How to win at business pitches

The former Manchester United and England footballer on how to convince people to back your business ideas

Belu Water CEO on the little-known tax causing 'big headaches' for business

Natalie Campbell explains how the extended producer responsibility scheme is hitting her business

The Social Hub: A unique British experiment in property

A building in Glasgow is testing out a new concept, combining a co-working space with accommodation for hotel guests and a hall of residence for students. Can they all get along?

JustPark founder: I'm delighted not to be CEO anymore

Anthony Eskinazi is one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs in the sharing economy sector, but there's things he wishes he knew much earlier to scale.