Joshua Searle

Subway has launched its Buttermilk Ranch sauce across participating UK restaurants, responding to growing social-media interest in ranch dressing. The sauce is available with existing menu items and features in the new Chicken Nacho Ranch Sub, made with rotisserie-style chicken, Doritos, mozzarella and cheddar. To promote the launch, Subway staged a horseback delivery through South London with show jumper Fabian Williams dressed as the “Ranch Ranger.”

Research commissioned by EV charging provider Pod finds that 84% of Britons say an unexpected compliment can improve a bad day, while small, regular rewards are often valued more than large one-off rewards. The study highlights praise, completing postponed tasks, and unexpected discounts as leading mood boosters, and says many people would welcome rewards for routine chores. Pod promotes its Pod Rewards scheme, which pays customers for smart overnight EV charging, while a campaign featuring Troy Hawke praised home-charging customers. The research also reports that most EV drivers find home charging easier than expected and quickly incorporate it into their routines.

Research commissioned by Community Fibre indicates that many UK consumers feel trapped in poor‑value contracts, estimating they overspend an average of £576 annually. Survey findings show widespread dissatisfaction with TV, energy and mobile contracts and reveal that consumers want cheaper, more flexible options. In response, Community Fibre launched an Unlimited UK mobile eSIM with unlimited data, calls and texts, aiming to offer a lower‑cost alternative. The company claims significant savings compared with similar packages from Virgin and O2 as eSIM adoption expands across the UK.

A study by Pets at Home reports widespread feeding of BBQ leftovers to pets, posing health risks due to high-fat foods, seasonings and toxic ingredients like onion and garlic. Veterinary advice recommends limiting treats, adjusting regular meals and opting for pet-safe alternatives such as specialised dog sausages and cat treats. Guidance includes a list of safe foods such as plain chicken and sweet potato and a list of hazardous items including skewers, sausages, cooked bones and alcohol to help owners keep pets healthy during summer gatherings.

Disabled entrepreneurs and key financial institutions marked the launch of the Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship’s 2026 Progress Report, highlighting improvements in access to finance and ongoing efforts to make financial services more inclusive. Founding signatories, including major UK banks, reported clearer understanding of barriers faced by disabled founders and the need for disability access to be embedded across all services. Government, industry and advocacy leaders emphasized the economic importance of disabled entrepreneurs and called for continued collaboration to expand opportunities and support business growth.