Brad Burton on the four-year stalking ordeal exposed by BBC Panorama and Channel 4, why LinkedIn refused to act, and the new UK business network he is building to replace it. An exclusive Business Matters interview by Richard Alvin.
Category: Entrepreneurs
Interviews of some of the UKs leading Entrepreneurs & small business owners
Britain’s billionaires are voting with their feet – and the rich list proves it
The 2026 Sunday Times Rich List lays bare a record wealth exodus from Britain, with one in six members dropping out, Dyson’s fortune halved and Revolut’s Nik Storonsky storming into the top 10.
JCB succession: Lord Bamford anoints younger son George as heir to £6.5bn digger empire
Lord Bamford has named younger son George as his successor at JCB, sidelining elder brother Jo and ending years of speculation over the future of Britain’s £6.5bn family-owned digger dynasty.
Getting to Know You: Fiona McCoss, founder of Wild Feminine Retreats
Fiona McCoss, founder of Wild Feminine Retreats, shares how she built a thriving women-focused business rooted in intuition, sustainability, nervous system healing, and authentic connection.
Alan Roper: ‘wage and tax policy has stripped £12.6m out of our profits’
Blue Diamond MD Alan Roper on the £12.6m hit from minimum wage and NI rises, his plans to double Britain’s leading garden centre group, the restaurant boom and what he would do as chancellor for a day.
Onlyfans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies aged 43
Leonid Radvinsky, billionaire owner of OnlyFans, has died aged 43 after cancer, following years of rapid growth and scrutiny of the platform.
Getting To Know You: Doménique Wissink, founder of Extra Ibiza
Doménique Wissink, founder of Extra Ibiza, shares how he built a fast-growing luxury travel brand using psychology, creativity and a new definition of modern luxury.
Getting To Know You: Greg McNally, managing partner, Vita
Greg McNally, Managing Partner of VITA, shares how he built one of the UK’s leading VAT advisory firms by challenging traditional accountancy and putting client relationships first.
Canadian billionaire Stephen Smith takes 27% stake in economist group
Canadian billionaire Stephen Smith has acquired a 26.9% stake in The Economist Group from Lynn Forester de Rothschild, marking a major ownership shift.
Most young Britons cannot name a single entrepreneur, survey finds
A YouGov survey shows 56% of 18–25-year-olds cannot name an entrepreneur, as Enterprise Britain calls for stronger government backing of startups.
Getting To Know You: James Doyle, Managing Director of Endeavour Group
We sit down with James Doyle, Managing Director of Endeavour Group, a building safety consultancy and training provider supporting duty holders responsible for some of the UK’s most complex and high-risk buildings.
Mark Dixon: ‘Banning working from home is idiotic’
In an interview with The Times, IWG founder Mark Dixon defends hybrid working, criticises calls to ban WFH and reflects on Regus, WeWork and a possible US listing.
Starling founder Anne Boden cuts stake in £4bn fintech
Starling Bank founder Anne Boden has reduced her shareholding in the digital lender following a secondary share sale that valued the fintech at up to £4bn.
From roundtable to the camera: The Traitors’ Brian Davidson celebrates record-breaking year for Studio Snap
Former Traitors contestant Brian Davidson reports 70% growth at his Glasgow photography business Studio Snap, turning TV fame into record-breaking commercial success.
Gary Neville sells majority stake in The Overlap as media brand targets global expansion
Gary Neville has sold a majority stake in The Overlap to Global as the sports media brand targets global growth.
