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Category: Interviews
Interviews of some of the UKs leading Entrepreneurs & small business owners
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.
Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes after record tours and brand deals
Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire club, according to Forbes, driven by record-breaking tours, a hit concert film and major brand partnerships.
Entrepreneur forged documents in failed bid to seize control of Yodel, High Court rules
A High Court judge has ruled that entrepreneur Jacob Corlett likely forged share warrants in an attempt to regain control of parcel firm Yodel, dealing a major blow to his legal challenge against InPost.
Bet365 boss Denise Coates pockets at least £280m despite profit slump
Bet365 chief executive Denise Coates received at least £280m in salary and dividends in 2025, even as the gambling group’s pre-tax profits fell sharply amid global expansion and restructuring.
Apprentice winner Tom Pellereau buys out Lord Sugar to regain full control of Styl Pro
The Apprentice winner Tom Pellereau has bought out Lord Sugar’s 50% stake in Styl Pro, returning the beauty-tech brand to full founder ownership 14 years after the original investment.
