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American Express has agreed to buy TheFork, the restaurant booking app owned by Tripadvisor, for $700 million, in a move that hands the card giant one of Europe's largest dining platforms and a firmer foothold in its fastest-growing market.

American Express buys TheFork from Tripadvisor in $700m bet on European dining

15 June 2026 Business, Get Funded Business Matters 0 Comments

American Express has agreed to buy restaurant booking app TheFork from Tripadvisor for $700m, expanding its European dining network to 75,000 venues.

Not every repair economy is built around expensive parts or major refurbishments. Much of it depends on small components that keep everyday products usable for longer.

What Shower Door Seals Reveal About the Repair Economy 

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Not every repair economy is built around expensive parts or major refurbishments. Much of it depends on small components that keep everyday products usable for longer.

As Digital Transformation Accelerates, Workforce Readiness Becomes Critical

How an Off-Grid Founder Retreat Actually Resets Your Thinking (and What It Costs)

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The founders I speak to are tired. Not in a “long week” way. Tired in a way that doesn’t fix itself with a Friday off or a weekend in the Cotswolds. The phone follows them everywhere. Slack notifications onto the train. An investor email they “just need to glance at” before bed.

Pitching ideas is a crucial part of driving innovation and gaining buy-in, whether within a company or to external stakeholders. However, many teams struggle to present their ideas in a way that resonates.

Dion Emami on Leadership, Infrastructure and Building Systems That Last

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Dianoush “Dion” Emami is the Chief Executive Officer of Parkia, Inc., an engineering and construction company specialising in high-voltage transmission and underground electrical infrastructure.

Quarterbacks are taught to stay calm when everything around them speeds up. For Ethan LaGuardia, that mindset has shaped more than football. It has shaped the way he approaches school, work, leadership, and life.

Ethan LaGuardia’s Playbook for Leadership and Consistency

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Quarterbacks are taught to stay calm when everything around them speeds up. For Ethan LaGuardia, that mindset has shaped more than football. It has shaped the way he approaches school, work, leadership, and life.

Wealth management once operated on predictable formulae: cultivate relationships through family connections, recommend conservative fixed deposits, and maintain capital preservation.

Suzanne Carlson and the Power of Preparation

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Big ideas do not always arrive with headlines or fanfare.

As HMRC’s phone lines come under scrutiny for lengthy queues and abrupt disconnections, contact centre expert Ben Booth shares five ways businesses can reduce wait times and improve customer satisfaction.

The Hidden Costs of Being Unprepared for a Business Crisis

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No business owner likes to think about worst-case scenarios. When you’re focused on growth, customer satisfaction, and day-to-day operations, it can be tempting to assume that serious disruptions are unlikely to happen.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reached £7 billion between April 2024 and January 2025—£700 million more than during the same period last year—putting the government on track for another record-breaking year for IHT revenue.

The Rise of Embedded Payments in SaaS Platforms

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Software-as-a-Service platforms have transformed the way businesses operate.

Solstice Marketing Consultants works in a business climate where a website, social presence, and online offer can shape how customers judge a company before any direct conversation begins.

How Solstice Marketing Consultants Is Helping Businesses Navigate the Modern Digital Economy

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Solstice Marketing Consultants works in a business climate where a website, social presence, and online offer can shape how customers judge a company before any direct conversation begins.

London’s transport strikes have driven a surge in demand for flexible offices, with workers increasingly choosing to base themselves closer to home rather than commute into the city centre or remain entirely remote.

Leading CDMO Companies in India: Key Players & Industry Outlook (2026)

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Over the last decade, India has emerged as a significant hub for pharmaceutical outsourcing. The country has moved beyond its traditional role as a generics manufacturing center to develop a diverse Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) ecosystem.

Consumers in health, supplements, peptides and wellness are asking more specific questions about what they are putting in their bodies and, increasingly, what they give to their pets.

The Next Generation of Health Brands: Why Transparency and Ethical Sourcing Matter More Than Ever

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Consumers in health, supplements, peptides and wellness are asking more specific questions about what they are putting in their bodies and, increasingly, what they give to their pets.

Businesses that cut back on their offices during the pandemic are now scrambling to find larger premises as the return-to-office trend gathers pace – but prime space is in short supply.

7 Best Company Formation Providers in the UK (2026)

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Picking the wrong company formation agent is one of those early mistakes that quietly costs founders time and money. A slow agent can leave you waiting days for a registration that should clear in hours.

At some point in their history, businesses commonly have need for external funding to help their growth trajectory.

Kyle Asman: Turning Big Ideas Into Venture Results

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Kyle Asman did not enter venture capital by accident. His path was built through banking, deal flow, hard lessons, and a belief that investing could be done in a more focused way.

Three Western nations reviewed the case of Igor Makarov, a Cypriot entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former member of the UCI Management Committee, and reached the same conclusion: the sanctions against him should be lifted. Canada has reviewed the same case repeatedly and keeps reaching a different conclusion.

The Last Sanction Standing: Why Canada Refuses to Follow Its Allies on Igor Makarov

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Three Western nations reviewed the case of Igor Makarov, a Cypriot entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former member of the UCI Management Committee, and reached the same conclusion: the sanctions against him should be lifted. Canada has reviewed the same case repeatedly and keeps reaching a different conclusion.

In Dubai’s rapidly evolving property market, legal documentation plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and legitimacy of real estate investments.

Dubai Hills and the New Generation of Executive Living

11 June 202612 June 2026 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

Executive living is changing, especially for new generation professionals who divide their time between demanding work, family priorities and global mobility.

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American Express has agreed to buy TheFork, the restaurant booking app owned by Tripadvisor, for $700 million, in a move that hands the card giant one of Europe's largest dining platforms and a firmer foothold in its fastest-growing market.

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American Express has agreed to buy restaurant booking app TheFork from Tripadvisor for $700m, expanding its European dining network to 75,000 venues.

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