Hawkstone, Jeremy Clarkson’s premium craft beer brand, is expanding fast with ambitions to go global. Backed by Heineken and British-grown barley, the brand now sells in 500 UK pubs.
Category: Entrepreneurs
Interviews of some of the UKs leading Entrepreneurs & small business owners
Tech entrepreneur Tom Adeyoola to lead £1.1bn Innovate UK amid funding review
Tom Adeyoola named preferred candidate to lead Innovate UK as the £1.1bn innovation agency faces scrutiny and potential budget cuts in government spending review.
Eddie Jordan: The charismatic entrepreneur who shook up Formula One looses cancer battle at 76
Eddie Jordan, the bold and charismatic Formula One team owner, has died aged 76. A true motorsport maverick, he launched Michael Schumacher’s career, led Jordan Grand Prix to F1 victories, and remained a colourful figure in the sport.
Lord Sugar secures three-year deal to continue The Apprentice into his 80s
Lord Sugar has signed a new three-year deal with the BBC to remain on The Apprentice into his 80s, extending his tenure on the hit business show.
Bernard Arnault looks to extend LVMH leadership until he’s 85
Bernard Arnault aims to raise LVMH’s age limit to 85, allowing him up to nine more years at the helm of the luxury titan as shareholders weigh succession plans.
UK’s 110 most prolific under-40 entrepreneurs revealed
Discover the 110 under-40 British entrepreneurs named in the inaugural Hurun UK Under40s 2024, whose ventures are worth a combined £82bn. Explore the rising stars behind the UK’s newest unicorns.
Getting to Know You: Steven George-Hilley, Co-Founder, Centropy PR
Business Matters caught up with Steven George-Hilley, founder of technology and fintech specialist PR agency Centropy, as the company celebrates seven years of trading.
Kaleb Cooper becomes a millionaire, just two years after 50p-an-hour farm work
Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper has hit millionaire status at 26. Discover how his new-found TV fame and business ventures propelled him from 50p-an-hour work.
Getting to Know You: Sven Lung, CEO, Greenpark
Sven Lung, CEO of Greenpark, is revolutionising global brand publishing with data-driven insights, AI-powered creative solutions, and a laser focus on business results.
Gary Lineker’s podcast empire achieves £1.4m profit surge
Goalhanger Podcasts, created by Gary Lineker, reports £1.4m profit in new accounts, powered by top-rated shows like The Rest Is Football and The Rest Is Politics.
United in business and life: How co-founders Alex Clansey and Nicola McKenzie built Venture Planner
Meet husband-and-wife entrepreneurs, Alex Clansey and Nicola McKenzie, who co-founded Venture Planner—an AI-driven platform revolutionising how businesses create their plans.
Gordon Ramsay combines UK and US restaurant businesses in Lion Capital deal
Gordon Ramsay merges his UK and US restaurant operations into a London-headquartered group with Lion Capital, bolstering global expansion for his Michelin-starred and casual dining portfolio.
Fraud trial of Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ star to expose startup culture’s dark side
Former Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ star Charlie Javice faces trial for fraud over her $175m sale of student loan startup Frank to JP Morgan. The case echoes Elizabeth Holmes’ Theranos scandal.
Ex-fortnum chief Venters fashions new role at Paul Smith
Ewan Venters, ex-Fortnum & Mason CEO and recent Hauser & Wirth boss, joins Paul Smith Ltd as a non-executive director.
Where are The Apprentice winners now? From surprise resignations to big new ventures
A look at where former winners of The Apprentice stand today—from major success stories to dissolving partnerships and legal battles—and what it all means for budding entrepreneurs.
