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Soul Kitchen Marks 10 Years with Chester Fundraiser Generating Over £10,000

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Soul Kitchen Marks 10 Years with Chester Fundraiser Generating Over £10,000

A celebratory charity ball held to recognise a decade of Soul Kitchen Chester has raised more than £10,000 to support its work with people facing homelessness and hardship.

The event, hosted at Chester Racecourse, brought together supporters from across the city, with more than 170 attendees contributing to the fundraising total.

On the evening of 12 February, guests helped generate £10,232, providing additional resources for the organisation’s outreach, food provision and support services.

Established in 2015, Soul Kitchen Chester delivers hot meals, essential supplies and guidance to individuals in crisis, and has developed into a key frontline service within the community.

The anniversary celebration opened with drinks provided by Barlounge, CHANCE Clean Cider and Wrexham Lager before an unexpected flash mob surprised guests as the host took to the stage.

The event was organised by trustee and special advisor Steven Hesketh, founder of Hospitality Hero and owner of the Chester Townhouse.

Steven said: “Our little vision came to life in a room full of people who showed up, gave big, and reminded me why our community still wins.

“By the end of it all, we raised £10,232. Just over ten grand in one night, for a charity that genuinely changes lives. That’s what happens when people come together and actually back something that matters.”

Guests were served a three-course dinner prepared by Chester Racecourse and Horseradish, followed by Boogie Bingo, an auction and a raffle featuring a range of donated prizes.

Items included signed football shirts, a stay at Chester Zoo Reserve and a voucher from Dandy’s.

Helen Anthony MBE, Chief Executive of Soul Kitchen Chester, addressed the audience with an update on homelessness in the city and the charity’s ongoing work.

Support for the evening came from a number of local organisations, including Chester Zoo, Downtown in Business, Adam Dandy, Hotel Wrexham and ASG Audio Visual.

Manchester Conference to Unite Hospitality Leaders for Sector Strategy Talks

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Manchester Conference to Unite Hospitality Leaders for Sector Strategy Talks

Senior figures from across the UK hospitality industry will convene in Manchester this month for a major conference focused on the future direction of the sector.

The Great Art of Hospitality Conference is scheduled for 26 February at the Treehouse Hotel in Manchester, bringing together business owners, investors, operators and advocates for a day of discussion and knowledge sharing.

Organised by Hospitality Hero in partnership with Downtown in Business, the event represents the first joint on-stage collaboration between the two organisations. It takes place at a time when the sector continues to face labour shortages, rising operating costs, reduced margins and changing customer expectations.

A keynote session will be delivered by Brendon and Jason Manders, founders of the rapidly expanding Lumberjaxe Food Company, who will outline their growth journey from a start-up to a recognised national brand.

The brothers gained wider recognition following their appearance on Dragon’s Den and have since developed Lumberjaxe into a distinctive food business known for its strong brand identity. Their presentation, The Story of Lumberjaxe, will focus on scaling a hospitality concept and maintaining resilience in a competitive market.

Hospitality Hero founder Steven Hesketh said the conference aims to address current pressures while highlighting the sector’s wider value.

“Hospitality is at a crossroads,” he said. “We’re battling recruitment challenges, rising costs, squeezed margins and changing consumer behaviour, while still fighting for the recognition the industry deserves. And yet hospitality remains one of the best industries in the world for creativity, people development, confidence building and community.

“The Art of Hospitality exists to fight for that truth loudly.”

Mr Hesketh, owner of the Townhouse Hotel in Chester and Hotel Wrexham in North Wales, said the programme is intended to deliver practical outcomes as well as sector advocacy.

“This is a conference, but it’s also a statement,” he said. “It says hospitality deserves respect, investment and leadership. The people behind it deserve celebration and support. If we want the industry to be better, we have to stop waiting for someone else to fix it and start building it together.

“If you’ve ever said hospitality needs to change, this is where you show up and be part of it.”

The agenda includes keynote addresses and panel sessions covering hospitality, sport, culture and the visitor economy.

Speakers confirmed for the event include Jamie Christon, CEO of Chester Zoo; Louise Stewart, CEO of Chester Race Company; Victoria Braddock of Marketing Manchester; and Thomas Hetherington of Leading Light.

Discussions will consider the contribution of hospitality to placemaking, the influence of sport and culture on tourism and the challenges of growing independent businesses.

Mr Hesketh said the conference is open to professionals at all stages of their careers.

“If you’re just starting out and trying to find your place in hospitality, this event is for you,” he said. “If you run a business and you’re trying to grow it, protect your culture, recruit better or simply stay excited, this is for you.

“If you’re a supplier, stakeholder or someone who relies on the visitor economy, you need to be in this room. And if you’re simply passionate about the future of hospitality and want to be around people who care as much as you do, you’ll find your people here.

“This isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. It’s about building something better together.”

Conference agenda highlights

9:00am – Registration and networking
10:00am – Welcome: setting the tone for the day
10:10am – Beyond the Bar: The Role of Hospitality in City Placemaking
10:45am – The Story of Lumberjaxe
11:15am – Coffee break
11:35am – Industry and Economic Outlook session
12:30pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Independent Spirit: Scaling Indie Hospitality
2:15pm – The Power of Sport, Culture and Creativity in Visitor Economies
3:00pm – Closing remarks

Bookable via the following link: Buy tickets – The Great Art of Hospitality Conference 2026

New 2026 laptop deals from Laptop Outlet focus on price and reliability

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New 2026 laptop deals from Laptop Outlet focus on price and reliability

Laptop Outlet has introduced a fresh group of cheap laptop deals. The range supports study, home use, and office work.

With living costs still tight, buyers seek systems that meet daily tasks at a fair rate. Laptop Outlet has listed models from Lenovo, HP, ASUS, and Acer that meet this brief.

Supporting Every Kind of User

The 2026 laptop sale range includes something for everyone. Shoppers can find great prices on different types of computers, such as:

  • Cheap Laptops for Students: A wide selection of student laptops from Acer, Dell, and ASUS, starting at under £200. These devices are lightweight, portable, and come with the latest Windows 11 features to help with learning.
  • Affordable Business Laptops: Professionals can benefit from value laptops within the Lenovo ThinkPad and HP ProBook ranges, offering business-grade security and performance at significantly reduced prices.
  • Discounted Gaming Laptops: Recognising the growth of the UK gaming scene, Laptop Outlet has introduced gaming laptop offers on the popular ASUS TUF and HP OMEN ranges, making gaming more affordable than ever.

“We know that everyone is looking for ways to save money right now,” said a spokesperson for Laptop Outlet. “Our goal for 2026 is to make sure no one has to choose between a low price and a good computer. These laptop deals offer the best of both worlds.”

Smart Savings with Refurbished Tech

A major part of the Laptop Outlet deals 2026 includes “professionally refurbished” laptops. These are high-end, affordable laptops that have been carefully checked, cleaned, and repaired by experts to work like new.

Because the retailer recently achieved R2 Certification – a leading global standard for responsible electronics reuse and recycling – customers can shop with confidence. Shopping for the best refurbished laptops can save shoppers up to 50% compared to buying brand new.

Smarter Shopping with Flexible Payments

To further ease the purchase of under budget laptops, Laptop Outlet has integrated several flexible payment pathways. Customers can now spread the cost of their new or refurbished tech using services like PayPal (Credit & Pay in 3) or Klarna.

These “buy now, pay later” options allow shoppers to get their tech immediately and pay in small, manageable monthly chunks, often with 0% interest.

Tracks AI model from Pixazo brings Hindi and Punjabi song creation into one tool

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Tracks AI model from Pixazo brings Hindi and Punjabi song creation into one tool

Pixazo has released Tracks, an AI music model that builds songs in Hindi and Punjabi. The launch took place at the AI Impact Summit India 2026.

The system produces melody lines, vocal parts, and stylistic elements in a single process. It aims to reflect common phrasing and musical structure used in Indian-language songs.

Tracks also supports English and nine other languages. Pixazo intends to add more regional options to widen access for local creators.

“Tracks is a big step forward in making music creation more accessible, local, and culturally meaningful for millions of creators,” said Abhinav Girdhar, Founder & CEO of Pixazo.

Free Unlimited Access During the Launch Period
To celebrate the launch, Pixazo is offering free, unlimited access to Tracks during its introductory period, giving everyone the opportunity to explore its AI song generator at no cost. Availability may evolve as the platform scales.
Available via API and Pixazo Playground
Tracks can be used in two ways:
• Tracks API — Developers and businesses can integrate the model directly into their own applications, products, or creative workflows.
• Pixazo Playground — Anyone can instantly generate songs through Pixazo’s web-based experience with no setup required.
Whether deploying Tracks at scale or experimenting creatively, Pixazo makes AI music generation simple and accessible.

BrowserPod brings secure client-side Node.js execution to AI development workflows

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BrowserPod brings secure client-side Node.js execution to AI development workflows

Leaning Technologies has launched BrowserPod for Node.js, marking the debut of its browser-native compute platform designed to run sandboxed code locally. The technology enables AI agents to execute untrusted scripts within the browser environment, reducing latency while strengthening data protection.

Targeted at developers building agentic systems, AI coding tools and web-first development platforms, the Node.js engine allows workloads to run securely without the need for dedicated cloud sandbox instances for each session.

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With the rise of autonomous software, safe execution of third-party or generated code has become a fundamental requirement. Traditional cloud-based approaches increase operational complexity and extend the surface area for data exposure, prompting interest in more localised execution models.

BrowserPod addresses this by leveraging WebAssembly alongside the browser’s built-in security architecture. The result is a contained runtime capable of handling multi-process operations and network interactions suitable for real-world applications.

Within the Node.js sandbox, developers gain access to a virtualised file system and a restricted interface to host resources. This allows existing tools to operate unchanged while ensuring strict isolation from the underlying system.

The platform’s Portals capability enables secure sharing of services running inside a pod through controlled URLs. This supports collaborative development scenarios such as live demonstrations, troubleshooting sessions and real-time previews without additional server infrastructure.

BrowserPod is positioned for agent-centric coding environments, web IDEs, interactive learning materials and other products that require on-demand code execution. By moving compute to the browser, organisations can lower cloud costs, improve performance and keep sensitive data closer to its source.

Stefano De Rossi, founder and CEO of Leaning Technologies, said,
“Agentic software changes the economics and the security model of code execution. BrowserPod is built as a language-agnostic execution layer for browser-based compute — so teams can run untrusted code where the user already is, with lower latency and less dependence on per-session cloud sandboxes. BrowserPod for Node.js is the first engine, and it sets the foundation for broader runtime support.”

Alessandro Pignotti, founder and CTO of Leaning Technologies, said,
“AI products increasingly need a safe place to execute code — not just generate it. BrowserPod provides a sandboxed runtime API with the primitives real products need: process isolation, filesystem, and controlled networking through Portals. Node.js is our first engine, and we’re expanding the platform to support additional runtimes and more complete Linux-class workloads over time.”

How struggling hospitality businesses can pivot into food brand start-ups

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How struggling hospitality businesses can pivot into food brand start-ups

Matt Harris’s career journey has had its fair share of pit stops and twists and turns.

From race-track engineering to a street-food ambulance to supermarket shelves, he is now the North London foodie founder behind the UK’s first ultrasonic pickles.

After being awarded a scholarship to race NASCAR in the US, Matt Harris thought he was on the cusp of a professional motorsport career. But when the 2008 recession hit, sponsorship collapsed and Harris completed just eight laps before his dream abruptly ended.

Today, as the hospitality sector faces an ongoing crisis, he shares his advice for those looking to diversify and channel a passion for food into a unique product.

Know you’re in the best place to improve and innovate

“Spend time thinking about the skills you have and how you can transfer them. As restaurateurs and chefs, we are obsessive about what we do. We engineer new ideas every day. This can be applied to a new business venture. Often working in hospitality, we do a range of jobs and wear many hats, this is also the job of a start-up founder.”

“My own unlikely entrepreneurial journey can be traced directly back to my racing days. I always approached racing holistically. I needed to understand how the engineers think, how the car works, and how countless variables interact. Food works the same way – every component affects the final performance. I can’t help but analyse and tweak until it’s perfect.”

Be driven by telling food stories in a different way

“When my career as a racing car driver ended, I embraced travel and realised it was the stories behind the food that really inspired me. I think its this drive that connects the hospitality industry and start-up food production. I did have a year travelling in the Deep South, where he fell in love with barbecue, fried chicken and the craftsmanship behind them, from the materials used in smokers to the weight and heat retention of cast-iron pans.”

Use the flex in hospitality industry to test your product ideas

“I did reluctantly take a job in media sales, but the pull of food didn’t go away. One night, after a few drinks, I impulsively bought an old ambulance on eBay and converted it into a street-food truck. The menu changed constantly as I tinkered with recipes using the same scientific mindset I once applied to race cars.

“My breakthrough came with chipbuffalo wings, a chipotle–buffalo hybrid that won Best Wings in London at Wingfest. This success led me to found Thunderbird, now a 15-site fried chicken chain. But one problem persisted: I couldn’t find a pickle good enough to accompany my chicken. Everything on the market was too sweet, too soft or too one-dimensional. I needed something with backbone – crunch, clarity, and proper flavour.”

Embrace culinary experimentation to find your niche

“Working in the restaurant industry means we get to know ingredients inside and out, and ideas can emerge from being immersed in processes, pop-up events, ingredient sourcing and realising where there is room to do things better.”

“My own inspiration for creating the perfect dill pickle came from asking a couple of simple questions.  What are pickles? Answer, vegetables in delicious liquid.  Who makes the most delicious liquids? Cocktail mixologists. After watching bartenders use ultrasound to rapidly infuse spirits with fruits and herbs online, I bought an ultrasound generator on Amazon and began experimenting in my kitchen.

“Ultrasound waves create microscopic bubbles in liquid, a process called cavitation. When these bubbles collapse, they release high-energy microbursts that shatter flavour from the herbs and spices, accelerating the release of aromatic compounds, and extracting the deliciousness that flavours our pickle brine.”

Use your foodie network to scale production

“I use my own kitchen in North London to produce a tonne of pickles a week. But whether you work in or own a restaurant, or are set up at home, the hospitality sector does have a spirit of generosity. Perhaps you know someone who can let you use their kitchens out-of-hours, especially if you’re developing a product that could supply their business?

SWEET DELI PICKLE CHIPS PICKLE PROJECT 1

“What began as an experiment has grown into a thriving production operation. Alongside our restaurant partners and independent delis, Pickle Project has now secured a retail listing with Ocado, its first major entry into mainstream grocery.”

Pickle Project’s Sweet Dill Pickle Chips now retail at £6 in Ocado and have already been awarded two stars in the Great Taste Awards 2025.

5 Essential health and safety tips for UK workplaces

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5 Essential health and safety tips for UK workplaces

If you want to keep a UK workplace safe and legally compliant right now, you need to focus on five specific pillars which are rigorous hygiene maintenance, treating psychosocial stress as a hard safety metric, adopting person-centred fire assessments, updating electrical testing schedules, and navigating the new risk-based reporting framework.

It sounds like a lot because it is. Managing safety isn’t just about ticking boxes anymore. It is about keeping the HSE off your back and your people actually safe. The rules have shifted significantly for 2026 and getting caught out is expensive.

I have spent years walking through offices and warehouses that looked fine on the surface but were absolute death traps underneath. You walk in, see a high-vis vest, and assume everything is sorted. It usually isn’t. The shift this year is massive. We are moving away from petty bureaucracy towards serious risk management. That means less paper for the small stuff but severe consequences if you ignore the big stuff. Let’s get into what actually matters.

Keep it clean or pay up

One of the fundamental pillars of workplace safety is maintaining a clean and orderly environment. I know that sounds like something your mum would say. But clutter, spills, and poor hygiene are leading causes of accidents and illness in the office. It is not just about aesthetics. To mitigate these risks, businesses must implement a consistent cleaning schedule that addresses high traffic areas and shared facilities. I have seen smart people trip over loose cables or slip on wet breakroom tiles more times than I care to count.

Ensuring your premises meet health and safety standards often requires professional support. For businesses based in the capital, utilising commercial cleaning London services can help maintain a hazard free environment.

Professional cleaners ensure that floors are dry and free of obstruction, reducing slip risks, while also sanitising workstations to prevent the spread of illness among staff. If you are running a busy office, you cannot expect Dave from accounting to mop the floor properly. He won’t do it. Using specialist experts ensures that the job is actually done to a standard that stands up to scrutiny. By prioritising cleanliness, companies protect their employees and ensure compliance with UK health and safety regulations. It is a simple investment.

You might think you can save a few quid by doing it in-house. You probably can’t. The cost of one serious slip-and-fall claim dwarfs the annual cost of professional cleaning contracts. Plus, a hygienic workspace is just basic decency. Nobody wants to work in a filth pit. It affects morale. It affects health. And eventually, it affects your bottom line when half the team is off sick with something that could have been wiped away.

Mental health is now physical safety

This is the big one for 2026. The Health and Safety Executive has stopped asking politely. They are now treating psychosocial risks as core workplace safety issues. This means you have to treat stress, excessive workloads, and burnout with the exact same rigor as you would a loose railing or a chemical spill. It is a massive cultural shift for a lot of old-school managers who think stress is just part of the job.

Employers must now integrate mental health into routine risk assessments. You cannot just put a bowl of fruit in the kitchen and call it a wellbeing strategy. That doesn’t cut it. You need to identify stressors. Is the workload too high? is the role clarity poor? Are the management practices toxic? These are now hazards. If you fail to manage them, you are failing in your legal duties. The Employment Rights Act 2025 has made this even clearer with enhanced worker protections.

I think this is long overdue. For too long, we have ignored the fact that bad management breaks people just as effectively as bad machinery. Now, enforcement is catching up. If you have a high turnover rate or lots of stress-related absence, expect questions. Serious questions. You need to train your managers to recognise early signs of distress. It is not about being a therapist. It is about not destroying your staff.

Fire safety gets personal

From April 2026, the game changes for fire safety, particularly if you manage residential properties or mixed-use buildings. The new regulations require those responsible to develop person-centred fire risk assessments. This is a mouthful but it means you have to think about the individual. You need Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for residents who might need help to get out.

You can’t just have a generic plan anymore. It doesn’t work. You have to accommodate the specific needs of the people actually in the building. If someone has mobility issues, how do they get out? If someone has a hearing impairment, how do they know the alarm is going off? The days of the “one size fits all” fire drill are gone. This is about saving specific lives, not just ticking a compliance box.

Landlords are going to struggle with this. It requires knowing your residents or tenants. It requires conversation. You have to engage. But the alternative is terrifying. If a fire happens and someone gets left behind because you didn’t plan for their specific needs, the liability is absolute. And it should be.

Electrical safety and digital waste

Things are tightening up with the wires too. Electrical safety standards for rented properties are tightening from May 2026. This means more regular inspections and testing. It is a hassle and it costs money. But electrical fires are nasty and preventable. You need a schedule. You need a competent tester. Do not just wait for a fuse to blow.

Then there is the waste tracking. A new digital waste tracking system is scheduled to begin in October 2026. This is to improve oversight of waste movements. If you are a business that generates a lot of rubbish, you need to know where it goes. You can’t just dump it and forget it. The government wants data. They want transparency.

It seems like just more admin. But data integrity is becoming a huge part of safety compliance. If you can’t prove where your hazardous waste went, the assumption will be that you fly-tipped it. The fines for that are eye-watering. Get your digital systems in order before October. Don’t be the one scrambling at the last minute.

The risk based regulation shift

Here is some potentially good news. The regulatory landscape is shifting towards risk-based regulation. This means the HSE is focusing its limited resources on serious hazards. If you are a low-risk organisation, like a small marketing agency, you might actually see simplified compliance duties. You only need to manage critical risks and ensure basic safety provisions.

However, do not mistake this for a free pass. The flip side is that they are maintaining a strict focus on incidents that cause serious injury or illness. If something goes wrong, they will come down on you like a ton of bricks. The idea is to stop wasting time on minor reporting so everyone can focus on the stuff that kills people. It makes sense.

This also changes incident reporting. The reforms propose that businesses will only need to notify regulators for major incidents. This reduces time-consuming reporting requirements. It allows you to focus on actual risk management rather than bureaucracy. But you better make sure you know exactly what constitutes a “major incident” under the new framework. Ignorance is not a defence.

Building safety accountability

If you deal with buildings, specifically Higher-Risk Buildings, 2026 is a big year. The Building Safety Regulator transitions to a standalone body in January. This is all about accountability. We have all seen what happens when nobody is responsible. Tragedies happen. The new system aims to clarify overlapping responsibilities.

This is particularly tricky where you have contractors, landlords, and building managers all involved. Who is responsible for what? The reforms aim to clear this up. You need to know your lane. You need to know where your responsibility starts and ends. And you need to talk to the other parties.

The Building Safety Levy also comes into force in October 2026. Money talks. These reforms are designed to force the industry to grow up. No more cutting corners on materials. No more ignoring structural risks. It is a headache for developers but a necessity for residents. If you are in this sector, lawyer up and read the fine print.

Training and competence

All of this means nothing if your people are incompetent. I don’t mean they are stupid. I mean they are not trained for these specific new risks. You need to update your training matrix. Does your HR team understand psychosocial risk assessment? Do your facility managers understand the new fire regulations? 

Compliance teams should prioritise updated training. You need closer engagement between HR and operations. Safety isn’t just the safety guy’s job anymore. It is an HR issue. It is a facilities issue. It is a board issue. The penalties for non-compliance are insane. Up to 18 million pounds or 5% of turnover. That is business-ending money.

You also need to model healthy behaviours. There is no statutory “Right to Disconnect” in the UK yet, but employers are expected to set boundaries. If you are emailing your team at 11pm, you are creating a psychosocial hazard. Stop it. You are the problem. Training isn’t just for the juniors. It is for the leaders too.

The bottom line

Safety in 2026 feels different. It feels less about clipboards and more about people. I think that is a good thing. We are finally recognising that a safe workplace isn’t just one where the roof doesn’t fall down. It is one where the people aren’t falling apart either.

The shift to risk-based regulation puts the ball in your court. You have more freedom to manage your specific risks, but you have nowhere to hide if you mess it up. It requires honesty. It requires you to actually look at your business and ask “what could hurt someone here?” and then fix it.

Don’t wait for the inspector to knock on the door. By then, it is usually too late. Look at your hygiene, look at your stress levels, check your fire plans. It is just basic management. Do it right & everyone goes home safe. That is the only metric that really counts.

Evostock.com: Red Flags in CFD Trading 

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Evostock.com: Red Flags in CFD Trading 

In this article, Evostock.com reviews the dangers of CFD trading scams and emphasizes the importance of caution. 

Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are a popular trading option, but the market is filled with dangers. 

Many traders, particularly beginners, may fall victim to scams, losing money and risking their financial security. This article will delve into the red flags in CFD trading, highlighting scams that you should be aware of.

Evostock.com Scam Alert: Understanding the Basics of CFD Trading

Before we dive into the scams, it’s important to understand what CFDs are and how they work. CFD trading allows traders to speculate on the price movement of various assets like stocks, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies without actually owning the asset. 

Traders may be benefited by buying a CFD if they believe the price will rise or selling it if they predict a fall in price. It’s a form of derivative trading, meaning the value of the CFD derives from an underlying asset.

Evostock.com emphasizes the risks involved in CFD trading, particularly the leverage that can amplify both gains and losses. While leverage can potentially increase profits, it also makes it easier to lose money. 

Now, let’s look at the scams that can occur within this trading environment.

Evostock.com Scam Alert: The Promise of Unrealistic Returns

One of the most common red flags in CFD trading scams is the promise of unrealistic returns. Some platforms lure traders by offering incredible returns in a short amount of time. This can seem attractive to new traders, particularly those in LATAM who may be unfamiliar with the complexities of the global markets. 

Evostock.com recommends that you should be cautious when any CFD platform promises guaranteed profits or returns that seem too good to be true.

These promises often come with the encouragement to deposit large sums of money to “unlock” high-profit potential. However, the reality is that trading in CFDs involves high risk, and no legitimate trading platform can offer guaranteed profits. 

Scammers use these promises to lure traders into making large deposits, which are then lost due to manipulated markets or other deceptive practices.

Evostock.com Scam Alert: Fake Customer Reviews and Testimonials

Another warning sign in CFD trading scams is the use of fake customer reviews and testimonials. Scam platforms often post fabricated testimonials on their websites or on third-party review sites to create a false sense of legitimacy. 

These fake reviews praise the platform’s ease of use, high profits, and helpful customer service, making it appear as though the platform is trustworthy.

Evostock.com reviews platforms with a critical eye and recommends checking the authenticity of customer testimonials before making any financial commitment. Real customer feedback is typically more balanced, acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of the platform. 

If you see glowing reviews with little to no criticism, especially on a platform that’s just starting or doesn’t have much of an online reputation, it could be a scam.

Evostock.com Scam Alert: Unclear Fees and Withdrawal Restrictions

A key feature of scam CFD platforms is the lack of transparency in their fee structures. Legitimate platforms usually have clear and upfront information about their trading fees, withdrawal fees, and other costs associated with trading CFDs. 

Scam platforms, on the other hand, often bury this information in fine print or fail to mention it altogether.

Evostock.com recommends that traders should always check the fee structure of any platform before signing up. Scammers may hide hidden fees that only become apparent when a trader tries to withdraw their funds. 

Withdrawal restrictions are also common, where scam platforms either block withdrawals altogether or make the process excessively complicated. This can include delaying the withdrawal process or requiring unnecessary verification steps that never seem to end.

Evostock.com Scam Alert: Lack of Regulation and Licensing

One of the most important aspects of ensuring the legitimacy of any trading platform is to check whether it is operated by a regulated company. Regulatory bodies, such as the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK or the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and others, impose strict guidelines that protect traders from scams. 

Evostock.com emphasizes that traders should only trade on platforms that are operated by companies regulated by a reputable authority.

Unfortunately, many scam CFD platforms operate without any proper regulation. They often claim to be based in a jurisdiction with lax regulatory standards, or they simply make false claims about being licensed. 

In LATAM countries, where financial regulations may vary, it’s crucial to check the licensing and regulation status of any company before engaging with it. 

Evostock.com reviews these platforms and recommends ensuring that the company you choose is regulated by an authority that adheres to global standards.

Evostock.com Scam Alert: Overly Aggressive Sales Tactics

Scam platforms often use aggressive sales tactics to pressure traders into signing up. These tactics can include high-pressure phone calls, emails, or even personal visits from account managers who claim to have “inside knowledge” of the market. 

The goal is to push traders into making decisions quickly, often without allowing time for proper consideration.

Evostock.com recommends that any platform that aggressively pursues your business with unsolicited offers or constant follow-ups should be approached with caution.

Legitimate platforms allow traders to take their time, conduct research, and make informed decisions at their own pace. If you feel rushed or pressured, it’s likely a sign of a scam.

Evostock.com Scam Alert: Unrealistic Leverage Offers

Leverage is a powerful tool in CFD trading, but it can also lead to massive losses if not used carefully. Scam platforms often offer leverage that is far beyond what legitimate platforms provide, with promises of huge gains from small market movements. 

For example, some scams may offer leverage ratios like 1:500 or even higher, enticing traders to make large trades with minimal capital.

Evostock.com emphasizes the dangers of high leverage in CFD trading. While it can amplify profits, it also magnifies risks. A small market movement against your position can wipe out your entire account balance in seconds. 

Therefore, it’s crucial to be aware of the leverage being offered and whether it aligns with what is considered normal and safe in the industry.

Evostock.com: A Reliable Trading Platform with Diverse CFD Offerings

Evostock.com is not a scam but a reliable trading platform offering a wide range of Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on popular markets such as forex, commodities, shares, indices, and even cryptocurrencies. 

This diverse selection allows traders to speculate on a variety of financial instruments, catering to a broad audience with different trading preferences and strategies.

The platform is owned and operated by Evostock Ltd, a company that operates under the regulatory oversight of the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius. Evostock Ltd holds the license number GB21027075, which ensures that the platform complies with strict regulatory standards designed to protect traders’ interests. 

This regulatory framework provides an added layer of security and trust, making Evostock.com a secure and credible choice for those looking to engage in CFD trading.

Conclusion

Evostock.com reviews scams in CFD trading, a crucial topic for traders across the globe, especially for those in Latin America (LATAM), including Chile, México, Uruguay, Argentina, Peru, Honduras, and beyond.

While CFD trading offers opportunities, it’s crucial to be aware of the common scams that can result in significant financial loss. 

From unrealistic returns and fake reviews to lack of regulation and high-pressure sales tactics, these red flags should never be ignored.

Traders must stay vigilant and ensure they are trading on legitimate and trustworthy platforms. 

Evostock.com recommends thorough research and suggests that you avoid platforms that display any of these red flags. Remember, in CFD trading, there are no guarantees of profit, and caution is key to protecting your investment.

Morson Group Strengthens Energy Supply Chain Through Acquisition of GPG and Aurora

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Morson Group Strengthens Energy Supply Chain Through Acquisition of GPG and Aurora

The Morson Group has completed two major acquisitions designed to enhance its capabilities within the energy infrastructure sector and help address the growing demand for skills, capacity and scalability across the UK’s power network.

The group has purchased Grosvenor Power Group (GPG), a prominent Tier 2 high-voltage transmission and distribution integration specialist, alongside Aurora Power Consulting Ltd, a respected independent consultancy in power systems analysis. Both organisations will join Morson Praxis, the company’s engineering and technical consultancy division, while collaborating closely with Morson Vital for workforce deployment and Morson Nexus for training and skills development.

Ged Mason OBE, Executive Chairman of Morson Group said: “We are delighted to welcome GPG and Aurora Power Consulting to the Morson Group with both organisations bringing a huge wealth of expertise into our business.

“There is an urgent need to increase capacity in the Tier 2 energy infrastructure supply chain as the UK’s Tier 1 transmissions suppliers deliver a once-in-a-generation upgrade across the UK’s transmission and distribution network. The success of this critical programme demands not just expertise, but skills, scalability and integration across the delivery chain, from engineering and design through to boots on the ground installation. With complimentary capabilities across Morson Praxis, Morson Vital, Morson Edge and Morson Nexus, our acquisition of GPG and Aurora Power Consulting is not only a significant step forward in our energy sector ambitions but also a milestone for the energy industry and the UK’s energy resilience.”

GPG brings extensive expertise in high-voltage construction and commissioning, operating across power, transformer and oil service divisions. With 40 years of industry experience, the company delivers comprehensive installation, maintenance and repair services for HV systems between 33kV and 400kV, including infrastructure for offshore wind and converter substations. As part of Morson Group, GPG will retain its independent operations while benefiting from increased scale and investment in future workforce development.

Aurora Power Consulting, specialising in network planning and power quality analysis, will strengthen Morson Praxis’ engineering capabilities, particularly in FEED and compliance services. Its expertise spans grid code compliance, harmonic and fault-level analysis and support for major transmission and renewable energy integration initiatives.

Both newly acquired companies will continue operating with their current teams and leadership, maintaining service to Tier 1 clients while leveraging the wider group’s resources and strategic direction.

Mark Stephen, Managing Director of GPG, said: “Joining the Morson family enables us to secure long-term growth, invest in the next generation of engineering talent, and strengthen our position in a rapidly evolving market. Our teams are excited to work alongside Morson Praxis, Morson Vital and Morson Nexus to enhance our delivery capacity and develop new capabilities.”

Steve Sommerville, Managing Director of Aurora, added: “We’re delighted to be joining the Morson Group, which will allow us to deepen the technical quality of what we do, while gaining the scale and support needed to meet growing demand. We remain committed to our clients and team, but now with enhanced capability and long-term stability.”

The acquisitions come after Morson Group reorganised its operations into four core divisions: Morson Edge, Morson Praxis, Morson Vital and Morson Nexus. Integrating GPG and Aurora enables Morson Praxis to provide comprehensive Tier 2 support for energy infrastructure modernisation as the UK advances towards greater resilience, higher capacity and renewable integration.

Workforce development is a critical component of this strategy. GPG’s existing apprenticeship schemes will be expanded, while Morson Nexus will deliver accredited training programmes for HV engineers, fitters and wiremen. Using GPG’s facilities for hands-on training, SQEP support and mobile training units will help create a sustainable talent pipeline to support future infrastructure demands.

Chris Burke, CEO of Morson Praxis said: “The UK is entering a period of monumental change in how electricity is generated, moved, and consumed, and that is driving a sharp and sustained increase in demand across the transmission and distribution network. The talented Grosvenor and Aurora teams bring a wealth of valuable expertise and experience in the energy sector, strengthening the Morson Group’s ability to support critical national infrastructure programmes and our Tier 1 partners with the right people, skills and delivery capability as they respond at pace.”

Ultimate guide to real-time stock trading tools: Why Data Clarity is the New Edge

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Ultimate guide to real-time stock trading tools: Why Data Clarity is the New Edge

In the modern financial landscape, the difference between a successful trade and a missed
opportunity often comes down to milliseconds and metadata.

As we move further into 2026, the reliance on basic & live equity data software; is no longer enough to maintain a competitive advantage. To succeed, traders must look beyond simple price action and into the very fabric of market microstructure.

This guide explores the evolution of real-time share market platforms, the necessity of
high-fidelity data, and why Bookmap has solidified its reputation as the best tool for
visualising the invisible forces of the stock market.

Table of contents

1. The Shift from Static to Dynamic Data
2. Decoding Live Equity Data Software: Level 1 vs. Level
3. Why Bookmap is the Best for Order Flow Visualisation
4. Analysing Bookmap Reviews: What the Pro Community Says
5. Technical Infrastructure: Low-Latency and High Frame Rates
6. Listicle: 5 Reasons Bookmap Dominates Real-Time Analysis
7. Comparing the Giants: Bookmap vs. Traditional Analytics
8. Conclusion: Investing in Your Infrastructure

1. The Shift from Static to Dynamic Data

For decades, retail traders were satisfied with instant stock price monitoring tools that
provided a simple ticker and a candlestick chart. These tools tell you where the price is, but
they fail to explain why it is there

In the era of financial market analytics software, data is no longer just a number; it is a
map. Professional firms use investment research technology to track the intent of other
participants. If you are still using static charts, you are essentially flying a plane with only an altimeter, while the professionals are using 3D radar. This is where advanced trading
infrastructure solutions become vital.

2. Decoding Live Equity Data Software: Level 1 vs. Level 2

When searching for real-time stock trading tools, the first clarification is usually: What kind
of data do you actually need?

● Level 1 Data: Provides the basic NBBO (National Best Bid and Offer), last price, and
daily volume. This is sufficient for long-term investors but woefully inadequate for
active traders.
● Level 2 Data (Market Depth): Shows the full range of buy and sell orders waiting to
be executed. This is the fuel for live stock market data systems.

Without a tool like Bookmap, Level 2 data is just a flickering wall of numbers (the DOM) that is impossible for the human brain to process in real-time. Bookmap takes this raw data and converts it into a color-coded heatmap, allowing you to see the gravity of large orders
before the price ever reaches them.

3. Why Bookmap is the Best for Order Flow Visualisation

If you ask professional order flow traders to name the best platform for seeing the market’s
true intent, Bookmap is almost always the answer. It doesn’t just display data; it tells a
cinematic story of the auction process.

While other real-time share market platforms try to overlay indicators on top of price,
Bookmap focuses on the Heatmap. This heatmap records the history of the limit order
book. You can see when a large institutional buyer enters the fray, how they move their
orders to chase; price, and when they suddenly pull their liquidity (spoofing). This level of
transparency is why Bookmap is considered the gold standard in real-time financial
instruments tracking.

4. Analysing Bookmap Reviews: What the Pro Community Says

To understand the impact of a tool, one must look at the user base. Bookmap 500+ reviews across major platforms like Trustpilot and specialised trading forums highlight a few recurring themes:
● The ‘Aha!’ moment: Many Bookmap reviews mention that after years of struggling
with technical analysis, seeing the heatmap made the market finally make sense.
● Reliability: In the world of low-latency trading data providers, stability is king.
Bookmap reviews frequently praise the platform’s ability to handle massive data
bursts during high-volatility events (like FOMC meetings or earnings) without lagging.
● Educational Ecosystem: Users often point to the Trader’s Lab as a reason why
Bookmap is the best all-in-one solution. It isn’t just software; it’s a community of
professionals teaching you how to read the footprints of giants.

With a consistent 4.5+ star rating, the consensus is clear: for serious traders, the
subscription is an investment in clarity.

5. Technical Infrastructure: Low-Latency and High Frame Rates

The technical specification of your trading tools matters. Most web-based stock trading
tools with real-time market data refresh at 1-second intervals. In high-frequency
environments, a second is an eternity.

Bookmap is engineered for bulge bracket bank trading desks levels of performance,
delivering up to 40 frames per second. This ensures that when you see a Volume Bubble;
(a visual representation of a trade), it is happening now, not three seconds ago. This high-
refresh rate is critical for identifying high-frequency institutional arbitrage and other
algorithmic footprints that disappear as quickly as they appear.

6. 5 Reasons Bookmap Dominates Real-Time Analysis

1. The Heatmap (Historical Depth): Unlike a standard DOM that only shows the current orders, Bookmap shows where orders were. This allows you to identify ‘sticky’ liquidity levels that institutions have been defending for hours.
2. Volume Bubbles: These provide a three-dimensional view of trades. The size of the
bubble represents the volume, and the color indicates whether the buyer or seller
was more aggressive.
3. Iceberg Detection: Bookmap is arguably the best tool for unmasking and hidden
orders. Its proprietary algorithms detect when a large participant is slicing; an order
to hide their true size.
4. Multi-Asset Flexibility: Whether you are trading US Equities, Futures, or Crypto,
Bookmap integrates with top-tier data providers like dxFeed and Rithmic to provide
a unified view.
5. Custom Indicators: From ‘Large Lot Trackers’ to ‘Stop Run Probes’ Bookmap
allows you to filter out the noise and focus exclusively on the ‘Smart Money’.

7. Comparing the Giants: Bookmap vs. Traditional Analytics Feature

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While TradingView is excellent for scanning and Bloomberg is the king of news, Bookmap
occupies a unique niche. It provides the visual depth of an institutional terminal but at a price point and usability level accessible to the dedicated retail trader.

8. Conclusion: Investing in Your Infrastructure

If you are serious about professional firm trading, you cannot rely on amateur tools. The
market is a zero-sum game where the participants with the best information win.

Choosing Bookmap means choosing to see the market without the lag of traditional
indicators. It means understanding the auction, identifying the liquidity, and trading with the confidence that comes from seeing exactly where the big players are positioned.

As demonstrated by thousands of Bookmap reviews, this isn’t just another charting tool – it is one of the best investments a trader can make in their own execution infrastructure.
In 2026, don’t just watch the price. Watch the orders. Watch the intent. Watch the market live on Bookmap.

Ready to Level Up?

To get started with real-time stock trading tools, you could explore the Bookmap trial alongside a high-quality data feed like dxFeed. See for yourself why the most successful traders in the world have moved away from candlesticks and toward the Heatmap.

 

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