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Invennt
Invennt Unveils New Brand Identity Reflecting Its Specialist R & D Tax Relief Focus
Invennt has launched a new brand identity and website reflecting its evolution into a specialist R & D tax relief consultancy serving organisations across the UK and Ireland. The rebrand marks an important milestone in the firm ' s continued development and reinforces its focus on combining technical and tax expertise to deliver robust, evidence-based R & D tax relief services.
As regulatory scrutiny and evidential requirements continue to increase, organisations require specialist support to identify, evidence and realise the value of qualifying R & D activity. The refreshed identity reflects Invennt ' s focus on meeting this need through rigorous assessment methodologies, technical expertise and professional service delivery.
Andrew Hastie said the new identity better reflects the specialist expertise clients increasingly require, while Founder & Director Brendan Morahan described it as a stronger representation of both the firm ' s progress and future ambitions.
The new brand and website are now live at: www. invennt. com
Air IT Group
AI Services Launch
Air IT Group has launched a new suite of AI services designed to help SMEs make more confident decisions about AI adoption and investment. Created to address the growing‘ AI Decision Gap’, the new offering helps businesses identify where AI can deliver the greatest value, prioritise opportunities and build a clear roadmap for implementation. The services combine AI Accelerator workshops, a ready-to-deploy Air Agent Marketplace, bespoke AI agent development and AI Managed Services, supporting organisations from strategy through to deployment and ongoing management. Rather than leading with technology, Air IT Group’ s approach focuses on business outcomes first, helping organisations align AI investment with measurable objectives. Drawing on its own three-year AI transformation journey, Air IT Group has developed a practical, outcome-led framework that gives SMEs the confidence to move from experimentation to execution and realise tangible business benefits from AI.
Read more: www. airit. co. uk / insights-resources / air-it-grouplaunches-new-ai-services-to-closethe-sme-ai-decision-gap /
Contact Charlotte Lewis charlotte. lewis @ airit. co. uk
TrellisWorks
UK firm helps keep Britain’ s biggest infrastructure project connected
Newbury-based connectivity specialist TrellisWorks is supporting six EKFB( Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall) construction sites across an 80km section of HS2, ensuring reliable and secure internet connectivity for day-to-day operations.
The company provides WAN internet services across sites in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire, helping maintain efficient operations, real-time monitoring, communication and access to digital platforms.
TrellisWorks has worked with EKFB since 2020, delivering bespoke connectivity solutions for offices, construction sites and CCTV systems along the HS2 route. Its latest appointment extends the partnership for a further three years.
Director Grant Holman said the collaboration enables TrellisWorks to support one of the UK’ s largest infrastructure projects while driving greater efficiencies through digital technology. EKFB’ s Head of IT, Paul Seagrave, said the continued partnership ensures teams can deliver major infrastructure projects with fast, reliable connectivity across multiple sites and offices.
www. trellisworks. co. uk
AAB
AABIE celebrates 10 years of community impact as Charity Ball raises £ 80,000
AAB ' s annual Charity Ball has raised more than £ 80,000 for AABIE, the firm ' s dedicated charity, as colleagues, clients and supporters gathered at the Hilton Glasgow to celebrate the charity ' s 10th anniversary.
Since its launch in 2016, AABIE has supported more than 325 charities, awarded over £ 590,000 in grant funding and contributed 7,000 volunteering hours across the UK and Ireland. The Glasgow event marked the fourth AABIE Charity Ball, bringing total funds raised through the events to more than £ 280,000.
Over the past 12 months alone, AABIE has donated more than £ 158,000 to 93 charities through funding and volunteering support. Recent beneficiaries in Central Scotland include Held In Our Hearts, theGKexperience SCIO and Team Jak Foundation.
Emma Lancaster, CEO of AAB, said the milestone highlighted the positive impact achieved when colleagues, clients and partners come together to support local communities. Funds raised will support future AABIE grant rounds and community initiatives across the UK and Ireland.
TV Edwards
Three new Heads announced at leading London-based law firm
Whitechapeland Clapham Junctionbased TV Edwards has announced three senior appointments as demand for its expertise in complex family and private client matters continues to grow.
In the first quarter of 2026, the firm saw a 34 % increase in family law instructions compared with the same period last year.
Partner Sarah Inchley has been promoted to Head of Family Law, while Caroline Andrews joins as Head of Family Finance and Cheryl Thompson as Head of Private Client.
Julian Overton, Managing Partner, said:“ The development of our Family Finance and Private Client teams is strategically important for the firm. It creates opportunities to reach new clients, expand our service offering and build on the high-quality work that has earned us our reputation.
“ Together, Caroline, Cheryl and Sarah bring a wealth of experience, expertise and ambition, and will play a key role in driving the continued growth and success of the firm.”
Colibrix ONE
COLIBRIX ONE Partners with Primer to Recover Failed Subscription Renewals
COLIBRIX ONE, the payments infrastructure platform, has partnered with Primer to help subscription businesses recover more recurring payments.
COLIBRIX ONE has built and owns its integration through Primer for Partners. Its clients can keep their existing acquiring systems and add tools that help more renewals go through: card vaulting, structured retries, smart routing and automatic fallback to a backup processor. There is no new integration to build, and customers don’ t need to re-authorise.
Businesses already on Primer can now connect to the COLIBRIX ONE single payment API for fixed, perseat and usage-based billing across the US, UK and Europe.
“ Subscription merchants need more than one way to get a renewal paid,” says Olya Oleh, Head of Partnership and Business Development at COLIBRIX ONE.
More on recurring payments: www. colibrix. one / recurring-payments
Hair Development
Hair Replacement Systems – Only You Will Know
Hair Development has a longstanding heritage in the British Hair Industry, with HQ in east London, the capital’ s heartbeat, and a second location in Chelmsford, Essex.
A natural outcome is vital, discretion a must when overcoming hair loss. The HD is widely acknowledged as the UK’ s leading expert, creator and manufacturer of hair replacement systems, solutions and extensions, to restore hair loss, confidence and self- esteem.
Cousins, Mark Burns MTTS Managing Director and Janis Levy MTTS Creative Director are the LCCI Gold Winner Family Business of the Year 2026, and going forward are the proud London Chamber sponsor for this esteemed award.
With a unique position at the forefront of this specialised industry, a longtime ability to assure every client of constant commitment, high standards, ethically excellent products and practice, Hair Development, showing you the way ahead.
www. hair-development. com hair @ hair-development. com
SIRM
SIRM College to Celebrate the Class of 2026 at Graduation & Awards Ceremony
SIRM College will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2026 at its Graduation & Awards Ceremony on Friday, 27 November 2026, at City Gates Church, Ilford.
The event will bring together graduates, families, employers, education leaders and community partners to recognise student success, resilience and progression. It will also acknowledge the contributions of staff, employers and organisations that have supported learners throughout their educational journey.
The ceremony will highlight outstanding achievements and showcase students who have progressed into employment, further education and new career opportunities.
Junaid, CEO of SIRM College, said:“ Graduation is about much more than receiving a certificate. It represents determination, growth and the opportunities that education can create. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and grateful to everyone who has supported them along the way.”
SIRM College continues to strengthen partnerships with businesses and community organisations across London and Leicester, helping students connect their education with real-world opportunities. The event will run from 10:00am to 4:00pm.