LONDON, UK. October 8th, 2026 – A family-led fitness initiative in Deptford is setting its sights on wider growth after combining community fitness, martial arts, dance and youth development under one roof. Founded by siblings Jonathan Moore and Hannah Ruth-Moore, MGM Gym is building on the foundations established since 2023, with plans to increase membership and extend its services both online and through its existing school partnerships.

The organisation takes its name from the siblings’ father, Milton George Moore. Since opening in Deptford, MGM Gym has attracted approximately 80 members, and its founders are working towards more than doubling that number over the next year.

Muay Thai is a central part of the gym’s programme, with Jonathan leading sessions that combine technical martial arts instruction and physical conditioning. Alongside improving fitness, participants are encouraged to develop self-belief, mental wellbeing and personal discipline.

Members can also access functional fitness training designed to support everyday movement and physical health. Dance is another key element of the offering, led by Hannah Ruth-Moore through Sayaw Studios, the organisation’s dedicated dance space.

Hannah is a professional dancer with more than three decades of experience. Her programme welcomes children, young people and adults, using dance to develop movement skills, strength and fitness while complementing the gym’s wider activities.

The siblings bring more than 50 years of combined professional experience to MGM Gym. Their commitment to supporting young people, however, was established long before the Deptford facility opened its doors.

Since 2012, they have worked with schools throughout London, providing tailored dance and Muay Thai programmes. Their work now extends to approximately 20 schools, reaching around 3,000 pupils every week.

Aimed at students aged 11 to 18, the programmes use physical activity as a way to encourage wider personal development. Young people can take part in dance, Muay Thai or a combination of both, with an emphasis on building skills that extend beyond the classroom.

“We have been supporting schools and providing dance and Muay Thai programmes since 2012, operating within 20 schools in London and working with around 3,000 pupils a week,” Jonathan said. “For us, it is about life-skill development. Hard work, discipline, honesty and fun are the messages we like to put across.”

The school programmes remain a cornerstone of MGM’s work, providing continuity between its community gym, youth mentoring and relationships with educational settings.

Digital delivery is also part of the siblings’ experience. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they successfully took their programmes online, and they are now considering how to re-establish and grow that provision. A new version of the MGM Gym website is scheduled to launch later this year.

The relaunch is expected to support this development by giving the organisation a stronger platform to showcase its services and connect with people outside its immediate geographical area.

MGM Gym has continued to build its presence in Deptford through its membership and community initiatives, including the creation of a dedicated running club.

As the organisation enters its next phase, Jonathan and Hannah plan to build on this progress through gradual growth, using the knowledge gained from years of working with schools, families and gym members to guide future decisions.

Jonathan’s ambitions extend beyond the organisation’s current base. “I see MGM Gyms in every city and town in the country, I really do think that could happen,” he said. “We have come so far since opening in Deptford.”

For now, the priorities are to grow membership, strengthen the digital offering after the website relaunch and continue delivering the school and mentoring programmes that have supported thousands of pupils over the years.

By developing these services together, the siblings hope to establish MGM Gym as a broader UK organisation while preserving the local relationships and community purpose that have shaped its journey.

LONDON, UK. October 8th, 2026: ONEEV is gaining ground in the UK’s electric vehicle market, becoming the country’s leading free EV app less than 12 months after its full launch. The platform is already helping thousands of drivers across the UK and Ireland manage charging and plan journeys without relying on a collection of separate services.

Co-founded by Tim Moore and Lyndon Gough, the business grew out of their shared experiences of the frustrations associated with owning and driving an electric vehicle. Unreliable charger information, multiple apps and a fragmented range of ownership services highlighted the need for a simpler alternative.

ONEEV now connects drivers to more than 70,000 charge points, combining charging access, payments, journey planning and additional EV services within one platform.

The company’s progress began with an idea in early 2024, developed into a beta platform during 2025 and reached full public launch in December 2025.

Through the app, drivers can search for charge points, check live availability, compare real-time prices, complete secure payments and receive immediate charging receipts. They can also map out journeys with charging stops included, helping make longer trips more predictable. Registration provides free access to the app’s core charging, payment and journey-planning features.

Where many charging apps are designed around a particular network or operator, ONEEV takes an independent approach, allowing users to access infrastructure from multiple providers through one service.

“We don’t need to tie ourselves to any one provider because we work with them all,” said co-founder Tim Moore.

Accurate information is central to the platform’s approach. The company reports data accuracy of 99.8 per cent through its ONEEV technology platform, supporting more confident decisions when drivers choose where to charge.

The app also extends beyond public charging, connecting users with EV-related services such as home charger installation, insurance, tyres, breakdown cover and accessories.

Drivers can additionally benefit from a loyalty scheme that rewards charging activity, with incentives including gift cards.

Moore said: “The original idea came from our own experiences as EV drivers. We felt there was an opportunity to simplify a process that had become fragmented and frustrating for many people. We’re creating value for both drivers and charging providers by bringing everything together in one place.”

Co-founder Lyndon Gough added: “Reliable information remains one of the most important factors in creating a better charging experience. Our focus has been on giving drivers confidence that the information they see is accurate and up to date.”

The founders recognised that the complexity of EV ownership extended well beyond finding a charger. Drivers frequently had to use different services for charging, navigation, insurance, vehicle maintenance, tyres and roadside assistance, making everyday ownership more difficult than necessary.

As the UK and Ireland platform continues to grow, the business is preparing for its next stage of development. Its longer-term expansion plans include Europe, Australia and the United States once the UK offering has been fully developed.

With electric vehicle adoption continuing to rise, ONEEV aims to meet growing demand for a more connected ownership experience that brings charging, payments and related services together in a single driver-focused app.

LIVERPOOL, UK, October 8, 2026: As aspiring investors look for different ways to access the property market, Lease Options Mastery is restarting its programme of face-to-face training after more than half a year away from live events. Founded by property entrepreneur and investor Nicky Greer, the academy is returning with practical education focused on lease options and other approaches that may offer alternatives to conventional property acquisition.

The organisation returned to in-person training in September with an event in Heathrow, London, and plans to hold another session in October. A Liverpool bootcamp is also in development for later this year, bringing the academy back to the North of England for the first time in almost two years.

The pause in live training followed uncertainty affecting parts of the property industry, alongside wider geopolitical concerns that influenced event planning. The latest return signals a renewed commitment to in-person learning as people continue to investigate different ways of entering the property sector.

Lease Options Mastery was established by Greer to help aspiring investors understand lease option agreements and how they can be used in property transactions. Under these arrangements, an investor may secure contractual rights over a property before purchasing it, potentially providing an alternative to strategies that require substantial upfront capital and mortgage borrowing.

Its three-day bootcamps provide practical instruction on finding motivated sellers, identifying properties not widely advertised on the open market, understanding contractual arrangements and avoiding mistakes that can affect inexperienced investors.

Greer said: “We are pleased to be returning to in-person events and giving people the opportunity to learn and connect over the course of a three-day programme. There remains significant interest in alternative property strategies, particularly from those who may have been excluded by some of the traditional barriers to entry.”

The academy has also entered into a new agreement to broaden its property sourcing network. According to the business, the initiative is designed to connect members with potential investment properties available below prevailing market values and strengthen the practical support provided alongside its training.

For those unable to travel to live sessions, monthly online training will remain part of the programme, allowing members to continue learning remotely.

Beyond the UK, Greer is assessing possible international expansion opportunities. After examining markets outside the Middle East over the past year, Florida has become one of the locations under consideration for future development.

“We see potential for the lease option model in a number of overseas markets, and Florida is one area we will continue to explore. It represents an interesting opportunity as we develop our international presence,” Greer said.

Greer has also welcomed government changes involving Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs), which are expected to shorten the qualifying vacancy period before councils can intervene in certain long-term empty properties.

These orders allow local authorities to manage vacant residential homes and return them to occupation while the properties remain in their owners’ ownership. Supporters say the revised rules could help bring more homes back into circulation, address neglected properties and ease some pressures on local housing markets.

Greer said: “Reducing the qualifying period for EDMOs from two years to six months has the potential to unlock significant housing stock that would otherwise remain unused. For property investors and local authorities alike, it creates opportunities to bring empty homes back into productive use while helping address local housing demand. It is an area we expect to become increasingly important over the next 12 months.”

Following the changes, Lease Options Mastery has incorporated updated EDMO-related guidance into its training materials, outlining the framework and the potential role investors could play in returning vacant homes to use.

With live sessions returning and further dates planned, the academy intends to maintain its focus on accessible property education and developments shaping the investment landscape. Its programme will continue to address opportunities in the UK and international markets for people considering alternatives to traditional property investment.