She offers half of the money for 1.5% after calling the duo ‘exceptional’.

Suleyman reckons he can use his money more effectively, so is OUT.

Those are the comments of Jones. He is OUT.

As is Sara Davies, who is yet to invest on her final episode as a Dragon. She will, however, sign up to the company, so it’s not all bad news.

Bartlett questions how the two can compete with the giants of the telecoms industry.

Jones, who thinks the two are there for him, is doubtful of the business because it is only at 8,000 customers.

The pair are asking for £110,000 for 1% of the business.

Andy Aitken and Josh Mihill enter the Den with Honest Mobile, the UK’s first certified B Corporation mobile network, and one built on sustainability and transparency.

Founded in 2019, Honest Mobile gives 1% of its revenue to environmental causes and is officially carbon negative.

Its key feature, the Smart SIM, is a data-only eSIM that connects to whichever of the UK’s four major networks – EE, O2, Three or Vodafone – offers the strongest signal when your main SIM drops out.

Starting from £3.75 per month, the plan offers unlimited data on 500+ supported apps and free roaming in more than 180 countries.

Honest also rewards loyal users with monthly bill discounts, encouraging customers to stay for the long term.

Bhojwani leaves the Den with a £35,000 investment from Steven Bartlett.

Bartlett will take a 40% stake in the firm.

Bartlett offers all of the money, £35,000, but wants 50%.

Bhojwani counters and asks for 40%.

All Dragons, bar Bartlett, are out.

Bhojwani has had issues due to the fact that the tape isn’t clear.

Bhojwani shows the Dragons his product.

I’m massively impressed, but also not an investor on Dragons’ Den…

They seem to think it’s clever too, though, or at least Peter Jones does.

Next up is Nottinghamshire entrepreneur Rajan Bhojwani, an eye surgeon turned inventor who is taking on one of life’s small but frustrating challenges with his product SeeTheTape.

The concept is simple – instead of the usual light cardboard core, SeeTheTape is wound around a dark one, making it easier to spot where the tape ends.

Bhojwani launched the brand in 2024, saying the darker background helps the eye naturally detect contrast more easily.

A two-pack of rolls currently retails for £5.99 on Amazon and he’s hoping the Dragons will think that the idea can stick.

Suleyman is also OUT.

Jones says that the duo’s commitment is “off the charts” but thinks it is too early too invest. He is OUT.

The pair exit the Den with a raft of plaudits, but no deal.

Bartlett is the first OUT.

Meaden is also OUT as she thinks there will be too much cash tied up in stock.

Davies thinks that she cannot get the numbers to stack to make it an investment opportunity, and is also OUT.

 

They are asking for £75,000 for 10% of the business

First into the Den are Nottingham-based co-founders Laura Grant and Stacey Green, creators of Shades, a dancewear brand designed to celebrate diversity.

Launched in 2023, Shades offers dancewear in four tones – Pearl, Raven, Uday and Bojangles – covering light to deep complexions.

The brand’s range includes children’s tights, socks and belts, as well as adult ballet shoes and convertible tights.

Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s episode of Dragons’ Den.

Ahead of the 8pm start, have a read of how Steven Bartlett approached his Dragons’ Den debut.

Earlier this week the serial entrepreneur revealed how his new company – Steven.com – had announced it had closed a major eight-figure investment in a deal that valued the business at $425m (£320m).

Tonight, millions of people will see Bartlett take his familiar place in the Den when the 14^th and final episode of series 22 of Dragons’ Den is screened.

Newark and Sherwood District Council has launched a new AI and Data Academy with Multiverse to boost digital skills and support its digital strategy for 2025–2028.

Following a successful pilot, 50 council staff will now receive training in AI tools and data analytics to improve productivity, reduce admin burdens and deliver smarter public services.

Courses such as AI Powered Productivity and Data Insights for Business Decisions will aim to help employees use tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and Gemini to make data-driven decisions.

Octopus Apollo VCT has launched a £100 million fundraise, including a £25m overallotment, as it looks to expand its portfolio of established B2B software companies.

With net assets of £523m and investments in around 45 businesses, the VCT targets firms generating £2–£8m in annual revenue – positioning itself at the mature end of the venture capital trust spectrum.

Over the past five years to September 2025, the London firm has delivered a 53.2% net asset value total return, while targeting an average annual dividend of 5% of NAV.

Author: Patrick Killeen

FinTech entrepreneur Tom Greenwood, founder of Volt and Velocity, has been discharged from hospital in Greece after a serious quad bike accident left him fighting for his life for over a month.

The 50-year-old was injured on August 20th while riding on the island of Mykonos, sustaining multiple fractures below the waist and reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest while receiving emergency treatment.

His condition gradually improved over the following weeks and he was discharged earlier this month.

The UK government has confirmed £55 billion in long-term R&D funding to accelerate the next generation of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Announced by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the investment secures funding for major research agencies such as UKRI, ARIA and the Met Office, as part of the government’s wider £86bn public R&D commitment.

The allocations will help scale discoveries that improve everyday life, from airport security technology to cancer treatments, while unlocking billions more in private investment.

Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said the funding will back “the best and brightest researchers and innovators”.