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National conference and awards championed the role of PE, sport and play in transforming young lives, including moving memorial legacy project...
Battery intelligence specialist BatteryIQ is calling for the widespread adoption of connected battery-health monitoring across electric vehicles and micromobility, saying the technology could help manufacturers avoid large-scale recalls and identify safety risks long before batteries become dangerous. The call follows recent high-profile electric vehicle battery recalls affecting thousands of cars in the UK, highlighting the growing challenge of managing lithium-ion battery safety as electrifica
The Borderlands Energy Investment Programme (BEIP) has completed its Call for Projects process, selecting 12 local initiatives to accelerate the region’s transition to net zero. The programme aims to help reduce carbon emissions, strengthen energy resilience, and create new green jobs and skills across South Scotland and the North of England. Following an initial assessment, 12 projects have now been shortlisted for this funding. The selected initiatives will be refined over the next 12-18 mon
Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has published its 2024/2025 ESG Report, demonstrating measurable year-on-year progress, improved carbon efficiency and sustained business growth, alongside independently validated environmental and governance milestones. The independently verified report confirms total organisational emissions of 1,329 tCO₂e, representing a 6.32% year-on-year reduction, while revenue increased by 7.91% over the same period. Emissions
A Nottingham primary school has shared a unique solution for schools limited by space and looking to introduce more areas dedicated to storytelling and encouraging a love of reading from reception. Ahead of World Book Day, Bluecoat Primary Academy, part of Archway Learning Trust, has transformed sections of its corridors into three new library spaces for KS1 and KS2 - all aimed at igniting a passion for reading for pleasure. It comes following recent guidance from the Department for Education, o
Yorkshire-based recruitment and people solutions specialist TSA Surveying has marked its first full year as an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) by paying a profit-share bonus to its team. The move, initiated on March 7th last year, sees the surveying and property recruitment firm transfer 100% of its ownership into a trust held for the benefit of its employees. TSA’s turnover hit £14m in 2025 after experiencing 28% year-on-year growth since 2020. The EOT serves as a long-term succession plan for found
A long-standing partnership between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction firm BAM won ‘Highly Commended’ at the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards - one of the most high-profile events in the education sector. The prestigious annual awards recognise those who are shaping a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce through their commitment to apprenticeships and wider training and development. The ‘Best Partnership in Training’ category highlights employer-provider part
A former director in the education and training sector has joined Leeds College of Building (LCB) as Assistant Principal -Partnerships & Adults. Carly Sidebottom joins LCB in the new role following her position as Director of Business Strategy & Compliance at regional training provider, Total Training Provision. Prior to that, Carly served as Head of Adult Skills at Ixion Training (part of Shaw Trust). The newly created post at LCB will support the college’s continued growth. With significant in
Paddy & Scott’s is known for its focus on empowering people, the planet and coffee farming communities, so it comes as no surprise that the team is putting a unique twist on International Women’s Day this year. To celebrate the women making a significant difference to girls in Kenya, the home of their Mount Kenya coffee blend, the company is launching a “month-long takeover” that will see Paddy & Scott’s temporarily rebranded as “Jessie & Ketty’s” for the month of March. This change highlights t
A rising Welsh food influencer and star baker was among the invited guests at a prestigious St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street. Naomi Griffiths, who is completing her apprenticeship at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Bakery in Wrexham, attended the celebration, which brought together leading figures from politics, sport, business and the arts to showcase the country’s culture, talent and produce. “I genuinely thought it was a joke at first,” said Naomi, recalling the moment she received her invit
Strasbourg Sounds Like Art is an exciting new concert initiative that invites musicians to perform amongst works of art in a European museum of...
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Relationship Red Card: 4 in 5 UK Men Choose Football Over Physical Intimacy, New Study Reveals...
LaunchLemonade, the no-code AI platform enabling creators to build and monetise AI agents, has announced the appointment of Joe Leung as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-founder. Joe has been involved with the platform since its early days as one of its first users, but formally joined full-time in January 2026 to lead the company’s technical vision and infrastructure following its oversubscribed pre-seed investment round. Joe brings a wealth of experience from his role as Executive Directo
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, 05 March 2026 - Upleashed today announced the wider availability of PulseAI, an AI-augmented skills matrix platform...
LONDON, 4 March 2026 - EnergyScan uses AI bill reading and smart meter data to monitor the market daily and alert consumers the moment a better...
Grounded Optimism, which sees homeowners embrace authentic interiors that offer a sense of security and warmth, is emerging as one of this spring’s most impactful trends. According to the experts at independent flooring retailer Stories Flooring, homeowners are looking to create homes that feel reassuring, calming and quietly uplifting - and flooring has a huge role to play. Yarl Christie, Founder of Stories Flooring, said: “Grounded Optimism is about choosing materials that feel honest and endu
Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, Europa Worldwide Group (EWG) lays out a new strategy to build on its position as the UK’s leading logistics company moving goods between the UK and the EU. Celebrating its 60th (Diamond) anniversary, the proudly independent logistics provider launches a new brand identity and company manifesto: “Powered by Better.” The refresh signals a new era of expansion for the Kent-based firm, which has quadrupled in size over the last 13 years and has vastly expande
Despite the rise of ‘digital detox’ culture and growing conversations around switching off, new research reveals that nearly two-thirds (63%) of Brits have never taken a break from the internet. More than a third (34%) say they wouldn’t want to either. Only 37% of Brits say they’ve ever taken a digital detox, and just 16% do so regularly, showing that switching off from the internet is still the exception rather than the norm. Fear of being offline helps explain why a true digital detox remains
National retailer Doors 2 Floors will be participating at London Fashion week in September as part of the acclaimed fashion brand Amschela’s Catwalk debut at London Fashion Week. The Batley based company has been commissioned by the prestigious internationally acclaimed fashion brand, Amschela to provide a number of Deanta doors for the catwalk and photoshoot element of their debut at London Fashion Week in September 2026. Headed up by one of Britain’s top new fashion designers, Keri Andriana, A
Gill German MP has hailed the launch of a major new children’s online safety consultation as a breakthrough moment in a campaign she has long championed. The Clwyd North MP says young people in her constituency will help shape the next phase of reform, having spent months leading an online safety campaign with local schools to ensure their “lived experiences” inform national policy. A former teacher and Denbighshire Cabinet Member for Education, Children and Families, Gill welcomed the UK Govern
An inclusive member support specialist has secured a flagship national contract to provide services for a groundbreaking arts access scheme for disabled people. The win marks the launch of The People Connective, a specialist member support business appointed by Arts Council England to deliver the accessible helpdesk for its flagship All In programme. Based in Sandycroft, Deeside, the firm is part of The Card Network, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and is entering a major growth
Verity Systems is attending Data Centre World 2026, taking place this week at ExCeL London as part of Tech Show London. Widely regarded as the world’s largest event dedicated to data centre strategy and infrastructure, it brings together leading technology providers, sector experts and senior decision makers from across the industry. Data Centre World forms part of a wider technology showcase that also includes Cloud and AI Infrastructure, Cloud and Cyber Security Expo, Big Data and AI World and
Hereford water poverty alleviation charity, Hope Spring Wate r, has announced the completion of its first borehole project of 2026 and its...
Snehal Antani, co-founder and CEO of security firm Horizon3.ai: “Cybersecurity teams should build ‘muscle memory’ so they’re prepared when it really matters. The principle of constant practice, well known from disaster recovery, applies equally to cyber resilience.” “Cyber resilience often gets treated as a new challenge driven by modern threats. It isn’t. We solved a version of this problem decades ago in disaster recovery. The lessons still apply,“ said Snehal Antani, co-founder and CEO of cyb
A leading regional law firm is urging people to seek professional advice to write a Will, ensuring they don’t leave behind significant complications and distress for loved ones. Jack Robinson, a senior associate in the Private Client team at mfg Solicitors said it is vital to consult trusted professionals and warned that using unqualified Will writers can lead to costly costs, delays and anguish for relatives. Statistics show that more than half of adults in the UK don’t currently have a Will, b
