New research from EngineeringUK and The Royal Society, released during National Careers Week (3-8 March), shows that young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are more inclined towards technology and computing careers than their non-SEND counterparts. The findings come from the Science Education Tracker, a large-scale study exploring 7,200 pupils’ experiences and aspirations […]
Scientists have long warned that parts of Miami Beach could be submerged by rising sea levels by the middle of this century, threatening thousands of properties. Yet, against the odds, the Florida city is enjoying a boom. Businesses, entrepreneurs and billionaires are flocking to the Sunshine State, drawn by its pro-growth ethos, minimal taxation, and […]
Channel 4’s commercial arm, Channel 4 Sales, has unveiled an exclusive competition for UK-based Certified B Corporations (“B Corps”), offering five winners the chance to share in £600,000 of free advertising airtime. Partnering with B Lab UK – the non-profit behind the UK B Corp movement – Channel 4 seeks to showcase businesses that meet […]
Sky Media has confirmed that its Sky Zero Footprint Fund will be back in 2025 with an expanded format designed to create meaningful environmental progress through advertising. After taking a year’s break to refine the initiative, the advertising arm of Sky is once again offering £2 million in media support to brands and organisations at […]
Ambitious plans to promote timber as a primary building material and spur economic growth were outlined at the Timber in Construction (TiC) Summit in London. Environment Minister Mary Creagh announced an updated TiC Roadmap, designed to accelerate the UK’s adoption of timber-based builds, reduce carbon emissions, and ease the nation’s housing shortage. Under this expanded […]
A centuries-old craft at the heart of British manufacturing is under mounting pressure to navigate complex global trading obstacles, as fresh data reveals that 80% of UK-produced saddles are shipped overseas—particularly to the USA, Europe and Australia. Despite the prestige and international regard for British leatherworking, industry leaders warn that post-Brexit regulations, export financing, and […]
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, must use her upcoming Spring Statement to unveil targeted measures that will keep the UK’s late-stage entrepreneurial firms from seeking more fruitful investment avenues abroad. Simon Gleeson, a Partner at leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, argues that failing to support home-grown unicorns and pre-IPO companies could damage the […]
Nearly half of UK adults claim to have experienced some form of workplace discrimination, according to a major new survey by HR software provider CIPHR. The findings, from a poll of 4,000 UK adults, highlight a persistent culture of bias in hiring and day-to-day employment practices, affecting individuals from all backgrounds and industries. Almost one […]
House prices have climbed three times faster than flat values since the start of the pandemic, with cladding concerns and mounting service charges weighing on the popularity of apartments, according to research from Zoopla. The property portal’s data suggests that UK house prices have risen by 24 per cent over the past five years, compared […]
In an effort to ease tensions with the farming sector, Environment Secretary Steve Reed is set to confirm a five-year extension of the UK’s seasonal farm worker scheme. The announcement, due at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference, follows weeks of discontent sparked by inheritance tax changes in the spring budget. Under the extended scheme, […]