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NEWS | Published May 9th 2021, 1:01 pm

Radical Sportscars announces new Swiss dealership

Radical Sportscars has announced Acqua Rossa Motorsport as its new dealer in Switzerland, which comes as part of the global sports racing car manufacturer's continuing expansion.

NEWS | Published May 9th 2021, 12:12 pm

Recycling collections to made more consistent and plastic bag charge goes up to 10p

Under new proposals released by Environment Secretary George Eustice, every home in England will see a boost to recycling. In an effort to protect the environment and to keep with targets set to eliminate all ‘avoidable waste’ by 2026.

NEWS | Published May 8th 2021, 9:03 am

Changing the world in four days: TAG’s Andy Mills-Brown selected for US Reality TV show with a twist

Talent Artistic Group [TAG] founder and CEO, Andy Mills-Brown, has been chosen to feature as a co-captain in Season Two of the innovative and ground-breaking US Reality TV show, The Social Movement.

NEWS | Published May 8th 2021, 8:08 am

Grant Schapps announces green list of travel destination

On May 17th, the rules around foreign travel are being relaxed to allow people in England to take foreign holidays. The travel and hospitality industries had been looking forward to the announcement of which countries would be on the green list, meaning that visitors would be able to visit without having to quarantine upon their return.

NEWS | Published May 7th 2021, 10:04 am

PM announces new UK-India trade arrangement set to create 6,500 jobs

During a virtual meeting earlier this week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Modi, agreed a new Enhanced Trade Partnership which will bring £1 billion worth of new trade between the countries and generate 6,500 jobs.

NEWS | Published May 7th 2021, 8:08 am

Hartlepool by-election: Conservatives secure seat for first time in 50 year history

The Conservatives have won the Hartlepool by-election by 15,529 vote to Labours 8,859. It is the first time since the seat has been won since it was created in 1974. Jill Mortimer, the Tory candidate has overturned a labour majority of 3,600 to soo n become the first Conservative MP for the constituency.

NEWS | Published May 6th 2021, 9:09 am

MENTA to resume in-person networking events this month

MENTA business support have announced that they will resume in-person networking events in May, with three host venues having already been selected across Suffolk.

NEWS | Published May 6th 2021, 9:09 am

Killing industry competitiveness and leaving individuals at risk: GTE chief calls for government to crack down on tax-avoiding umbrella companies

Writing for the Leaders Council, Global Tunnelling Experts UK Ltd Managing Director, Kevin Browning, discusses the impact of tax-avoiding umbrella companies on the infrastructure sector and on individuals, and calls on the government to crack down on the issue.

NEWS | Published May 5th 2021, 2:02 pm

Kiwi Movers look back at a successful, yet challenging year

Kiwi Movers director, Regan McMillan, has written a guest blog for The Leaders Council, looking at the effects Covid-19 has had on the business over the past 12 months. Assessing the changes in working practices as well as knock on effects from hospitality closures and the need for self-storage as offices complying with social distancing rules. The company has a long history across London and works in storage, removals, transport and logistics.

NEWS | Published May 5th 2021, 7:03 am

FlyResearch poll: week 57 update

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, London based online market research agency FlyResearch has been issuing weekly polls to project how the outbreak has impacted the daily life of UK citizens.

NEWS | Published May 4th 2021, 2:02 pm

Leaders Council Chairman, Lord Blunkett, set to be opening speaker for Inaugural Right2Learn conference

Right2Learn (R2L), are a campaign group that seeks to show how important properly funded lifelong learning is to the life chances of millions. The group was formed after the publication of the findings from the 2019 Lifelong Learning Commission called for everyone of any age and background to have access to properly funded education.

NEWS | Published May 4th 2021, 7:03 am

“From star to galaxy”: an interview with Strategy Sprints founder Simon Severino

Speaking on the Leaders Council Podcast, Strategy Sprints founder and CEO Simon Severino discusses how his business has adapted to meet the Covid-19 challenge.

NEWS | Published May 3rd 2021, 7:07 am

G7 commits to $15 billion in finance to help women in developing countries

G7 Foreign and Development Ministers meeting in London this week will invest $15 billion in development finance over the next two years to help women in developing countries access jobs, build resilient businesses and respond to the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19.

NEWS | Published May 3rd 2021, 7:03 am

Thrapston vandalism: Spirotech donates new war memorial statue

Sawtry-based engineering company Spirotech Group has made and donated a new war memorial statue to the Northamptonshire town of Thrapston, following an incident of vandalism last year.


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