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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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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