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Pension funds pushed out of green investments, say industry figures
While the UK government has called on pension funds to support the UK’s “build back better” agenda by supporting green infrastructure, many have not been able to make the level of investment they wish.
Supporting remote models of care: CW Innovation launches trial of new app
This week, CW Innovation has launched the trial of a new remote care tool known as FibriCheck, which enables stroke patients to test themselves at home for atrial fibrillation [AF].
Labour’s Harman to stand down as MP
Long-serving Labour MP Harriet Harman has revealed that she will step down at the next general election.
Road freight supply chain crisis: Driver Require boss says Parliament must adopt lorry park standards
Driver Require CEO, Kieran Smith, recently appeared in Parliament as a representative of the logistics industry, to provide insight into the challenges currently being faced by the road freight supply chain before the House of Commons Transport Committee.
Hardy Signs boss to make keynote speech at Generation Next event in December
Nik Hardy, managing director of Hardy Signs, is due to appear at a Generation Next networking event at Nottingham Trent University’s Dryden Enterprise Centre on December 15.
“Homeward bound”: How Janis Levy went from showbiz to biz and traded Hollywood for Hair Development
In the final chapter of The Leaders Council's three-part series exploring the unique life and career of Janis Levy, we uncover how the arrival of her daughter prompted a move back to her roots, and how she made the transition from a successful model and actor to an expert businesswoman in the family trade.
PM and Carrie Johnson welcome baby girl in bewildering week
Prime minister Boris Johnson and wife, Carrie, have announced the birth of their second child together.
"When the cat is away, the mice play": Andrew Clowes questions whether public sector home-working benefits schools
Writing for The Leaders Council, Hey With Zion Primary School headteacher Andrew Clowes explores home-working, calling for a national discussion on whether it truly is a better model for productivity in the public sector.
Plan B triggered: Boris Johnson announces new Covid restrictions
Prime minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday that England will move to Covid Winter Plan B, which will see several social restrictions return.
GTC Scotland launches refreshed strategic plan
GTC Scotland, the independent professional and regulatory body for teachers and college lecturers in Scotland, has refreshed the final two years of its strategic plan as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strongmind rolls out Mental Health for Managers training online
In a bid to help more business leaders, Strongmind Resiliency Training has made its popular Mental Health for Managers course available through e-learning.
PM: Inquiry ordered into Downing Street Christmas party
Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that he has ordered an inquiry into the staff Christmas party which took place in Downing Street in December 2020.
Going green: Aonyx strives to play its part in net-zero drive
After the Climate Change Committee recently sounded the alarm that the government is currently on course to miss its climate goals, one business leader has issued a rallying call to industry, urging firms to play their part in the drive toward net-zero.
PM announces strategy to tackle drug-related crime
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a ten-year strategy in England and Wales to crack down on county lines gangs and drug abusers who turn to crime.
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