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As 2021 has seen more people in the UK get talking about climate change with the nation’s successful hosting of the COP26 climate summit, numerous businesses have been joining the effort to cut carbon emissions.

In a three-part series, The Leaders Council explores the unique life and career of Janis Levy, the Hair Development Creative Director who starred as the iconic Cadbury Flake girl and enjoyed a 14-year career in Hollywood.

Portsmouth-based hotel and restaurant Becketts Southsea has been inundated with bookings following its recent appearance on the Channel 4 daytime television show, Four in a Bed.

GQA Qualifications has developed two first-of-their-kind qualifications in collaboration with The European Scout Federation [British Association].

Pentland Medical has recently launched Otiom, the world’s first Internet of Things [IoT] based tracking system for people with dementia and their carers.

Following Section 8 and Section 5 Ofsted inspections in June this year, The Duston School in Northampton has been judged to be a ‘good’ school, receiving the outcome in all six inspection areas.

Acclaim Contracts Ltd, a roofing contractor based in Essex, has launched its new Small Works Division.

The Labour Party has selected former education secretary and chairman of The Leaders Council, Lord Blunkett, to sit on a new council of skills advisers that will help bridge attainment gaps between different regions of the country.

The government’s amended plans for the £86,000 social care cap in England have narrowly been passed in the House of Commons, despite several Conservative MPs rebelling.

Luminita Moraru, analytical chemistry manager at Medical Engineering Technologies [MET] has been appointed to the technical team working on the chemical characterisation aspects of the biocompatibility standard ISO 10993-18.

Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru have agreed a co-operation deal in the Senedd [Welsh Parliament] which will last “for the coming three years”.

UK Brexit minister Lord Frost has acknowledged that some progress was made in last week’s talks with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol but warned that “significant gaps remain” in the search for a resolution.

Every year, November is a time where men’s health enters the limelight and millions come together to raise awareness of issues blighting the wellbeing of men around the world.

This week marks The Institute of Leadership and Management’s annual International Leadership Week, which aims to champion great leadership across the world.