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SustainCERT’s CEO reflects on her mission to deliver credibility to climate action SustainCERT founder and CEO Marion Verles joined “A Moment With” to reflect on her professional journey in climate action and share how her business delivers quality and credibility to climate action. ‘You can’t manage what you don’t measure’ is a phrase that has underpinned many elements of climate action in the last decade. That is where SustainCERT comes in. As a climate impact verifier, it provides third party assessment of climate impact projects. This brings credibility to these results, used in the context of sustainability reporting and contributing…

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BRIDGEPOINT takes a stake in Samy Alliance alongside Aurica Capital to accelerate the company’s growth and internationalization to become a global reference for integrated marketing solutions based on data and creativity. The founders and the international management team will continue to lead this new growth phase. Samy Alliance, an integrated, social-first technology- and data-enabled digital marketing and communications company, announces that Bridgepoint has become a shareholder. Aurica Capital remains the company’s key partner with a 48% stake following this deal. The transaction will help the company accelerate achieving the objectives defined in its strategic plan and consolidate its position as…

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It’s in the bag this Christmas: JD ‘Forever Forward’ celebrates over 25 years of the iconic JD duffle, cementing its unrivalled status in British youth culture Today JD, the leading retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, launches its 2023 Christmas campaign ‘Forever Forward’ – a celebration of creativity, resilience, and passion, aimed to empower and inspire the next generation. JD recognises the impact and influence young individuals have in shaping the future, and ‘Forever Forward’ is a tribute to their unwavering spirit of encouraging self-expression, embracing uniqueness, and relentlessly driving positive change. In this year’s campaign, it’s the iconic…

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DISCOVER THE BEST FESTIVE WORKSHOPS TO GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT THIS SEASON Get creative with friends this Christmas at one of Wecandoo’s premium immersive artisan workshops From wreath-making and bauble-blowing, to beer-brewing and gløgg-tasting, Wecandoo’s community of local artisans have something new to teach everyone London-based artisan workshop community, Wecandoo, has launched a range of festive-themed workshops to get the curious and creative into the Christmas spirit. Alongside the usual collection of 100 creative workshops available, Londoners can now find additional limited-edition festive experiences, from glass-blowing bauble making to seasonal wreath-making. Looking for a special activity to celebrate Christmas with friends?…

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For the first time, festive visitors can sit within the 12 metre-high Christmas Tree and be transported to a wonderful world of literature courtesy of Penguin Books. St. Pancras International officially unveiled its much-loved and highly anticipated Christmas Tree, in partnership with Hatchards, the UK’s oldest bookshop and one of the station’s many iconic retailers. Lighting up the station and bringing an abundance of festive cheer to London, the 2023 Christmas Tree is inspired by the magical ability of both books and train travel to transport people to exciting new places. Standing at 12 metres tall, the Christmas tree features…

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Willows on The Roof Heated Domes Return for a Stellar Autumn/Winter Season. Rooftop bar fans rejoice as the hugely popular heated domes return to elevated drinking and dining venue Willows On The Roof. At Willows, alfresco dining is possible all year round thanks to their cosy domes and heated cabins, and as Oxford Street prepares for the Christmas season, what better way to escape the bustle of the High Street than a top floor retreat above John Lewis? Positioned perfectly above the heart of London’s shopping district, you can indulge in a blend of warmth, luxury, and festive atmosphere. Whether…

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And this time, she’s joined by her actress-come-chef daughter, Hannah Lederer, to help you plan the perfect retro Christmas – Warninks Snowball anyone? Warninks fans and cocktail enthusiasts, get your cocktail glasses ready, because the iconic Helen Lederer is back! Following her fabulous Warninks debut in the 80s, Helen has returned to our digital screens alongside her talented chef daughter, Hannah Lederer, to help make this Christmas a wonderfully retro celebration like no other. The delightful mother-daughter-duo have partnered with Warninks to create a new guide on how to host an unforgettable, 80s nostalgic Christmas party – because “retro” is set…

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In recent years, the trading card community has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the popularity of trading cards, transitioning from a once niche pastime to a thriving global industry. The pandemic, in particular, served as a catalyst, propelling this hobby into a multi-million dollar arena. Amidst this burgeoning landscape, the London Card Show was started as a place for enthusiasts and professionals to meet in person. Since then, trading card shows have begun popping up all over the country. At the core of this growing industry lies the fundamental allure of trading cards—a confluence of nostalgia, collectability, and the thrill…

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With the UK’s tech industry being the world’s third largest, a surge in tech job opportunities has reportedly reached a 10 year high. With this in mind, The Knowledge Academy were eager to learn more about the UK’s most in-demand tech jobs and skills in 2023, by scraping 10,800 information technology job listings. Based on job location, they also revealed the best UK cities to work in for tech workers and graduates. The top 10 most in-demand tech jobs in 2023 Rank Jobs Current vacancies available Average salary 1 Project Manager 359 £47,295 2 .Net Developer 320 £53,169 3 C# Developer 210 £61,435 4 Software Engineer 181 £50,557 5…

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New research from Nurofen reveals less than half (47%) of women surveyed received a diagnosis for their pain within 11 months compared to two thirds (66%) of men Nearly one in three women feel their long diagnosis time was due to their healthcare professional not taking their pain seriously or dismissing it The survey shows the Gender Pain Gap has widened (from 7% in 2022 to 11% in 2023) Nurofen launches a free PAIN PASS tool to help people talk about their pain with confidence with their healthcare professional New research by Nurofen reveals it takes UK women longer than men to receive a…

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