Krispy Kreme launches ‘Giving Grotto’ in partnership with Make-A-Wish UK Alternative grotto lifts Christmas spirits by focusing on ‘what you give, not what you get’ Grotto launched in response to new research that shows generous acts are contagious Krispy Kreme will thank all Grotto-goers for their generosity with a FREE box of four Original Glazed doughnuts ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and Krispy Kreme is sprinkling some festive joy with the launch of the UK’s first Giving Grotto. In this alternative take on the traditional Christmas Grotto, doughnut lovers will be invited to tell Santa not what they want for…
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HARIBO launches festive game packed with sweet treats to help grown-ups see the funny side when things don’t go to plan at Christmas New research from HARIBO shows that Christmas doesn’t always go to plan, as 86% experience mishaps over the festive season. 64% of grown-ups are in the pursuit of perfection, wanting the festivities to be faultless. But, if we don’t see the fun side, adults can risk losing sight of what Christmas is all about. The pressure leads to people getting stressed (25%) and frustrated (23%) when mishaps happen. To help, HARIBO is encouraging the nation to see…
NUMBER OF PEOPLE SEEKING HELP NEARLY TRIPLED IN THE LAST YEAR COST OF LIVING FACTOR FOR NATIONAL CRISIS IN HOMELESSNESS THIS WINTER WALTHAM FOREST AMOUNG THE HIGHEST RATE OF INCREASE FOR ROUGH SLEEPERS 2022 Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter, now in its 15th year providing winter shelter and food for people who are homeless in Waltham Forest, has seen the number of people seeking help this November (2023) nearly triple, with 28 active cases compared with 10 this time last year (2022). The charity expects to see 180 people use the service during the year April 2023 – March 24 Waltham…
Watching the football, or more recently, the rugby down the pub with a pint is a time-honoured British tradition, and to make sure punters are getting the best experience, a recent study analysed over 3700 UK pubs to determine which is the best for sports fans. The study, by TV and electrical retailer Currys, scored pubs out of an overall 50, against factors such as the average price of a pint in the area, the number of screens, the availability of a big screen, anti-social behaviour figures per postcode and more to give an ultimate list of the best UK sports…
The University of Sussex Business School will be co-hosting a Pavilion at the Blue Zone of COP28 alongside the JUSTNORTH Project. They are one of very few business schools worldwide to be present at this important global event. The JUSTNORTH research project is an alliance between universities developing evidence for economic decision making in the Arctic, a vast area hugely affected by temperature rises. The co-hosted Pavilion will showcase the research and insights of the Just North Project and its partners: the University of Sussex Business School, Michigan Tech University and UiT – The Artic University of Norway. Faculty including…
As corporate giants thrive, and the UK’s entrepreneurial hubs witness the birth of over 700,000 new registered businesses annually, one question stands out: where are the UK’s most favourable cities for business success? Eager to find out which locations in the UK are home to the most corporate giants, experts at Alan Boswell Commercial Insurance looked into the UK cities with the largest companies. The UK Hotspots for Corporate Giants Rank City County No. of Large Companies % of Large Companies 1 London London 132 55.00% 2 Edinburgh Midlothian 8 3.33% 3 Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear 5 2.08% 4 Cambridge Cambridgeshire 4 1.67%…
Doctor who helps people live longer and healthier lives is named female speaker of the year Doctor and longevity coach Dr Alka Patel has been named Female Speaker of the Year in a prestigious awards ceremony. After a long career as a GP, Alka now specialises in helping people live longer while feeling and looking younger. For the last two years, she has combined her work with public speaking, shining a spotlight on important issues surrounding health and wellbeing. The Professional Speakers Academy awarded Alka the prize at its annual awards ceremony at the Riverside Venue in Hounslow, London on…
Introducing, Brityard – a unique and exciting London concept that’s about to change the way we all shop, eat, drink and socialise. What is Brityard? Open every day of the week, you’ll find an immersive food hall and retail space filled with Britain’s finest food, drinks and lifestyle brands with plenty of tantalising opportunities to see, hear, touch, taste and smell. A one-stop shop where you can grab a coffee or a glass of wine depending on the time of day, have a little shop, grab a light bite during your lunch hour, be entertained or rest those weary legs after exploring the neighbouring…
Navigating Party Season: Experts reveal the workplace Christmas party mistakes that could get you FIRED! ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but in the world of office festivities, the line between holiday cheer and professional jeopardy can be thinner than a strand of tinsel. The legal experts at Top Rated Law have teamed up with BACP registered counselor, Georgina Sturmer, to reveal the workplace Christmas party mistakes that could land you a one-way ticket to the naughty list – complete with a P45 in your stocking. Over-Indulging The open bar may be tempting, but it’s crucial to pace yourself. Downing one too many…
Leading wedding and events planner Lavinia Stewart-Brown comments: “I really do love weddings in the later months of the year – I think you have a wonderful opportunity to host a really magical celebration. The main thing to consider when planning is the logistics – there are some elements that need an extra bit of thinking when it comes to winter weddings!” Prepare for the weather You are definitely more likely to experience more adverse weather conditions which can impact many areas of your wedding – from parking to outfit choices, so I would really recommend thinking these things through and putting…