Following today’s budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves for an additional £22.6 billion to reinforce the NHS, 18 Week Support (18WS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the NHS’ aim to reduce waiting lists and deliver an extra 40,000 appointments, scans and operations every week. Using their extensive and experienced clinical teams, 18WS can deploy teams of clinical and operational staff to work at NHS sites to deliver surgical and diagnostic appointments and elective services in evenings and weekends, helping reduce waiting times. “It’s fantastic to see the government prioritising support for the NHS,” says Josh Collins, CEO of 18…
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Last week, thirty students from Fulham Cross School were invited to attend ‘An Audience with Prof. Jimmy Choo’, at the St James and St William West London development, White City Living, giving them a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear insights from one of the world’s most iconic designers. Professor Jimmy Choo, OBE, famed for revolutionizing the luxury shoe industry and co-founding the global brand that bears his name, rose to prominence through hard work and determination. Now a world-renowned designer, Mr. Choo is passionate about sharing his knowledge and success, in order to help nurture and support emerging…
At The Yards, Covent Garden, there’s always something exciting happening! From exclusive offers to special events across its restaurants and stores, it’s a lively destination worth exploring. Recently, The Yards has expanded into Neal Street, welcoming new brands such as Nobody’s Child, Space NK, and Dr. Martens, enhancing its position as a vibrant hub in the heart of Covent Garden. Stay updated with the latest happenings by checking their website to plan your visit and make the most of what The Yards has to offer! Unwind after a day’s shopping at one of the restaurants at The Yards. From modern kebabs to Italian classics, popular destinations including Dishoom, Hawksmoor, BILL’S…
New data reveals the surprising shoe paradox in the capital New analysis of over half a million shoezone sales has revealed a surprising shoe size paradox in London with men in the capital having some of the smallest feet in the UK, whilst women have some of the largest. The data, which analysed sales from 68 cities, revealed nearly a quarter of men in London wear the smallest shoes at a size 6-7 and nearly two-fifths wear a below-average shoe size*. On the other end of the shoe scale, nearly a quarter of women in London wear the largest shoe sizes at…
Marty Britton is the author of the important new book, Screening for the One: How to Gain An Edge In Your Hiring. She’s also the President & CEO of Britton Management Profile Inc., the first ever reference checking company in Canada. Incorporated in 1974, Britton Management Profiles recently celebrated 50 years in business. Marty truly is an ambassador to the industry. She took over the company from her father, the late David Britton, 30 years ago, the only service the company offered at that time was reference checking, with their specialty being executive reference checking. Marty has since added a…
Nugget Savings – a company dedicated to helping parents financially prepare for parenthood – has revealed the UK employers that offer the best parental leave packages for soon-to-be parents which include companies such as Knight Frank, Zoopla, and Lloyds Banking Group. The company analysed over 800 companies’ parental leave packages, submitted by its community of over 200,000 parents-to-be making it the UK’s biggest database of parental leave policies. To authenticate the data, each user has to submit their LinkedIn profile, so Nugget can verify if they are a current or past employee. Traditionally, companies’ parental leave policies have been shrouded in…
Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? Hi, I’m Bridget, co-founder and CEO of YouCanBookMe. YCBM is a free online scheduling tool, a booking page with your calendar, which shows your free times that others can secure to book you. Built for small businesses, the tool saves time and helps clients make money. We are a remote, bootstrapped company with a team living around the world. Can you please tell us in your own words how did you start? Before starting YCBM, I worked as a Special Advisor for the UK Government, and…
Sarah Lawrie presents: As Long As We Are Breathing Meditations on Survival and Beyond True story of surviving the Holocaust and forging a path to acceptance and forgiveness Written by Diane Samuels | Directed by Ben Caplan Arcola Theatre, 29 January – 1 March A real-life story about trauma, survival and ultimately healing, As Long As We Are Breathing combines physical theatre and music with audio and video to depict the extraordinary journey of Miriam Freedman who, after surviving the Holocaust, managed to find her way to forgiveness. Born in Bratislava (then Czechoslovakia, now Slovakia), Miriam spent most of her childhood during the…
Moneypenny spoke to gifting expert, Mel Leslie, to reveal what common secret Santa gifts say about your personality. Common gifts include mugs, gift-cards, candles, and more. Mel also reveals the best gifts to buy for introverted and extroverted personalities. Secret Santa is a beloved workplace tradition, bringing a mix of excitement, mystery, and mischief to an office environment. But the gift you end up with can say a lot about your personality, whether you end up with a quirky gadget, a novelty item, or something cozy – each gift hints at something about the receiver’s personality. To unwrap the Secret…
LONDON EDUCATORS RECOGNISED IN PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS Five educators and schools from across have been announced as Gold Winners at the 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards, considered the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession. Surrey Square Primary School was announced as the Gold Winner of the Award for Making a Difference – Primary School of the Year. Surrey Square is ‘more than a school’. With values and wellbeing at its core, it has developed impactful initiatives centred around the challenges which impact the whole community, from a Saturday marketplace and youth club to a community restaurant that serves local families. The school also supports…