Responding to the Liberal Democratic Manifesto launched today, Tania Bowers, Global Public Policy Director at the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) commented: “The additional budget pledged to help fix the NHS and address the social care crisis is promising, but it doesn’t solve the core crux of the issue; namely the lack of skilled workers in the country. The Liberal Democrats have committed to recruiting more GPs, but the devil is in the detail and from what we’ve heard so far, it’s not entirely clear where these individuals will come from. “We expect more details to be published imminently…
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An exhibition is being held at The Mitre Hampton Court on 10th October for those considering a move to a different way of life in the Westcountry. A long-established firm favourite for a drastic change of scenery and a better quality of life, the southwest offers lower house prices and a lower cost of living as well as more space and cleaner air, a huge range of leisure pursuits from walking and cycling, to riding, sailing and watersports, and a strong sense of community. Indeed, the latest government data shows the average property price in London at a staggering £200,000…
ANOTHER STATE RELEASE RAW AND VIBRANT NEW SINGLE “RIDE OR DIE” RELEASED ACROSS ALL STREAMING AND DOWNLOAD PLATFORMS FROM 4TH OCTOBER 2024 Sean Ryder Wolf, Paul McDowell, James Gibson, and Dave Staton, a.k.a. Another State, the UK’s pioneering pop-country fourpiece crossover male harmony band, are thrilled to announce their latest single, “Ride Or Die.” This energetic and exhilarating track is perfect for bringing friends together and kicking off the party! Released today, October 4th, 2024! Another State have quickly garnered a dedicated following with their unique sound that seamlessly bridges pop and country. Drawing inspiration from genre-blending artists like Post Malone, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé, they create…
London’s longest-running immersive experience Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience has celebrated its fifth anniversary with a special event for visitors, including a talk on outer space and Martian survival activities. As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, space scientist and teacher at Imperial College London, Dr Simon Foster, joined Layered Reality, the company behind Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience, to lift the lid on signs of life in outer space, extraterrestrial activity and the possibility of a hostile Martian invasion on Earth happening – as fictionalised in the experience. Andrew McGuinness, CEO…
Europe’s top destinations for business travel revealed in latest forecast American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a leading software and services company for travel, meetings, and expense, has published its 2025 Meetings & Events Forecast Top Meetings Destinations study, showcasing the top cities for corporate events across the globe. The report reveals significant shifts in the EMEA region, with London holding strong as the top destination, and Madrid leapfrogging Barcelona to secure second place. As businesses across Europe seek cost-effective and accessible venues, cities like Berlin are climbing the ranks, pushing Amsterdam out of the top five. EMEA’s Top 5…
ONYX Hospitality Group, Thailand’s premier hospitality management company, is proud to announce that Oriental Residence Bangkok has been awarded 1 MICHELIN Key by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide. The MICHELIN Key award honours hotels that offer outstanding lodging experiences, surpassing guest expectations with personalised service and distinctive character. This esteemed recognition highlights the hotel’s dedication to delivering sublime luxury hospitality and unforgettable guest experiences. Oriental Residence Bangkok is one of 31 hotels to receive 1 MICHELIN Key in the MICHELIN Guide’s first-ever hotel selection in the country. Yuthachai Charanachitta, Chief Executive Officer of ONYX Hospitality Group, stated, “The MICHELIN recognition showcases ONYX Hospitality Group’s steadfast dedication to excellence, offering bespoke and…
The ‘Lidl Shop of Horrors’ was once again targeted by animal protection group The Humane League UK this week, as it projected images of ‘Frankenchickens’ onto three Lidl stores in southwest London, to draw attention to the supermarkets’ cruelty to chickens. The projections, on Lidl stores in Wandsworth, Colliers Wood, and Merton, depicted a chick growing into a Frankenchicken, as Lidl uses unnaturally fast-growing and large chickens, who endure terrible physical suffering as a result. This action follows a protest by The Humane League last week outside Lidl’s Bristol store, in which they paraded a giant Frankenchicken – activity which…
New single by award-winning music artist Laura Mvula is a contemporary version of Paul Simon’s ‘I Know What I Know’ Single released following the positive reception of the chorus in the new John Lewis’ ‘Live Knowingly’ advert, part of the newly relaunched Never Knowingly Undersold brand promise Proceeds will support the John Lewis Partnership’s Building Happier Futures programme Critically acclaimed music artist Laura Mvula has released a contemporary rendition of Paul Simon’s ‘I Know What I Know’ as a charity single for John Lewis’ ‘Live Knowingly’ campaign today, Friday 4 October. The single follows the enthusiastic reception of Laura’s chorus…
A 10 minute, 6 Step Pilates workout to support women during the menopause that focuses on flexibility, bone health and mobility The below routine by Pilates Instructor Annabel Luke, can be done at home with minimal equipment and is ideal for supporting women during the menopause. 1. Spine Stretch Forward – Improves spinal mobility and stretches the hamstrings and back. Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you, hip width apart. Flex your feet and sit tall with your arms stretched forward at shoulder height. Inhale, and as you exhale, round your spine forward, reaching towards your toes.…
Bluewater has announced that its Christmas activities, the Ice Rink and Winterland, are set to return for Christmas 2024. The Ice Rink, in partnership with Sonic the Hedgehog 3, in cinemas December 21, will return from 12th November until Sunday 5th January 2025, whereas Winterland will be open from Saturday 9th November until Sunday 12th January 2025. Both activities will be situated outside the Village, near Zizzi’s. Offering plenty of fun for guests of all ages, the undercover Ice Rink will be open every day until Sunday 5th January (excluding Christmas Day) and will run quiet sessions, as well as parent and toddler sessions for…