Industry magazine Business Vans has awarded Isuzu D-Max ‘Best Pick-up’ for 2023. Pick-up judged by independent panel of industry professionals and motoring journalists. Business Vans is the fourth publication to grant Isuzu UK an award this year. 9th March 2023 – The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max has reclaimed the esteemed ‘Best Pick-Up’ title for 2023 from commercial vehicle specialist publication, Business Vans. Extending Isuzu UK’s portfolio of awards, this is the brand’s fourth accolade honouring the range, excluding awards specific to trim level. Having won 2023’s ‘Pick-Up of the Year’ award from What Van?, Company Car and Van, and 4×4 Magazine, the addition…
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People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower more people to study in a way that works for them, opening up opportunities for those that might have never considered higher education. This could help them balance training or studies alongside other commitments such as childcare or financial commitments, which will revolutionise social mobility and plug skills gaps. Under the world-leading plans published today, the Government has confirmed that from 2025, people will…
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was first introduced last Summer and paused in September 2022 so ministers could engage in a co-design process with business leaders and data experts – ensuring that the new regime built on the UK’s high standards for data protection and privacy, and seeks to ensure data adequacy while moving away from the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach of European Union’s GDPR. Data is fundamental to fuelling economic growth in all areas of society from unlocking medical breakthroughs to helping people travel, manage their finances and shop online. It is vital to the development and use of…
Extraordinary Women initiative is designed to inspire and develop the next generation of young female leaders Students from partner universities in the UK and Saudi Arabia will be mentored by Extraordinary Women Pioneers and Bentley experts Programme offered to students in the fields of engineering, design, technology and business from participating universities Ahead of International Women’s Day, virtual launch event held at Bentley headquarters in Crewe, UK Extraordinary Women initiative supports Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy and goals to achieve 30 per cent diverse management by 2025 (Crewe, 8 March 2023) Bentley Motors has launched the 2023 edition of its Extraordinary Women initiative,…
Crowdfund Walsall is inviting communities across the Borough to pitch a project idea that will improve places, spaces and the quality of lives of Walsall residents. Launched by Walsall Council in partnership with Spacehive two years ago, Crowdfund Walsall is an initiative that helps the voluntary and community sector to secure funding for projects through crowdfunding. Crowdfund Walsall has launched its fifth funding round, which includes the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund of £100,000 for two years, which will be available for pledges up to 60% of the total project value or a maximum of £5,000. The funding will support…
The most vulnerable people in society will be given additional support to deal with the cost of living, as £76 million tied up in forgotten accounts is unlocked. The cash will support people to get out of debt and assist social enterprises with innovative energy saving solutions. Beneficiaries include no-interest loans for 69,000 individuals struggling with finances via a £45 million grant distributed by Fair4All Finance, and hundreds of charities and social enterprises which will receive support from a pot of £31 million, distributed by social investors Access and Big Society Capital. This will be used to retrofit premises with…
(C)UNICEF/UN0795693/SharmaUNICEF is preparing to ship its essential emergency supplies from Fiji, in addition to its emergency supplies already propositioned in Vanuatu. These include tents, tarpaulins, education, and health supplies to support immediate response needs on the ground. SUVA, 6 March 2023 – Days after twin cyclones tore through the country, the situation for an estimated 58,000 children in Vanuatu remains extremely precarious. Children in the worst affected provinces of Tafea and Shefa in particular, need urgent help, as many have lost their homes, schools, neighbourhoods and all things familiar in their lives. “With power still out in many places, and…
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower more people to study in a way that works for them, opening up opportunities for those that might have never considered higher education. This could help them balance training or studies alongside other commitments such as childcare or financial commitments, which will revolutionise social mobility and plug skills gaps. Under the world-leading plans published today, the Government has confirmed that from 2025, people will…
Over 40 health assessments and NHS Health Checks were delivered as part of an event to increase awareness about heart health in Walsall. ‘I Heart Health’ took place on Thursday 23 February at the Saddlers Shopping Centre in Walsall. It brought people together to learn about how they can live well and reduce their risk of heart disease, as well as getting a free health assessment or NHS Health Check, which included blood pressure and BMI checks. The first 23 people who had a health assessment or NHS Health Check offered by One You Walsall were eligible to receive a…
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about discrimination and drive gender parity. This year’s campaign has a particular focus on embracing equity to create a gender equal world. On Saturday 4 March 2023 from 2pm to 3pm, The New Art Gallery Walsall kicks off the celebrations with a free collections tour of key works representing women in the prestigious Garman Ryan Collection. This will include depictions of Elizabeth Siddal, Mary McEvoy and Suzanne Valadon, talented artists in their own right but who have been overshadowed historically by their male contemporaries. Until 16 April…