£30 million government boost to capture and store more renewable energy

Cutting edge businesses, in locations including Scotland and Nottingham, are set to benefit from a share of £30 million to be at the forefront of designing and testing innovative technology of the future that will modernise our energy system and store renewable energy for later use. Capturing and storing energy for use when and where it is needed will play an essential role in powering more of Britain from Britain and increasing the country’s energy security. The funding announced today will support these businesses testing and preparing their technologies to…

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UK Government issues £3m grant to tackle food waste during coronavirus outbreak

Food redistribution organisations across England will benefit from £3.25 million of government funding to help them cut food waste and redistribute up to 14,000 tonnes of surplus stock during the coronavirus outbreak. From overcoming operational barriers in obtaining, storing and transporting food safely from restaurants as they close in response to coronavirus, to supporting drops in volunteer numbers, grants will be available to redistributors working hard to ensure valuable food supplies do not go to waste. All food redistribution businesses and charities will be encouraged to bid for grants over…

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IPA welcomes government and newspaper industry ad partnership

The IPA has welcomed the announcement of the government and the newspaper industry’s three-month advertising partnership to help keep the public safe and the nation united throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Newsworks, the newspaper marketing body for national newspapers, the ‘All in, all together’ campaign idea was developed by the newspaper industry as a way of delivering government communications in an intimate, human and compassionate tone that readers can relate to. The partnership begins with a cover wrap and homepage takeover across hundreds of newspaper titles. Says Paul Bainsfair,…

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Mind working with Government to support mental health during coronavirus outbreak

The Government has today issued guidance about looking after wellbeing during the pandemic, as well as a £5m pot to help charities support people’s mental health. The guidance, from Public Health England, sets out principles to follow including maintaining contact with friends and family, keeping a regular routine and sleeping pattern, and focusing on a hobby or learning something new. It also includes advice for parents and carers on looking after children’s mental health. Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director at Public Health England said:“During these challenging times, it is natural for all of…

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UK fashion brands take action to tackle modern slavery

The UK’s multi-billion fashion industry employs tens of thousands of people, which can make its companies vulnerable to unscrupulous providers and criminals who exploit workers for their labour. The new anti-slavery agreement will commit its signatories, John Lewis, M&S, New Look, NEXT, River Island and Shop Direct, to work together with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), and others, to root out criminality and shine a light on hidden victims. These efforts to uncover hidden slavery in businesses come as activity to respond to modern slavery offences has reached…

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