Wastewater specialist Universal Tankers has formally announced its sponsorship of the RNLI with the unveiling of a newly branded drinking water tanker dedicated to the lifesaving charity. The launch event took place at Hoylake Lifeboat Station, celebrating the beginning of a long-term commitment to supporting the RNLI’s mission to save lives at sea. As part of its pledge, Universal Tankers has made an initial £5,000 donation, followed by a promise to contribute £500 each month for a minimum of 12 months. Customers are also encouraged to make optional donations to…
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Groundbreaking First Ascent Expedition to Redefine Disability in the Mountains
In a bold new chapter for inclusive adventure, quadriplegic mountaineer and TV Presenter Ed Jackson along with amputee and disability advocate Luke Tarrant are set to attempt the highest first ascent ever undertaken by people with disabilities. The expedition will take them deep into the remote mountain ranges of Kyrgyzstan, aiming to summit a previously unclimbed 5,000m+ peak where no human has ever stood. Titled “First Ascent”, this world-first challenge isn’t just about reaching the top – it’s about rewriting the rules of who gets to explore, and proving that…
Read MorePRCA appoints Sarah Waddington CBE as CEO
The PRCA has appointed Sarah Waddington CBE as its permanent CEO after a rigorous two-month recruitment process, which attracted more than 300 candidates to the role. Waddington stepped into the position of interim CEO at the request of the PRCA’s management board in January. In the last six months she has embarked on a period of transformation, completing a restructure and refreshing the PRCA’s strategic objectives. Under Waddington’s leadership the PRCA has joined the CBI and Trade Association Forum, enabling members to have a voice with business, government and policy…
Read MoreClimate Group urges European Commission to maintain climate investment targets
Joint letter urges EU to safeguard 30% climate and 10% biodiversity spending in post-2027 budget to address escalating environmental and health threats. Climate Group joined 62 other businesses and civil society organisations in signing a letter calling for the European Commission to maintain at least 30% horizontal spending target for investments in climate and the environment in the post‑2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. Dedicating at least 30% of the overall EU budget to the climate and 10% to biodiversity is a sustainable and urgent investment, which protects European communities from existential…
Read MoreNew global initiative to extend social protection coverage
On the sidelines of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the International Labour Organization (ILO), together with the Global Partnership for Universal Social Protection (USP2030), launched a global initiative under the Sevilla Platform for Action. This initiative aims to expand the fiscal space for social protection with a view to extending social protection coverage by at least 2 percentage points per annum in countries where social protection is not yet universal. UN Member States reflected this commitment in paragraph 27i of the FfD4 Outcome document. In her…
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