Author: Stuart Mitchell

“We can do bold things when people come together”: Giant response to appeal helps National Trust secure cherished Dorset landscape

Stuart Mitchell

Thanks to an overwhelmingly generous response to its fundraising appeal, the National Trust has been able to secure land surrounding the iconic Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, protecting this cherished landscape for nature, heritage and future generations. The appeal, launched in early December last year and backed by Sir Stephen Fry, asked for public support in raising £330,000 toward the purchase and care of a 138‑hectare (340‑acre) site around the famous chalk figure. Supporters locally and around the world immediately responded with donations of all sizes, from £1 to £32,000,…

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Alison Hammond, Big Zuu, Catherine Tate as ‘Nan’, Davina McCall, Dermot O’Leary, Jodie Whittaker, Joe Lycett, Joe Marler, Jill Scott, Miranda Hart, Nick Mohammed, Tia Kofi among stars taking themselves funny for money this Red Nose Day

Stuart Mitchell

Millions of people in the UK and around the world do not have the basic essentials needed to survive. Money raised this Red Nose Day will help provide people with basic essentials everyone needs to survive – vital support and food, shelter and safety Red Nose Day will take place on Friday 20 March This year, Red Nose Day is all about ‘taking yourself funny for money’ to show that simple acts of silliness can make a serious difference Joe Marler, Jill Scott, and Tia Kofi kick-off Red Nose Day…

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Downy Partners With Meijer to Bring Warmth to Children in Need Through Operation Warm

Stuart Mitchell

Downy, Meijer, and Operation Warm kick off their partnership with in-person distribution events in Grand Rapids, Michigan, followed by Cincinnati, Ohio, where invited employee volunteers will help deliver winter coats and essential items directly to children in need. Through this collaboration, Downy and Meijer are contributing $100,000 to support Operation Warm’s programs, in-store initiatives and providing essential winter gear to children in need. These efforts reflect a shared commitment to ensuring children feel confident, cared for, and ready to learn throughout the winter months. “Downy has long been dedicated to…

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£36.7 million to deliver net zero energy networks for consumers

Stuart Mitchell

Twenty-five projects have been successful in securing funding in cycle four of the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund, delivered by Innovate UK. The funding has been awarded to: five beta projects (£31.6 million) seven alpha projects (£3.3 million) 13 discovery projects (£1.8 million) Successful beta demonstrators Alongside the successful discovery and alpha projects, five large scale beta demonstrators were funded in cycle four. These multi-million-pound real-world projects aim to turn their innovative solutions into new products and services that will be integrated into the daily operations of Britain’s energy networks. Whole…

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New CATF report: As global development finance retreats, Gulf countries could play a decisive role in Africa’s clean energy future

Stuart Mitchell

As traditional sources of development finance recede, a new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that countries in the Middle East, particularly the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, are emerging as some of the most influential actors shaping Africa’s clean energy and industrial future. The report, The Role of Middle East Leadership in Clean Energy Infrastructure Funding, examines how growing Gulf investment in energy and enabling infrastructure could help close Africa’s power gaps, support economic development, and advance global climate goals—if structured to deliver long-term, system-wide impact.…

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