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Peter Crouch launches free chat-powered taxi service in support of football fans’ mental health

Stuart Mitchell

New research released today revealed that two-thirds (64%) of football fans struggle with their mental health, with almost half (42%) turning to an unlikely source of support – taxi drivers. Today’s study from leading mobile network, Three UK, found that the anonymity of a taxi ride can help people open up, with two-in-five (40%) agreeing that it makes it easier to talk about personal issues, and half (50%) believing it’s easier to talk to someone they don’t know because they won’t be judged. To encourage football fans of all ages…

Allwyn UK Chief Executive Officer, Andria Vidler becomes Advertising Association President

Stuart Mitchell

The Advertising Association is pleased to announce Andria Vidler, Chief Executive of Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, as its new President. She takes on the role following the completion of a 3-year tenure by President, Alessandra Bellini, who will continue her work with the Advertising Association as the Chair of the Ad Net Zero UK Group. As President, Vidler will guide the strategic direction of the association’s work on behalf of the UK advertising industry to promote the role and rights of responsible advertising – trusted, inclusive and sustainable…

Apex Cool Labs Selected as Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge Winner

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council brought together six leading technology providers to showcase their cutting-edge solutions during the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge. The challenge helps organizations address the critical safety concern of heat stress risks while advancing the program’s mission to eliminate workplace fatalities through technology. Apex Cool Labs was selected as this year’s challenge winner. “Heat stress is not only a significant safety challenge but also a solvable one, thanks in part to technological innovation,” said Katherine Mendoza, senior director of workplace safety programs at NSC. “The Safety…

Vattenfall reduces costs and carbon emissions through optimised charging

Stuart Mitchell

In an office building belonging to Gewobag in Berlin, Vattenfall uses an intelligent control system to ensure that charging mainly take places at times when plenty of renewable energy is available and electricity exchange prices are low. The effects of this control system on user behaviour and the savings that can be achieved are being investigated as part of a pilot project with netgo GmbH, which has rented 20 parking spaces with charging stations in the building.  For this purpose, Vattenfall has set up an interface to the EEX electricity…

Isle of Wight partners with Digital Poverty Alliance to tackle digital poverty with local device donation drive

Stuart Mitchell

Richard Quigley, MP for Isle of Wight West, is spearheading a new initiative to combat digital poverty and encouraging local businesses to donate unused devices. Over 6,600 households are deprived of education and over 3,500 households face employment deprivation, revealing the gap in digital access is a huge issue within the Isle of Wight. This drive aims to bridge this digital divide by providing much-needed laptops to schools and community groups, ensuring better access to digital resources for those who are stuck. As part of the ongoing efforts to address…