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Octopus EV and Mastercard team up to supercharge UK businesses’ transition to EVs

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Electric Vehicles (‘Octopus EV’), the UK’s leading 100% electric vehicle (‘EV’) leasing company, is teaming up with Mastercard to enable small businesses to benefit from its salary sacrifice scheme, which helps businesses and employees switch to electric vehicles.   Through the Mastercard Business Bonus programme, small business cardholders can sign up to Octopus EV’s innovative salary sacrifice scheme and offer their employees an additional £100 charging credit when ordering an electric car.  Salary sacrifice allows employees to lease new or nearly new EVs by sacrificing part of their pre-tax salary, unlocking savings of…

Co-op reveals eight exciting new businesses to join its Incubator programme, the Apiary

Stuart Mitchell

There is a ‘buzz’ among eight innovative and exciting new suppliers who are the latest to join Co-op’s Incubator programme, known as The Apiary. Following a search for a fresh wave of businesses to work with the leading convenience retailer towards a listing on its shelves, Co-op today reveals the eight businesses whose products will go on to be seen in more than 100 Co-op stores. Co-op’s Apiary programme looks for suppliers with a unique point of difference, who are purpose driven and create social value. In addition to resonating…

Are UK Businesses Leaving Money on the Table?

Stuart Mitchell

A new report assessing 200 UK businesses and 1,500 consumers has revealed how a growing number of Circular Living strategies are helping many to improve their financial performance and mitigate against future uncertainties linked to climate change.  Produced by global environmental action NGO WRAP and OC&C Strategy Consultants the report Are Businesses Leaving Money on the Table? – Creating Value through Circularity examines how a range of Circular Living strategies are now becoming more commonplace in UK boardrooms.  It shows how early adopters are benefiting from revenue growth, competitive advantages and…

Charity Bank Wins Top Honour at NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank has been named the winner of the Social Investment Pioneer Award at the 2025 NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates their bold, innovative, and high-impact approach to social finance. This honour comes at a time of record-breaking impact for Charity Bank. In 2024, they approved £85.4 million in new loans – their highest level ever – supporting 104 charities and social enterprises tackling some of the UK’s most urgent challenges, including homelessness, mental health, education, and environmental sustainability. Importantly, 77% of their lending reached the UK’s most deprived communities, and £23.3 million was directed to diverse-led organisations…

Bauer Media Outdoor announces winners of 2025 Compass scheme championing Black-owned businesses

Stuart Mitchell

Bauer Media Outdoor, in partnership with Jamii, announced the five inspirational winners of its Compass scheme – an initiative designed to help grow Black-owned businesses through the power of outdoor media.   Following a nationwide search for brands that are ready to scale up and a rigorous selection process, this year’s winners reflect innovation, inclusivity, and a strong potential for growth. Each selected brand will receive a national digital Out of Home advertising campaign worth £50,000 to help increase their visibility and brand awareness. The 2025 Compass winners are: First…