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Boost for UK offshore wind supply chain with £400m investment from The Crown Estate

Stuart Mitchell

In a boost for the UK’s offshore wind sector, The Crown Estate has outlined its proposal to invest up to £400m of capital in the supply chain. Launched in time for the first day of the Global Offshore Wind conference in London, The Crown Estate’s new Powering Offshore Wind publication details its proposal to focus on supportive investments into new onshore enabling infrastructure over the medium term. These investments are intended to support the construction of new infrastructure, including ports, supply chain manufacturing, and research and testing facilities, to enable…

UK public overwhelmingly supports action for older people in poverty

Stuart Mitchell

New polling commissioned by charity Independent Age, reveals that a staggering 82% of people think the UK Government should be providing more support to older people. The polling also shows the importance of this issue at the ballot box, with more than 4 in 5 (81%) saying that policies to support older people in poverty would influence their vote in a General Election. Independent Age welcomed the UK Government’s changes to the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility criteria announced last week, however receiving this money only puts many older people living…

Perfect pairing sets the table for community impact

Stuart Mitchell

COMMUNITY dining is being reimagined this October as leading hospitality venue and homelessness charity join forces for a powerful night that combines food, immersive storytelling and a mission to tackle homelessness head-on. Surgeons Quarter has partnered with the charity Cyrenians to host a flagship fundraising event, the Supper Soirée. The event is set to take place on Thursday, 30 October, at the Prince Philip Building- one of the four historic venues managed by Surgeons Quarter. With a shared passion for creating meaningful community experiences, the partnership marks the first time…

Lindsay Hooper awarded Leader of the Year at Green Business Awards

Stuart Mitchell

Lindsay Hooper, Chief Executive of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), has been named Leader of the Year at the 2025 BusinessGreen UK Green Business Awards. Judges praised her leadership in driving systemic change, advancing sustainability in business, and championing the role of education in shaping a sustainable future.  The award, presented at a ceremony in London, recognises Lindsay’s pivotal role in CISL’s evolution into a respected international institute. Under her leadership, CISL has supported hundreds of major organisations and thousands of leaders worldwide to align business performance with…

Gatorade® and F1 ACADEMY™ launch groundbreaking partnership to fuel the future of women’s racing

Stuart Mitchell

Gatorade® has announced a landmark partnership with the F1 ACADEMY™ until 2030, becoming the first-ever official sports drink partner of F1 ACADEMY. This pioneering collaboration goes far beyond branding, leveraging Gatorade’s world-class sports science and hydration expertise to fuel the next generation of elite female drivers. As one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports in the world, Formula 1 requires peak performance under extreme conditions, with hydration being one of the most important factors for athlete success. It is estimated that drivers can lose up to 4 kilograms…