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The steps and qualities of forward-thinking brands
The steps and qualities of forward-thinking brands

As with life itself, when you’re running a business it’s important to focus on the present moment. However, it’s also key to keep in mind that the present moment won’t be here for too long — and given the rate of change that the world seems to experience, there’s no guarantee that what’s working today…

Cross Country Trains keep on track by becoming patrons of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance
Cross Country Trains keep on track by becoming patrons of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance

CrossCountry Trains is proud to announce its partnership with the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance as its latest patrons. This strategic collaboration underscores CrossCountry’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and social mobility within its workforce and the broader community. At…

Hot property as Derby bucks the trend
Hot property as Derby bucks the trend

Investors and young professionals are helping to develop Derby’s growing reputation as a property hotspot, according to the developers behind a £50m residential scheme in the city. Elevate Property Group this week reported huge interest in The Silk Yard, its Liversage Street development of 258 apartments, even…

The Industry Club goes 100% employee owned as it marks 13 years
The Industry Club goes 100% employee owned as it marks 13 years

Team to have a “meaningful stake” in present and future.  Celebrating 13 years in business as a team of 10. Launching Just One Tree initiative to combat climate change.  Sponsoring global awards with female jury – The Gerety Awards.  The Industry Club, the marketing and media sector’s recruiter and training…

Williams Racing and Coachbuilt Whiskey, co-founded by Jenson Button, toast new licensing partnership
Williams Racing and Coachbuilt Whiskey, co-founded by Jenson Button, toast new licensing partnership

Williams Racing and Coachbuilt Whisky, a premium blended whisky co-founded by 2009 F1 World Champion and Williams Racing Brand Ambassador Jenson Button, today announce a dynamic licensing partnership. This collaboration brings together two innovators in their respective domains, merging the expertise of Williams…

Derby’s First Child Poverty Summit to reveal shock numbers of children in poverty
Derby’s First Child Poverty Summit to reveal shock numbers of children in poverty

An event to address Derby’s rising child poverty takes place in the city later this month. The Derby Child Poverty Summit has been co-ordinated by Paul Brookhouse – manager of city charity, Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance, on behalf of the Derby Poverty Commission and will meet at Derby County’s Pride Park Stadium…

Swimming pool receives £128,000 Government funding to make improvements which will benefit the school and local community
Swimming pool receives £128,000 Government funding to make improvements which will benefit the…

Allestree Woodlands School has received nearly £128,000 to make environmental improvements to its swimming pool which is used by primary schools and swim groups across the city.  Derby City Council submitted a bid on behalf of the school for the money from the Swimming Pools Support Fund, run by the Government and…

Guten Tag – GCSE pupils at Murray Park welcomes teacher from Germany as they put their language skills to the test
Guten Tag – GCSE pupils at Murray Park welcomes teacher from Germany as they put their language…

Language pupils in the final months of preparation for their GCSE exams have welcomed a teacher from Germany to help with their revision. Murray Park Community School, in Mickleover, welcomed Claudia Meyer as part of the UK German Connection programme to help Year 11 pupils prepare for their GCSEs. She usually teaches…

XDC Foundation is announced as the lead sponsor of the 2024 Trade Finance Investor Day
XDC Foundation is announced as the lead sponsor of the 2024 Trade Finance Investor Day

The Trade Finance Distribution Initiative is thrilled to announce that XDC Foundation will be the lead sponsor of 2024’s Trade Finance Investor Day. It follows XDC Foundation’s platinum sponsorship of last year’s event, and marks a significant milestone in the advancement of blockchain technology within the…

Homelessness charity challenges others to sleep outside for fundraiser
Homelessness charity challenges others to sleep outside for fundraiser

The Breakfast Bothy, a small Edinburgh-based charity providing meals, connection, and support to people experiencing difficult times, is challenging others to join their sleep out fundraiser this Friday (19th of April). Participants will spend the night without shelter on the grounds of Carlowrie Castle, with the aim…