The couple were accompanied by Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, at the Ms Foundation for Women’s 50th anniversary gala event in New York on Tuesday. The ceremony honoured “game-changing” grantee partners and visionary leaders committed to the organisation’s mission of “advancing collective power and creating safe, just and equitable futures for …
Read More »60% of UK businesses may not be prepared for Scope 3 emissions reporting deadline, survey finds
On 5 January 2023, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) was initiated. This requires more large businesses and SMEs which trade in the EU to conduct sustainability reporting to stricter standards from January 2024. Research conducted by Census-wide on behalf of 7bridges surveyed 800 businesses with over 250 employees in sectors such …
Read More »Sharp rise in official workplace deaths in Canada as thousands go unreported
The national day to commemorate workplace deaths in Canada was marked late last month on April 28. For those directly affected, and their families, friends and co-workers, the day can provide a meaningful opportunity to reflect on what has been lost. For government ministers and their lackeys in the leadership …
Read More »FREE Spring Spotters’ Guide inside your paper this Saturday
You know Spring has finally sprung when the blossoms begin to bloom and the gardens and parks are filled with bird song. To celebrate, we’ve teamed up with BBC Countryfile magazine and BBC Wildlife to bring you a free Spring Spotters’ guide, packed with beautiful bird illustrations and handy hints …
Read More »Free vapes on offer to e-cigarette users as part of new scheme – here’s how it works
FREE vapes will be available to e-cigarette users later this month under a new reward scheme. Brits will be able to send off their used sticks in exchange for new ones to help tackle plastic waste. 1 Free vapes are on offer to e-cigarette users later this monthCredit: Getty The …
Read More »Truckmaker Can Challenge Cartel Pass-On Damages Ruling
By Sophia Dourou (May 17, 2023, 5:20 PM BST) — Britain’s competition appeals tribunal has allowed Dutch truckmaker DAF to challenge part of a £15.2 million ($19 million) judgment for overcharging BT and Royal Mail, because it might be relevant in future cases where prices are passed on to consumers…. …
Read More »Truckmaker Can Challenge Cartel Pass-On Damages Ruling
By Sophia Dourou (May 17, 2023, 5:20 PM BST) — Britain’s competition appeals tribunal has allowed Dutch truckmaker DAF to challenge part of a £15.2 million ($19 million) judgment for overcharging BT and Royal Mail, because it might be relevant in future cases where prices are passed on to consumers…. …
Read More »This week in royal history: Queen Elizabeth II becomes first British monarch to address congress
It was a historic address to a nation which Britain had unwillingly given up in the 18th Century – under the watch of King George III. On May 16, 1991, George’s distant relative Queen Elizabeth II spoke in the US Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so. In …
Read More »Ofcom launches investigation into Royal Mail’s delivery performance
Ofcom has opened an investigation into Royal Mail’s failure to meet its delivery targets for 2022 and 2023. ‘) } // –> Under Ofcom’s rules, Royal Mail is required to meet specific performance targets across the year, excluding the Christmas period. Among other targets, Royal Mail must deliver 93% of …
Read More »Longer lorries to grace UK roads from end of May
Longer lorries will hit the roads of the UK next month in a bid to improve air quality and boost the economy. From May 31, articulated trucks will be allowed to tow trailers measuring up to 18.55 metres in length – an increase of 2.05 metres compared with the maximum …
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