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James Locker appointed Chief of Client Partnerships at AND Digital

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AND Digital has appointed James Locker (pictured above) as its new Chief of Client Partnerships for the Yorkshire region, a strategic role aimed at deepening relationships with existing clients while cultivating new opportunities across one of the UK’s fastest-growing digital hubs. Locker brings a wealth of experience in technology and consulting, with a particular […]

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Government outlines ten-year R&D funding to transform UK economy

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The government has set out new ten year funding for research and development (R&D) to help boost efficiency, attract greater private investment and grow the UK economy. The plan aims to promote long-term funding for infrastructure and innovative technologies such as quantum computing by giving greater certainty to leading research organisations who are tackling critical

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Over £1m boost for Glasgow charities tackling digital inequality

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More than £1.3 million has been awarded to 15 charities in Glasgow and the surrounding area through the Building Digital Skills Fund, a partnership between the HFD Charitable Foundation and Virgin Money Foundation. Launched in spring 2024, the fund supports efforts to build digital skills and confidence, improve access to affordable data and broadband,

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Business debts to HMRC average £28bn per month as ‘tariff trauma’ bites

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Business arrears to HMRC are running at an average of £28bn per month, as companies grapple with rising National Insurance (NI) costs and economic shockwaves from US tariff increases. Official figures, obtained by HMRC under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act have revealed the extent of unpaid debts being pursued by the taxman across

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House of Lords AI Summit highlights ‘relentless’ cyber threats facing UK

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Technology industry leaders gathered in the House of Lords yesterday for a high-profile debate on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) will play in the UK jobs market. The discussion, chaired by Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR, brought together experts to address key industry challenges, including the digital skills shortage and AI’s

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Holt Recruitment raises record breaking £10.5K for Home-Start Wessex in 24-Hour Boxing Marathon

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Caroline Pope (left) and Darren Lewis (right) ofHome-Start Wessex with Stuart Holt (centre) of Holt Recruitment Bournemouth-based Holt Recruitment took on an intense 24-hour boxing marathon this May, raising a record-breaking £10,500 for local families charity Home-Start Wessex. Home-Start Wessex offers friendship, practical support and emotional advice to parents in Dorset with at least one

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DSP (Interiors) shortlisted for a prestigious award

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A leading design, refurbishment and fit-out specialist has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award for its work transforming a 16,000 sq ft empty building shell into a large bespoke office and warehouse facility. Derby-based DSP (Interiors) has been named one of three finalists in the Interior Fit Out Under £1m category of the

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Specialist bonded warehouse offering tailored for whisky trade launches

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A family run business has created a new bonded warehouse in Scotland’s Central Belt and is now calling for whisky makers to get in touch following the launch of the new premium storage facilities. Developed by distillers for distillers, the site, run by Wemyss Bond of Wemyss Family Spirits, offers convenient, flexible, end-to-end cask

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Homes for Scotland to undertake consumer campaign to focus minds of public on the housing emergency

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Having recently markeda year since the national housing emergency was declared in Scotland, Homes for Scotland (HFS), the representative body for the country’s home building sector, has announced it is to undertake a consumer campaign to challenge public thinking and help to inform civic society on the need for new homes and the wide-ranging

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New driver training modules from E-Training World support the EV transition

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With electric vehicles taking an increasing share of the fleet vehicle parc, multi-award-winning online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World has launched new training modules to equip drivers of electric cars and vans with the skills they need for safer driving. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

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