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Cornish fashion brand joins Prince Charles for wool campaign
A Cornish-based sustainable fashion brand is working with Campaign for Wool and Prince Charles to raise awareness of the vital part sheep play in our environment. Celtic & Co has joined forces with Campaign for Wool to promote a new film, Why Wool Matter, which confirms wool as one of nature’s best performing ecological fibres …
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Scale of planning appeal backlog revealed by Welsh Government
The planning appeal backlog in Wales has been revealed as inspectors battle to catch up after a botched transfer of powers. Last year the staff and functions of Planning Inspectorate Wales transferred from English to Welsh Governments. This saw a new division called Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) set up. But it wasn’t a …
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‘Tackling mistakes of the past’: PM pledges to ‘do more’ on cost of living crisis as he defends energy strategy
Boris Johnson has pledged to “do more” to help people with the rising cost of living after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng admitted the government’s energy security strategy is “more of a medium three, four, five year answer”.Speaking to broadcasters from Hinkley Point C, the prime minister said his government is “already doing a huge amount” …
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LIVE MUSIC BUSINESS ANNOUNCES SENIOR APPOINTMENTS TO BOLSTER ITS EXPANDING VENUE & EVENT PARTNERSHIPS
Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events are delighted to announce the appointment of an additional Director and three further positions to support the companies growth across its Venue, Events and Consultancy business. Gemma Shamah has been promoted to Operations Director following two years with the company as its Head of Operations. Craig McVeigh joins the company’s promoting department …
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1.6 MILLION MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS IN EUROPE BY 2026 – OVER 340,000 SET TO BENEFIT IN 2022 ALONE
[London, United Kingdom, Wednesday 6 April] 100,000 patients will be able to access medical cannabis products in Europe for the first time in 2022, bringing the total number of patients in Europe to 341,595. This number could rise to 1.6 million by 2026, according to new research findings.  Sales forecasts for the medical cannabis market …
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Government to nationalise key part of electricity grid to help meet climate goals
Part of National Grid will be returned to public ownership under a new plan to help Britain reach its climate targets.The utility company will sell its Electricity System Operator (ESO) arm to the government and will then become part of a new Future System Operator (FSO). The new authority will oversee Britain’s electricity systems and …
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Oil and gas sanctions could be EU’s biggest lever against Russia – but it would come at a cost
The package of sanctions unveiled by the EU against Russia – its fifth since the invasion of Ukraine – looks dramatic at face value.The EU buys 84 million tonnes of coal each year from Russia, the world’s third largest coal exporter after Indonesia and Australia, representing around 32% of its output. So a ban on …
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‘Limit to amount of taxpayer’s money’ that can be used to help energy bills crisis, Boris Johnson says
Boris Johnson has said there is a “limit to the amount of taxpayers’ money” that can be used to address rising bills ahead of launching a long-awaited energy strategy.The government will publish its Energy Security Strategy on Thursday to help tackle soaring energy prices and reduce reliance on Russian oil and gas. But the prime …
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A rise in national insurance, the future of fracking and labour shortages in the food and farming sector
On the day national insurance contributions rise, Ian analyses the impact with Hannah Essex, co-director of the British Chambers of Commerce. He also looks into labour shortages in the farm and food industry with chair of the environment, food and rural affairs committee, Neil Parish, and after the government ordered a review into the latest …
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New Birmingham office for Godwin Capital
The fundraising and investment arm of a property development company has moved to new offices in Birmingham. Godwin Capital – part of Godwin Group – successfully expanded its team during the covid-19 pandemic, and is still growing. Now it has relocated to bigger office space in the city and will occupy one floor of 1 …
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AO founder donates more than £1m to charity to help young people
The founder and chief executive of online electricals retailer AO has donated more than £1m to charity to help young people. John Roberts has transferred over 1.47 million shares in the Bolton-headquartered company to good causes. The shares have a current market valuation of about £1.2m. READ MORE: AO – Everything you need to know …
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Gogglebox and Naked Attraction maker criticises Government plans to sell off Channel 4
The chief executive of the production company behind programmes like Gogglebox and Naked Attraction has criticised plans to sell of Channel 4. Stephen Lambert, who heads up Studio Lambert, said there is “simply no real reason” for the Government to privatise the broadcaster. Studio Lambert films the likes of Naked Attraction in Manchester and parts …

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