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Tech4Takeoff will redirect donated iPads to students needing digital access. The Digital Poverty Alliance and easyJet say the programme will support young people facing barriers to learning beyond the classroom.
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Workplace health support is becoming more structured and clinically led. Emerald’s Epassi UK partnership expands access to preventive screening and GP support as employers look for health benefits with clearer continuity and stronger practical value.
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Pharmacy2U is taking heart health checks into workplaces nationwide. Its new programme will offer 100,000 cholesterol self-test kits and follow-up support, with Royal Mail among the first employers to sign up.
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Rising fuel costs are intensifying financial pressure on UK workers. Chris Britton, People Experience Director at Reward Gateway | Edenred, argues that fuel discounts, cashback, and flexible rewards can give car-dependent employees more immediate support.
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The Fore backs 12 grassroots organisations in its latest cohort. Unrestricted grants and strategic support will go to small charities and social enterprises tackling social and environmental challenges across the UK.
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Oritain says prohibited cotton exposure is rising across global supply chains. Its new report suggests supplier tracing alone is no longer enough as regulators tighten enforcement and brands spread sourcing across more manufacturing hubs.
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Climate advisers want a legal ceiling on workplace heat exposure. Their latest adaptation report says hotter summers are turning temperature control, cooling investment, and worker protection into live operational questions across the UK.
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SGS has launched Sami to sharpen business carbon reporting workflows. The platform brings emissions data, analytics, and action planning into one system as organisations seek more reliable carbon management.
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Europe’s biggest listed companies face a widening futureproofing deficit today. A new DAX-AEX benchmark says environmental and social costs continue to weigh heavily on long-term value across some of the continent’s largest businesses.
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Employee gifting has become a visible test of corporate values. Louise Doyle argues that thoughtful, lower-waste recognition can reinforce ESG commitments, improve trust, and help retention.