CONSERVATIVE MP Henry Smith has called on ministers to ban imports of foie gras and fur ahead of the next General Election. He told GB News: “Foie gras is the force feeding of geese and ducks, if we ban the production of that food in
A Campaign with Tiny Impact: Grind Installs Mini-Billboards Across London to Promote the Tiny Environmental Impact of the Brand’s Coffee Pods Have you (or more likely, your dog) spotted a miniature billboard on the streets of London? The campaign is the work of the coffee
Offshore Energies UK has responded to the announcement of the Energy Security Investment Mechanism for the Energy Profits Levy (windfall tax) that will see the current total 75 per cent rate be removed if prices fall in the future. The UK Government has this morning
A new report from Calastone reveals that investors withdrew £304m from ESG funds in May, the worst month recorded since the mini-Budget last September. This comes as market turbulence and rising inflation prompt investors to prioritise returns over ethical considerations. Last month, UK stocks fell
A care-in-your-own-home service that helps vulnerable people avoid going into residential care homes is creating jobs in Greenwich and Dartford. Led by registered nurse Mary Ada Alajemba, Blossom Home Care differentiates itself from much of the care sector by making its home visits at least
The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) and the Royal Docks Team (RDT) have revealed winners of the fourth edition of the Pews and Perches design competition, which sees a series of bespoke public benches delivered throughout the Royal Docks this year. Following the success of
Yesterday, Wednesday 7 June 2023, the Royal Opera House celebrated the 2023 winners of its prestigious Design Challenge – a nation-wide competition that opens the door to the arts, providing an opportunity for young people across the country to get invaluable insight into vocational careers.
Deansfield Primary School in Eltham has hosted a cycle training session this week, to help its pupils feel safe and confident when they’re cycling around the borough. Cllr Lekau, the new Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Cllr Dominic Mbang and Cllr Linda Bird joined students from
Reconnect with nature at an outdoor yoga session by the Regent’s Canal to Celebrate International Day of Yoga. The class will take place on the grass lawn at Merchant Square in West London on Wednesday 21st June. Free Vinyasa Flow class at Merchant Square on
Around Noon, the fast-growing food-to-go (FTG) manufacturer, has acquired a major London-based FTG business to create an enlarged group with 800 employees and revenues of over £80 million per annum. The acquisition of The Soho Sandwich Company adds more than 300 employees to Around Noon’s