Milton Keynes, UK, 28 January 2025 – 86% of UK van drivers have resolved to make healthier choices in 2025, prioritising better eating habits, more regular exercise and taking steps to improve their mental health, according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ latest study.1In 2024, the lunch of choice for on-the-go UK van drivers was homemade sandwiches, snacks and wraps (56%), followed by fast-food options (42%), shop-bought meal-deals (39%), microwaveable meals (31%), and instant noodles or pasta (26%).1However, of the 1,000 UK van drivers surveyed in the annual study, 65% intend to make healthier food choices in the coming year.1More than half…

After another successful Women On the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC) party and two weeks of fundraising known as WOMAC Weeks, the organisation has exceeded its pledge to 2024 charities Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA) and Cure Leukaemia to £8,000 each and donated a further £1,500 to three additional charities bringing the total donated so far this year to £20,500.Two fantastic causes – Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA) and Cure Leukaemia – were nominated by Committee members or Patrons thanks to the support they have provided to loved ones during a cancer diagnosis and treatment.OPA has led the fight against oesophageal and gastric…

Have you ever gone through a whole night worrying about your new job, tossing and turning while your over-worked mind broods over a million things all at once: how well will you perform in your new job or if the new colleagues will respond to you well or are you good enough for the job. It’s pretty scary stuff- walking through the double-sliding doors on your first day, and there it is- that shrinking fear clouding your mind from thinking clearly and positively. But it’s normal to feel high levels of anxiety in situations like this because 1) your about…

Companies developing AI – from consumer apps to systems underpinning public services – will be able to better protect themselves from growing cyber security threats under steps set out by the UK government. The steps announced today under a new Code of Practice will give businesses and public services the confidence they need to harness AI’s transformative potential safely – supporting the government’s Plan for Change as the technology drives forward improvements to public services, turbocharges productivity, and drives growth across the economy.  With cyber attacks or breaches affecting half of businesses in the last 12 months, safeguarding AI systems is crucial as adoption accelerates across the economy.…

Charities and community groups from across the UK can apply now for funding from the Security Industry Authority’s ‘grants for good causes’ programme. The Security Industry Authority (SIA), an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office, is the regulator of the UK’s private security industry. Each year, it offers a small number of grants from the money it confiscates from criminals through proceeds of crime confiscation orders. Last year, the SIA gave more than £72,000 to support seven projects, including human trafficking awareness workshops, employment and training opportunities for disadvantaged groups and training for volunteers in emergency first…

Now in its third year, Hyundai’s Great British School Trip programme is once again accepting bursary applications to support schools in need. These bursaries help cover essential costs such as booking fees and travel, ensuring more children can enjoy the transformative experience of school trips. To date, the programme has supported 146,882 schoolchildren, with a goal of reaching 160,000 by the end of this academic year.The need for this initiative has never been clearer. Recent research commission by Hyundai reveals that 94% of parents have had to cut back on spending due to the cost-of-living crisis, with nearly two-thirds (64%)…

McLaren Automotive are delighted to announce a collaboration with acclaimed British-Nigerian artist & designer, Yinka Ilori MBE, Art of Wishes and luxury hotel, The Peninsula London, which will see a McLaren Artura transformed into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in support of Make-A-Wish.On 14 and 15 October, as part of Frieze London 2024, an annual contemporary arts fair, the courtyard of The Peninsula London, the prestigious hotel located in central London, will be transformed into a live art installation, where Ilori will work on an exclusive and original design, creating a unique automotive masterpiece.Following this artistic showcase, the car will be on…

Grants of up to £15,000 to activity schemes for autistic children and young people, and their siblings, which run in the school holidays. Grants are usually for part of the costs. The funding is for either: Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations that: Priority for funding will be given to autistic-specific schemes. Applications open on 3 February 2025 and close on 28 February 2025.

Funding to Help Disadvantaged Groups to Improve their Communication Skills (UK Grants of up to £5,000 are available for UK registered charities for specific projects that improve communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports NEET people into employment. The funder views communication skills as critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances. The funding is for registered UK registered charities with an annual turnover of between £25,000 and £500,000 that are working to develop communication skills for people from disadvantaged groups who want to improve their employment prospects. Beneficiaries must gain at…

A total of 11 automotive leaders will feel the heat next month in Ben’s Industry Leader Challenge Sahara Desert Trek which is taking place from 26th February to 5th March.The following teams are tackling the Sahara challenge:Stuart James, RMIF Director; Kevin Flinn, RMIF Chair and Rob Collison, IGA Chair and Peter Whieldon, independent garage owner and photographerNeil Grant, Managing Director and Spencer Grinham, Sales Director – Hella LimitedMelanie Lowe, European Finance Director and Chris O’Rourke, Managing Director – LKQ Euro Car PartsIan Leedham, European Vice President Compliance, Legal & Public Affairs and Dave Brookfield, Vice President Human Resources Europe -…