8 h. ago Funding boost for National Charity Support Dogs thanks to players of The Health Lottery

Support Dogs, the national charity trains and supports specialist assistance dogs for people across Scotland, England and Wales with epilepsy, autism, and physical disabilities. They've received a £15,000 grant from The Health Lottery Foundation, made possible by players of The Health Lottery.

Sport

8 h. ago Two Lanarkshire clubs receive Aldi Scotland's Scottish Sport Fund boost

Uddingston Shinty Club received £1000. and East Kilbride Hiking Club was awarded £500.

Politics

33 h. ago Vistry welcomes ‘unprecedented’ funding to boost building of affordable homes

Vistry said that the Government stepping up funding into affordable homes was ‘hugely welcome’.

Politics

52 h. ago Notting Hill Carnival SAVED and will go ahead next month after security funding boost

Notting Hill Carnival SAVED and will go ahead next month after security funding boost  standard.co.uk

Events

3 d. ago Manchester United gain cash boost to fund Bryan Mbeumo deal as transfer deadline approaches

Manchester United will benefit from Newcastle agreeing a £55m deal to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, with the Red Devils set to receive a windfall from the transfer

Economics

3 d. ago New pension rule change could boost workers' retirement funds by up to £29,000

A new government bill will see small pension pots consolidated, create larger schemes, and ensure they are good value for money

Economics

3 d. ago Man United about to get cash boost to help fund Bryan Mbeumo deal after transfer breakthrough

The very latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with an update that might well impact their quest to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.

Economics

4 d. ago Funding boost for scheme which gives drug users digital devices to cut harm

Project aims to build confidence, skills and motivation while boosting access to devices and improving connectivity

Events

5 d. ago The Guardian view on the BBC’s future: the broadcaster’s independence and funding face challenges | Editorial

Lisa Nandy’s call for a modern Annan-style review offers a chance to renew the broadcaster for a fragmented digital ageThe BBC will soon charge US users for full news access. In Britain, it may seem a distant prospect, but if universality can be dropped abroad, how long before it’s tested at home? With the BBC’s charter due for renewal in 2027, the funding debate is intensifying. What becomes of the licence fee will define the broadcaster’s future.There is increased scrutiny of Auntie’s independence and impartiality after political pressure was applied through censure, funding freezes and contentious board appointments. What the BBC should look like in a fragmented media landscape is uncertain. A big question is whether the licence fee levied on households should be replaced by subscription, limited advertising or public funding. The last option is surely a non-starter, opening the door to more direct political control. Carrying adverts would force the BBC to compete with other broa...

Politics

6 d. ago Man Utd set for major transfer boost as £55m Premier League switch moves step closer

Manchester United could prove to be winners as a result of Newcastle United's latest move in the transfer window as the Red Devils prepare for a boost to their funds this summer

Politics

1 week ago Royal Family to get £132m funding boost despite making £1.1bn profit

The monarchy is set to receive £132 million in funding in 2026-27 for the second year in a row as Crown Estate net profits for the last financial year again hit £1.1 billion

Economics

1 week ago Tech firms suggested placing trackers under offenders’ skin at meeting with justice secretary

Exclusive: Shabana Mahmood told companies she wanted ‘deeper collaboration’ to tackle prisons crisisAnalysis: Whitehall’s ambition to cut costs using AI is fraught with riskTracking devices inserted under offenders’ skin, robots assigned to contain prisoners and driverless vehicles used to transport them were among the measures proposed by technology companies to ministers who are gathering ideas to tackle the crisis in the UK justice system.The proposals were made at a meeting of more than two dozen tech companies in London last month, chaired by the justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, minutes seen by the Guardian show. Amid an acute shortage of prison places and probation officers under severe strain, ministers told the companies they wanted ideas for using wearable technologies, behaviour monitoring and geolocation to create a “prison outside of prison”. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from government funding and co

Black River film festival invited US, European and African producers and directors to explore partnerships with local film-makersA film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic industry.Held on a beach in Black River, in Jamaica’s south-western parish of St Elizabeth, the Black River film festival over the weekend gave Jamaican actors and film-makers a rare opportunity to screen their films to experienced movie makers such as the Netflix producer and director Samad Davis, the Atlanta-based executive movie producer Dolapo Erinkitola, and Cédric Pierre-Louis, the programming director of Nollywood TV, ROK and Zacu TV (Canal+). Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from new funds and global collaborations

Black River film festival brings together US, European and African producers and directors to explore partnerships with local film-makersA film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic industry.Held on a beach in Black River, in Jamaica’s south-western parish of St Elizabeth, the Black River film festival over the weekend gave Jamaican actors and film-makers a rare opportunity to screen their films to experienced movie makers such as the Netflix producer and director Samad Davis, the Atlanta-based executive movie producer Dolapo Erinkitola, and Cédric Pierre-Louis, the programming director of Nollywood TV, ROK and Zacu TV (Canal+). Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Dechert Hires Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC's Assistant GC for London PE Boost

Dechert Hires Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC's Assistant GC for London PE Boost  Law.com

Economics

2 w. ago Charities in line for a boost from Piper Sandler's Sportschallenge 2025 fundraising event

Five Scottish charities have been chosen as the beneficiaries of this year’s Sportschallenge fundraising event.

Politics

2 w. ago Renfrewshire community sports projects receive £2m funding boost

Renfrewshire Council has confirmed an allocation of £780,000 from its artificial pitches grant fund.

Economics

2 w. ago Mayor launches new £12m Green Roots Fund to boost capital’s green and blue spaces

Mayor launches new £12m Green Roots Fund to boost capital’s green and blue spaces  london.gov.uk

Economics

2 w. ago UK promise of £1bn boost to job support for disabled not yet funded

Ministers argue unpopular cuts to welfare payments are part of mission to get people into work and off benefits

Economics

2 w. ago Internet users advised to change passwords after 16bn logins exposed

Hacked credentials could give cybercriminals access to Facebook, Meta and Google accounts among othersInternet users have been told to change their passwords and upgrade their digital security after researchers claimed to have revealed the scale of sensitive information – 16bn login records – potentially available to cybercriminals.Researchers at Cybernews, an online tech publication, said they had found 30 datasets stuffed with credentials harvested from malicious software known as “infostealers” and leaks. Continue reading...

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