The cost-of-living crisis is having an unequal effect on different groups within the older population with those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds disproportionately affected, an article from University of Manchester academics has revealed.
Drawing on new research they have produced in collaboration with the Manchester Urban Ageing...
The number of children experiencing poor emotional wellbeing during their transition from primary to secondary school is rising rapidly, a leading educational psychology expert has warned.
Drawing on research she has led at The University of Manchester, Dr Charlotte Bagnall highlights that the danger is most acute for vulnerable children...
Energy specialists from The University of Manchester have called on the government to develop a joined-up cross-departmental strategy to strengthen the UK’s energy resilience and security.
In a joint article published by the University’s policy engagement unit Policy@Manchester, Professor Maria Sharmina and Timothy Capper highlight the role recent energy shortages...
Targetted “hyper-local” action is required to tackle the crisis in young people’s wellbeing, the academic lead for a gold standard survey on adolescent life satisfaction has warned.
In an article published by The University of Manchester’s policy engagement unit Policy@Manchester, Professor Neil Humphrey argues: “In order to improve wellbeing among...
A Wakefield based joinery firm’s team is feeling chipper, after scooping an award for its commitment to skills, training and local employment.
Joinery Direct, established in 2005, has been awarded sub-contractor of the quarter, by Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) for the work at the Pennine Village development, which has been...
Leading South Yorkshire accountancy practice Kingswood Allotts has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of experienced tax specialist Luke James.
The move is part of the firm’s future growth plans and in his new role, Luke will head the company’s specialist tax and compliance division where he will...
A pioneering technology company, which is hoping to use its skills and expertise to help some of Britain’s most vulnerable households access more than £19 billion of unclaimed benefits, has been praised by HM Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire Professor Dame Hilary Chapman DBE during her visit to the company’s...
Richard Stubbs, CEO of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber, has been appointed as the new Chair of the national Health Innovation Network.
This appointment coincides with the beginning of a new five-year licence agreement for the national Health Innovation Network and its 15 regional bodies across England (formerly known as...
Leeds-based, digital agency Flaunt Digital has been appointed by Lore Rugs to help with the expansion and growth of their website across EU regions.
Lore Rugs was set up as Holland’s Wood Floors & Rugs in 1994 with the aim of providing the finest rugs and flooring for Irish homes....
Dronfield-based financial planners, Belmayne, are acting as a donation station for local homelessness charity, Pathways of Chesterfield, for a third consecutive year.
The independent firm is inviting local residents to drop off provisions from the following list for the charity at its Sheffield Road office, which it will deliver in...
