The Western Gateway Partnership has launched a new website and updated brand to help showcase the potential of South Wales and the West of England, ahead of plans to become the UK’s fastest-growing region outside of London. The regional partnership, which covers a vast 150-mile stretch from St Davids in Pembrokeshire to Swindon and Salisbury, has worked with creative agency Milk & Tweed to enhance its digital presence. The new website and refreshed branding are designed to attract new investments and highlight the region’s growing economic potential. Fiona Williams, Communications Officer at the Western Gateway, explained that the new platform…
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As retailers prepare for one of the busiest times of the year, web designers and marketers are being equipped with a powerful new tool for personalising ecommerce websites. Umbraco, an open-source web publishing platform, has launched Engage, an add-on designed to help businesses optimise content and increase conversions. With Black Friday and the festive shopping season approaching, Umbraco Engage provides businesses with a suite of tools that allow for real-time data analysis and content optimisation. This includes 360° profiling, A/B testing, and advanced analytics, all integrated within the Umbraco CMS platform. The new tool enables marketers to see exactly how…
A Dutch startup, Solvoz, has been awarded the Best Innovation Prize at The Hague Innovators Challenge during the ImpactFest event. This recognition, presented by Alderman Saskia Bruines, highlights Solvoz’s groundbreaking platform that is transforming procurement in the humanitarian, healthcare, and development sectors, especially in light of increasing budget cuts. Solvoz’s innovative marketplace connects local suppliers with organisations in need, reducing dependency on international sourcing and enabling more cost-effective, transparent, and sustainable procurement. Founded by Claire Barnhoorn, Solvoz arose from her experience working in regions such as the DR Congo and Mali, where she observed the challenges faced by aid organisations…
Essential Site Skills has unveiled a game-changing platform for the UK training industry, the Essential Training Hub. Designed to bridge the long-standing gap between training providers and learners, the new platform empowers providers to connect directly with learners and offers unparalleled networking opportunities within the training sector. The Essential Training Hub is the first of its kind in the UK, going beyond the role of a typical listing or booking site. The platform serves as a dynamic marketplace where training providers can expand their reach and build meaningful relationships with both learners and other industry professionals. With direct access to…
Sanofi and Breakthrough T1D UK have teamed up with the world-renowned Beano comic to launch a special collaboration in honour of World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Month UK. The campaign, unveiled on November 14, 2024, introduces a brand-new character, Rhymin’ Reema, designed to raise awareness of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), a complex autoimmune condition affecting children and adults alike. Beano, the longest-running weekly comic in the world, has become a household name thanks to its beloved characters like Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx, and Gnasher. This time, the comic brings a fresh face to its pages—Rhymin’ Reema, a young…
AEKE is set to revolutionise home fitness with the launch of its innovative Smart Home Gym K1, scheduled to debut on Kickstarter on December 3. The AI-powered all-in-one gym offers an accessible and efficient fitness solution by transforming any space into a personalised training hub. The K1’s compact, auto-foldable design makes it easy to integrate into any home, taking up just 0.3 square meters of space. The K1 features cutting-edge artificial intelligence to create personalised fitness experiences, enabling users to train smarter, not harder. Through advanced AI and a six-dimensional body assessment, the K1 tailors workout plans and courses that…
The European Union has launched a major campaign to promote the exceptional quality, safety, and sustainability of European food and beverage products to professionals in the UK food industry. Titled “More Than Only Food and Drink”, the initiative aims to enhance understanding of the high standards and unique characteristics of EU products, while encouraging their import, use, and sale in the UK market. The campaign focuses on six key product categories: processed meat such as salami and charcuterie; fresh meat including beef, pork, and lamb; dairy and cheese; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; bakery and confectionery; and alcoholic beverages…
Independent Swiss watchmaker MING has earned global recognition after its 37.09 Bluefin dive watch was awarded the Sports Watch Prize at the prestigious 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). This accolade marks the brand’s second victory at the GPHG, having won the Horological Revelation Prize in 2019. The MING 37.09 Bluefin is a bold reimagining of what a dive watch can be, combining innovative design with high functionality. Its most striking feature is a luminous rotating sapphire dial, a modern alternative to the traditional dive bezel. The watch’s pressure-balanced case allows for water resistance up to 600 metres while…
Florida Fun Competitions is rapidly becoming one of the UK’s leading platforms for prize draws, gaining recognition for its wide range of attractive prizes and a reputation for delivering a high-quality, fair competition experience. The platform offers a variety of prizes, including luxurious holidays to destinations like New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Dubai, alongside popular tech gadgets such as Nintendo Switch consoles, iPads, LEGO sets, and even substantial cash prizes. With its growing community of participants, Florida Fun Competitions is being hailed as one of the best competition sites in the UK. The platform has been praised for its…
EF Education First (EF) has released the 2024 edition of its English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), revealing a global decline in English skills. For the sixth year running, the Netherlands topped the list, with Norway and Singapore following in second and third place. The report, which is based on test results from 2.1 million non-native English speakers aged 18 and above across 116 countries and regions, highlights a concerning trend of softening global English proficiency. The EF EPI report, which has been published annually since 2011, shows a gradual but persistent decline in English proficiency worldwide. While some regions have…