As skills shortages threaten growth for nearly 65 per cent of UK businesses Europa Worldwide Group is stepping up – putting investment in people at the heart of its strategy. In 2023, Europa announced a multi-year focus on bespoke Management Training aimed at creating a more empowered workforce. This is a strategic shift toward long-term team development with a comprehensive 12-month Management Training Programme designed to enhance leadership capability across its expanding operation and delivered by its inhouse Training & Development Team. The Programme provides structured, high-impact training and, so far, 170 senior managers from 16 UK sites have completed the bespoke course, with…
Author: Lucy Contrino
Backed by FIGR Ventures, Revenge Capital, and high-profile angel investors, the funding marks a major milestone for the drinks brand disrupting the premium RTD space. Pimentae, the female-founded tequila cocktail brand on a mission to reimagine ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, today announces the close of its £1.5 million funding round, led by early-stage consumer fund FIGR Ventures. The raise brings total funds secured by the business to date to £2.5 million. In a sector where less than 1% of UK venture capital goes to all-female teams (source: British Business Bank), Pimentae’s success is both notable and necessary. The new capital will support Pimentae’s ambitious next…
As consumers slash their spending in the face of tightening household budgets, new analysis from the home delivery expert Parcelhero reveals 1 in 2 online shoppers abandon their cart because of delivery fees. Delivery options are as important as price for many. At the same time, 61% of us want to see greener delivery options. As businesses enter the second half of the financial year, the home delivery expert Parcelhero has done a deep dive into the latest consumer trends. It has found that unexpectedly high delivery fees and a lack of delivery options make many online shoppers abandon their cart. However,…
On Sunday 03 August 2025, Brixham will host a new one-day festival celebrating British sardines and South Devon’s fishing heritage This summer, Brixham’s Fish Market will come alive with flavour and festivity as the South West Sardine Festival arrives on Sunday 03 August 2025, bringing a vibrant new celebration to the heart of one of Britain’s most historic fishing towns. Free to attend and running from 12:00 to 21:30, the festival invites locals and visitors alike to experience a day inspired by coastal traditions, from the South West to the Mediterranean. At its heart is the British sardine – abundant, sustainable, and caught right here…
A Bipolar UK ambassador has today been awarded the British Citizen Award for creating its Mood Tracker app that has helped tens of thousands of people living with bipolar to manage their condition and reduce hospital stays. Andrew Thompson BCAh, from Staffordshire, launched the free Bipolar UK Mood tracker app to empower people to track their mood and spot early signs of an episode, so they can take steps to ward off a relapse. The 57-year-old was inspired to create the app because despite being referred to a psychiatrist at the age of 19, he was not diagnosed with bipolar until the…
Sauce Communications is representing celebrated chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton and his globally renowned restaurant group, The Social Company. The agency will lead PR activity for several of the group’s London-based venues. The Social Company continues to drive ambitious projects across the capital, led by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton, who trained under culinary icons such as Pierre Koffmann and Ferran Adrià before launching Maze under Gordon Ramsay Holdings and founding his own group in 2010. Sauce Communications will work closely with Atherton’s team to deliver communications across the following key sites: Sael – Situated on the prestigious corner of London’s St…
A new weekday ritual brings relaxed French elegance and exceptional drinks to the early evening Côte Brasserie is reimagining weekday evenings with the launch of Apéro Hour an early-evening experience inspired by the cherished French tradition of the apéritif. Running from 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday, this nationwide offering invites guests to slow down, savour the moment, and enjoy a perfectly poured drink before the evening unfolds. At the heart of the Apéro menu is something special – Champagne by the glass. Usually reserved for full bottles, this premium French cuvée is now available for just £7.50 during Apéro Hour only,…
Japan offers the safest holiday experience in Asia, a new study has found. Asian Geographical, a luxury tour company running trips across the continent, assessed 28 countries in Asia that attract the most tourists. Researchers measured each country against four key risk factors affecting travellers’ safety – the number of road accidents, natural disaster deaths, murder rates, and prisoners per 100,000 population. Table: The safest countries in Asia Rank Country Deaths from Road Injury per 100,000 Population Number of Deaths and Missing Persons Attributed to Disasters per 100,000 Population Homicide Rate per 100,000 Population Prison Population per 100,000 Population Safety Index (/100) 1 Japan 2.65 0.14 0.19 45 91.43 2 Oman 10.99 N/A 0.26 36 73.65 3 Qatar 7.34 4.42 0.25 53 72.46 4 Singapore 2.24 3.18 0.12 201 70.94 5 China 17.4 0.05 0.20 118 70.41 6 Maldives 1.34 0.54 0.12 499 68.91 7 United Arab Emirates 5.91 1.66 0.52 104 67.55 8 Sri Lanka 11.54 0.23 0.69 94 67.48 9 Brunei 3.59 2.42 N/A 134 66.19 10 South Korea 6.89 2.50 0.44 109 65.58 …
This National Cheese Day (4th June), new data has revealed just how deeply embedded cheese is in the hearts (and fridges) of the British public – especially amongst younger generations. The research commissioned by CNIEL[1] – the French Dairy Interbranch Organisation – revealed that more than a third of people in the UK describe themselves as passionate about cheese (37%). This love runs even deeper amongst 18–34-year-olds, with 44% identifying as cheese devotees — proving that Gen Z and Millennials are proudly flying the flag for fromage. Cheese is not just a fridge staple; it’s a lifestyle choice. A quarter of those…
Jamie Laing is urging the nation to hit snooze on snoozing via a surprise music collab aimed at energising mornings and championing wellness. The Podcast Host, Ultramarathon Runner, and Reality TV Star has turned Motivational Speaker for the spoken word anthem which aims to transform Britain’s bleary-eyed mornings into turbocharged triumphs. Titled “Morning People”, the track showcases a bold, synth driven battle cry for better mornings, smarter sleep, and data-driven days — complete with an inspirational animated lyric video. Drenched in dopamine-bright visuals, the video follows an animated Jamie leaping into action with the help of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra & Ring…