NEWS
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Morrisons and Heinz offer free meals to people in need
The Ask For Henry initiative that was first launched in 2022 to feed thousands of hungry people is returning this spring.
Tech recruiter shortlisted for award for putting employees’ wellbeing first
Tech recruitment company Hamilton Barnes has been shortlisted in the Best Growth Initiative category for the Management Today Business Leadership Awards 2023.
Government boosts community wealth fund by nearly £740m
The Government has announced that the important cause of community wealth funds is set to benefit by nearly £740m from an expanded Dormant Assets Scheme.
Dave Grohl cooks for homeless
Dave Grohl cooks BBQ for 450 homeless people: yet another example of the Foo Fighter musician’s altruism.
Charity Emmaus opens community laundrette to help with cost of living
How charity Emmaus is helping those struggling with the cost of living crisis wash their clothes
Sadiq Khan fights child hunger with free meals
The Mayor of London has unveiled a £130m scheme to provide all primary school children in the capital with a free school meal for one year.
Dunelm staff left “heartbroken” at Christmas gift requests
Kind-hearted customers are donating to the retailer’s ‘Delivering Joy’ appeal but the cost-of-living crisis has revealed some upsetting requests from those in need
Haeckels to offer retail spaces to smaller brands for Black Friday
Instead of hosting a sale, skincare brand Haeckels will offer their retail spaces in Margate and London to smaller brands
Sky gives employees £1,000 cost-of-living payment
More than two-thirds of Sky staff to receive one-off top up
M&S and Sainsbury’s to increase staff pay and provide cost-of-living support
Both retailers have announced their first ever autumn pay review
John Lewis Partnership to offer free food to staff and Christmas temps
Perk announced as retailer recruits 10,000 temporary roles at Waitrose and John Lewis
Crowdfunder steps in to help beleaguered Cornish residents with the cost-of-living crisis
Theres hope for struggling Cornish residents as Crowdfunder and local businesses launch “Donate the Rebate’ encouraging second home owners to donate their government grants to the needy.
Iceland launches interest-free loans as cost-of-living crisis bites
Chain’s managing director Richard Walker has called on retailers to take action in alleviating the cost-of-living concerns