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Specialist care for older and disabled people in North Yorkshire is set to be transformed with a multi-million pound investment in pioneering new hubs that are due to be built over the next few years. Vital services provided and commissioned by North Yorkshire Council are faced with increasing demand, especially for specialist dementia and rehabilitation care for people who are being discharged from hospital. The council’s executive has today (Tuesday, January 7) unanimously approved plans to build up to five new care and support hubs to help to respond to demand for services across the county, with the exact locations…

Capturing attention in busy spaces is no small feat. Whether it’s bustling city streets, vibrant marketplaces, or packed exhibitions, high-traffic areas offer huge opportunities for businesses to attract new customers – if you know how to stand out. Here’s how to cut through the noise and make your business impossible to miss. Eye-Catching Signage Is Key When every business is competing for attention, signage can make all the difference. An effective sign should be easy to read, visually appealing, and strategically placed. For smaller spaces or temporary displays, a compact and impactful cardboard sign can grab attention without overwhelming the setting.…

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed the digital landscape, revolutionizing industries such as video content creation, cybersecurity, and blockchain. From boosting cyber resilience to reshaping the social shopping experience, AI is paving the way for innovation. Businesses, content creators, and marketers are increasingly turning to these tools to enhance their strategies, especially in the ever-competitive domain of digital marketing. Among these innovations, AI voice cloning stands out as a game-changing technology. This powerful tool has found its niche in content creation, podcasting, and business communication, offering endless opportunities for marketers to connect with their audience in personalized and impactful…

As part of its relentless pursuit to stay ahead of payment fraud, Caxton Payments has teamed up with tell.money to introduce Confirmation of Payee (CoP) services, adding yet another cutting-edge layer of security to its platform and ensuring customers’ funds are more protected than ever. This collaboration comes at a crucial time, as authorised push payment fraud for the first half of 2024, though declining, still reached 97,344 cases and caused personal losses of £166.5 million and business losses of £47.2 million.(1) The partnership will integrate tell.money’s Confirmation of Payee service, a fully managed SaaS solution, enabling both business and…

BridgerPay, a trusted global payments operations platform, are launching Hands In’s split payments as part of their payment optimisation services. This will mean their extensive network of merchants are now able to split payments across multiple cards and between multiple individuals – natively within online checkouts. Multi Card payments BridgerPay merchants now have access to Multi Card payments from Hands In, where they can split their payment across two or more cards. By splitting payments across multiple cards, credit limits are no longer an obstacle to successful payments. Customers can choose this option within the checkout or have this offered…

In what was already a memorable year for the world’s number one coaching firm, ActionCOACH is celebrating after being named one of the UK’s top franchise opportunities. Ranking no.21 this year in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100), a title they will hold for the entirety of 2025, ActionCOACH continues to demonstrate its position as the most innovative company in the business coaching industry. Established in 2017, in partnership with HSBC, the EF100 has become the go-to franchising list. It highlights the industry’s standout businesses, ranking them based on diverse criteria, including financial performance, heritage, community contributions and their…

Showcasing Europe’s Finest Swimming Pools and Spa Projects of the Year The European Pool and Spa Awards, organised annually by the European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations (EUSA), honour the most exceptional domestic (residential) pools, spas, and hot tubs within the Wet Leisure Industry. Each year, winners from across Europe compete for recognition in this prestigious event. Following the 2024 awards ceremony, Europe’s most stunning swimming pool builds and hot tub installations have been revealed. This marks the 12th edition of these esteemed awards, which concluded with a ceremony on Tuesday, November 19th, at Piscine Global in Lyon.…

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative force, redefining how digital transactions are conducted. By offering unparalleled security, transparency, and efficiency, blockchain is reshaping industries ranging from finance and healthcare to entertainment and gaming. This article explores the foundational aspects of blockchain, its applications across various sectors, and its potential to revolutionize digital exchanges. The Basics of Blockchain Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. Each transaction is encrypted, time-stamped, and linked to the previous one, creating a secure and immutable chain of data. The decentralized nature of blockchain eliminates the need for…

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative force, redefining how digital transactions are conducted. By offering unparalleled security, transparency, and efficiency, blockchain is reshaping industries ranging from finance and healthcare to entertainment and gaming. This article explores the foundational aspects of blockchain, its applications across various sectors, and its potential to revolutionize digital exchanges. The Basics of Blockchain Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. Each transaction is encrypted, time-stamped, and linked to the previous one, creating a secure and immutable chain of data. The decentralized nature of blockchain eliminates the need for…

On Thursday 14th November, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries hosted its annual conference, bringing together its network of franchises from up and down the country to reflect on their successes from the past year while looking ahead to what 2025 has in store. The event featured talks and workshops exploring emerging trends, new technologies and forward-looking strategies designed to provide valuable insights for those in early years education. The day-long conference took place at the historic De Vere Beaumont Estate, nestled in the historic heart of Old Windsor, and showcased a variety of workshops led by Monkey Puzzle’s head office team…