James Devonshire

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Manufacturing sector receives more than £145m through British Business Bank’s ENABLE Guarantees programme

3 weeks ago | themanufacturer.com | James Devonshire

The British Business Bank has reached the landmark milestone of more than £145m of lending to the manufacturing sector, through its ENABLE Guarantee programme. Over £35m of that total was provided over the last financial year. Over 230 smaller businesses in the manufacturing sector have benefitted from lending through the ENABLE Guarantee programme.
The Vita Group highlights sustainability milestones in new report

3 weeks ago | themanufacturer.com | James Devonshire

The Vita Group, one of Europe’s leading providers of flexible polyurethane foam solutions, releases their 2024 sustainability report, marking a year of record-breaking progress and celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary. Highlights include:Platinum EcoVadis rating, placing Vita in the top 1% of assessed companies globally. 100% renewable electricity across the Group. 99.3% of waste diverted from landfill. Development of Orbis ULTRA, a foam made with up to 95% recycled content.
Herts fire chief shares his insights on leadership and culture | Celebrating ambulance volunteers who go above and beyond every day

3 weeks ago | emergencyservicestimes.com | James Devonshire

Lanna Deamer recently talked to Hertfordshire Chief Fire Officer Alex Woodman about embracing cultural change in the workplace. And West Midlands Ambulance Service is shining a spotlight on its volunteers during this year’s National Volunteers’ Week. Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back daily to stay abreast of the latest news in the emergency services sector. For more emergency services news, views and insights, be sure to register for the weekly digest out every Friday.
Vehicles used for anti-social behaviour to be crushed within 48 hours

3 weeks ago | emergencyservicestimes.com | James Devonshire

Vehicles used for anti-social behaviour will be seized and destroyed after 48 hours under stronger powers proposed by the government. The move is designed to support communities blighted by off-road biking in public parks and intimidating street racing. Currently, police must wait 14 days before being able to dispose of a vehicle, making it easier for offenders to reclaim their vehicles and with a limited deterrent to repeat offending.
Staffordshire Police’s new armed training facility gets the green light

3 weeks ago | emergencyservicestimes.com | James Devonshire

Plans for Staffordshire Police’s new armed training facility have been approved, as part of the Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime’s commitment to invest in the facilities the force needs to keep communities safe. The new indoor facility will be built at the force’s headquarters in Stafford at a revised cost of £20.6m, replacing the existing leased outdoor range and allowing officers to deploy more quickly in Staffordshire when needed.
production contracts at faster pace as new orders decline

3 weeks ago | themanufacturer.com | James Devonshire

The UK manufacturing sector’s downturn eased somewhat in May, recording a three-month high and prompting talks that industry may have turned a corner. According to this latest figures released by S&P Global, the seasonally adjusted UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was 46.4 in May, a slight increase on April’s 45.4 and above the earlier flash estimate of 45.1. Nevertheless, the sector has now remained below the neutral 50.0 mark for the eighth straight month.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service celebrates crucial work of volunteers | Kelly Review into crippling Heathrow fire concludes ‘right decisions were made’

3 weeks ago | emergencyservicestimes.com | James Devonshire

Yorkshire Ambulance Service is celebrating the crucial work of its volunteers, as National Volunteers Week kicks off across the country. And a review into the circumstances surrounding the closure of Heathrow Airport on 21 March 2025 has concluded that the right decisions were made given the exceptionally difficult circumstances surrounding the incident. Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back daily to stay abreast of the latest news in the emergency services sector.
Kelly Review into crippling Heathrow fire concludes 'right decisions were made'

3 weeks ago | emergencyservicestimes.com | James Devonshire

A highly anticipated review into the circumstances surrounding the closure of Heathrow Airport on 21 March 2025, following a fire at a nearby electricity substation, has been published, concluding that the right decisions were made given the exceptionally difficult circumstances.
Kent Police's drone use up 281% in five years

3 weeks ago | emergencyservicestimes.com | James Devonshire

Kent Police’s use of drones has soared by 281% in five years as the force continues to use the latest technologies to keep people safe. In 2020, the remote-controlled aircrafts were deployed 262 times to help officers with a variety of tasks like searching for missing people and wanted offenders. This figure has risen annually since then and last year they were used 999 times.
On-call firefighting twins set to retire after 68 years combined service

3 weeks ago | emergencyservicestimes.com | James Devonshire

A set of identical twin brothers are retiring from their on-call firefighting roles at Whitchurch Fire Station in Hampshire, after clocking up almost 68 years of combined service. Brothers Dave and Paul Minall were presented with certificates by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer, Neil Odin, at the station’s drill night last week. Also set to depart is Dave’s wife Tanya who has cleaned the station since 2017.