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Daily Mirror
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
UK's biggest Pride event is calling on allies for support and it's free to join
One of the UK's biggest pride events has launched a campaign calling on everyday people to spotlight their LGBTQ+ heroes and the everyday things they do to support the community The UK's biggest free Pride event, Pride in London, is back again for another year of celebrations, and their 2025 campaign carries a strong message. At the core of the LGBTQ+ movement has always been volunteering, and with that in mind, the organisers have have launched Volunqueer – their campaign for this year's event. According to ILGA-Europe's Rainbow Map, the UK government has been backsliding on LGBTQ+ rights since 2015, meaning that now more than ever, LGBTQ+ organisations need the support of the community and its allies. One of the best ways to do that is through volunteering. Pride in London are asking people to give their time and energy to support LGBTQ+ charities and organisations by calling on them to 'Volunqueer'. The campaign aims to shine a spotlight on those everyday heroes who undertake acts of selflessness for the community and asks others to join them in lending support. 'Volunqueering' doesn't have to be done in big grand gestures; the smallest of acts can make the biggest difference and inspire meaningful change. Pride in London's director of marketing, Tim Noblett, explained: "As the UK's status as a safe space for LGBTQ+ people comes increasingly into question, this campaign is a reminder of the resilience that lies at the heart of our community.' Their inspiration campaign champions people just like Saima, who runs Rainbow Chai, a support group for South Asian parents of LGBTQ+ children. Their organisation helps families grow in love and understanding towards their LGBTQ loved ones. Alongside them cast in the campaign is Eva, who fights for trans rights through real-life legal action. Eva has been a part of numerous public campaigns, police education, and youth advocacy. At the heart of all of their work, they centre community voices, and now it's time for their voice to be heard even louder. Josh is another star of the campaign, who volunteers with Pride in London to help organise the parade. Their work brings endless amounts of joy as well as the logistics behind the fun that helps bring people together on the biggest day of the year. They shared: 'Volunqueering brings me joy and fulfilment. "It's the seed you plant, even if you never see the flower grow." Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! Alongside them, cast in the inspirational campaign are Alexander, who is part of the LGBTQ+ ERG at TFL and supports multiple charities, and Dhiren, who supports LGBTQ+ people in crisis as a helpline volunteer for both Switchboard and London Friend. Faces of the 'volunqueer' message also include Jason, who is part of Not a Phase, creating vital spaces for trans people; Emy, who champions queer wellness by organising London's first LGBTQ+ wellness festival; and Rayyan. As a Just Like Us ambassador, Rayyan shares their personal story across schools to support young queer people and promote inclusion. In light of this new and exciting campaign, a new website has launched, with a number of helpful links, resources on organisations and initiatives and things to get involved in for vital community support. This site aims to help guide those interested in volunqueering opportunities but also to tell inspirational stories of those volunteers that already exist, tirelessly putting in the work helping to fight the good fight. The Mirror is the official media partner of Pride in London for the second year in a row. For all of our Pride content, click here.
New European
04-06-2025
- General
- New European
Matt Goodwin's curious definition of ‘white British people'
Goodwin's report claims that 'an analysis of migration, birth and death rates up to the end of the 21st century' predicts that 'white British people' will decline from their current position of 73 per cent of the population to 57 per cent by 2050 before becoming a minority by 2063. Matt Goodwin – the academic turned hard right rabble-rouser – is out stirring things up again, this time with an article in the (inevitably) Daily Telegraph claiming that 'white British people will be a minority in 40 years'. For the purposes of the report, Goodwin defines 'white British people' as 'people who do not have an immigrant parent' – a definition which not only has nobody actually ever used before, but is so broad as to include Winston Churchill, Nigel Farage's children (two born to his Irish first wife, two to his German second), England football captain Harry Kane, England cricket captain Ben Stokes, former ERG chairman Mark Francois, right-wing 'comedian' Jim Davidson, Sunday Telegraph editor Allister Heath and the actual King. Suggested Reading Matthew Goodwin finally sees the light Rats in a Sack Illustrating his findings with a back-of–a-fag-packet graph of when we will all be subsumed by alien races – the sort popular with 'great replacement' conspiracy types, and which does not add up to 100%, because he's strangely not included non-British white people – Goodwin dons his Morris dancer's uniform to bemoan 'the symbols, traditions, culture and ways of life of the traditional majority group'. 'By the year 2100, and again unless things change, our immediate descendants will be living in a country in which the white British will only comprise one third of the population,' writes Goodwin, fretting about the country he will live in when just 119 years old. Goodwin's Law of the 'white British people' is obviously complete racist nonsense, although its broad sweep has just single-handedly upped the diversity of a Last Night at the Proms audience. And if it allows us to deport Prince Andrew…
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2025
As European markets navigate the turbulence of newly proposed tariffs by the U.S. and unexpected contractions in business activity, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of stability and income. In such uncertain times, a strong dividend yield can be an attractive feature for stocks, offering consistent returns even when market volatility is high. Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) 4.39% ★★★★★★ Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) 4.88% ★★★★★★ Allianz (XTRA:ALV) 4.44% ★★★★★★ Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) 4.40% ★★★★★★ Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) 7.04% ★★★★★★ HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) 4.84% ★★★★★★ St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) 3.87% ★★★★★★ ERG (BIT:ERG) 5.60% ★★★★★★ OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) 4.50% ★★★★★★ Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) 4.55% ★★★★★★ Click here to see the full list of 237 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener. Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★ Overview: ERG S.p.A. operates through its subsidiaries to produce energy from renewable sources across several European countries, including Italy, France, and Germany, with a market cap of €2.60 billion. Operations: ERG S.p.A. generates revenue by producing renewable energy in various European countries such as the United Kingdom, Poland, Bulgaria, Sweden, Romania, and Spain. Dividend Yield: 5.6% ERG's dividend is well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 78.2% and 65.1%, respectively. It offers a high yield of 5.6%, ranking in the top quarter of Italian dividend payers, and has shown stable growth over the past decade. Despite a recent dip in quarterly net income to €49 million from €78 million, ERG affirmed its annual dividend at €1 per share, reflecting confidence in its sustainable payout strategy. Take a closer look at ERG's potential here in our dividend report. Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, ERG's share price might be too pessimistic. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Rosetti Marino SpA, with a market cap of €201.40 million, operates in the energy, energy transition, and shipbuilding sectors across Italy, the European Union, and internationally. Operations: Rosetti Marino SpA generates revenue from various segments, including €0.60 million from Various Services, €172.70 million from Renewables and Carbon, €403.62 million from the Oil & Gas Business Unit, and €2.96 million from the Business Unit Shipbuilding. Dividend Yield: 3.8% Rosetti Marino SpA's dividend payments are well-covered, with a low payout ratio of 25.5% and a cash payout ratio of 6.3%, indicating strong earnings and cash flow support. Despite its attractive valuation with a P/E ratio of 6.8x compared to the Italian market average, its dividend yield of 3.77% is below the top tier in Italy, and past dividends have been volatile though they have increased over the last decade. Recent financials show significant growth in revenue and net income for 2024. Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Rosetti Marino stock in this dividend report. The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Rosetti Marino's current price could be quite moderate. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Sonae SGPS operates in retail, real estate, telecommunications, financial services, and technology sectors with a market cap of €2.43 billion. Operations: Sonae SGPS generates revenue through its operations in the retail, real estate, telecommunications, financial services, and technology sectors. Dividend Yield: 4.7% Sonae SGPS offers a stable dividend with a payout ratio of 47.5% and a cash payout ratio of 23.6%, ensuring dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows. Despite its dividend yield of 4.73% being lower than the top tier in Portugal, the company has consistently increased dividends over the past decade. Recent financials reveal strong sales growth to €2.55 billion for Q1 2025, with net income rising to €43 million, highlighting robust operational performance. Navigate through the intricacies of Sonae SGPS with our comprehensive dividend report here. Our expertly prepared valuation report Sonae SGPS implies its share price may be lower than expected. Unlock our comprehensive list of 237 Top European Dividend Stocks by clicking here. Already own these companies? Link your portfolio to Simply Wall St and get alerts on any new warning signs to your stocks. Enhance your investing ability with the Simply Wall St app and enjoy free access to essential market intelligence spanning every continent. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include BIT:ERG BIT:YRM and ENXTLS:SON. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thousands of Employees Gain Edge as ERG Secures EFMD's LIFT Learning Impact Certification
ERG Corporate University attains EFMD's LIFT Learning Impact Certification ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eurasian Resources Group Corporate University (ERG CU), ERG's training branch, has successfully attained EFMD's LIFT Learning Impact Certification, the first such distinction in Kazakhstan and Central recognition is awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), an international organization dedicated to advancing excellence in management education and corporate validates ERG CU's proprietary impact-focused approach to in-company education, which includes simulator-based training for heavy-duty mining trucks, augmented-reality welder training, and program focused on leadership development, among ERG Corporate University was established in 2023 on the basis of ERG's Unified Training Center to centralize and digitize the process of supporting its employees' its foundation, it has trained tens of thousands of employees of the company."Our people are at the centre of our strategy, and their education is important for our present and our future. In the end, we move forward only by developing our people," said Shukhrat Ibragimov, CEO of ERG."Training 54,000 colleagues in just two years and securing EFMD LIFT so early into its trajectory shows how seriously we are taking, precisely, our people's future," he added. Through those programs and similar initiatives by the ERG Corporate University, the company channels continuous learning into operational excellence and community Resources Group (ERG) is a global metals and mining company headquartered in Luxembourg. With around 67,000 employees, it is one of the largest employers in the has integrated mining, processing, energy, logistics, and marketing operations. It is one of the world's largest producers of ferrochrome and cobalt and a leading international copper and iron ore Kazakhstan, it operates through Kazchrome, Sokolov-Sarbai Iron Ore Mining Production Association (SSGPO), Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter, Aluminium of Kazakhstan, and Eurasian Energy Corporation, among other is a key power supplier and a large railway operator in Central Africa, Frontier is the cornerstone of the Group's copper business in the DRC, while Metalkol represents a major tailings reprocessing operation. Metalkol has become one of the world's largest cobalt producers and a major copper commercial operations span across 40 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the Group's main shareholder (40% stake).Shukhrat Ibragimov, appointed in 2024, is ERG's CEO and Chairman and brings with him many years of industry further informationpress@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
27-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
3 Reasons For Leaders To Keep Or Start Employee Resource Groups
Ninety percent of Fortune 500 companies have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), a number that is increasing and expanding, even in times of inclusion pushback. Employees that are a part of ERGs feel more included and engaged at work. They create safety nets for employees to share their experiences and have community, especially during times of high uncertainty. In my interview with Brian K. Reaves, executive vice president and chief belonging, equity, and impact officer of UKG, Reaves said, 'ERGs are a way to leverage diverse perspectives for innovation, drive business success through improved reputation and retention, and improve employee engagement.' Reaves leads the company's global belonging, equity and impact program, expanding existing initiatives while working to strengthen a culture built on trust, fairness and equality, so every employee can thrive in every stage of their career. They have 10 ERGs, with the newest ERG RISE (Rising Innovators Sustaining Excellence). The new ERG focuses on connecting and bridging generations within the workplace and empowering early-career employees to excel and rise to their potential. Since its inception in October 2024, RISE has 450+ members and is growing, with a vision to build a community that actively fosters and promotes individual development to drive innovation through cross-functional knowledge sharing and career growth. ERGs are not just nice to have, they are a must-have in business. UKG's research supports three primary business benefits of ERGs: engagement, retention and innovation. ERGs can significantly increase employee engagement by fostering a culture of trust and inclusivity. According to UKG's Great Place to Work model, nine high-trust behaviors are universal across generations, based on the feedback from 100 million people globally, including: listening, speaking, thanking, developing, caring, sharing, celebrating, inspiring and hiring. ERGs by definition are a place for candid conversations, where differences are celebrated and embraced. This sense of belonging and trust translates to increased engagement, as employees are more likely to be invested in their work and committed to the company's success. Catalyst recently hosted ERG leaders at enERGize, a virtual employee resource group conference that upskills ERG leaders and drives organizational innovation. One of the speakers shared, 'We created a space and environment where people can feel that they're heard and seen. This allowed our team members to come ahead and share their stories,' Nikolay Valchev, senior vice president of finance lead international operations and global diagnostics at Zoetis. Humans are built for stories. Sharing your story not only connects you to team members but to the broader organization. People are less likely to leave organizations when they feel connected and cared for. This is a unique opportunity for ERGs to leverage storytelling and community to bolster retention. Reaves shared that at one of their established ERGs, Nest, which is for caregivers, it is a unique opportunity for first-time parents to have a community of support within the organization. Nest facilitates storytelling and support during critical times in employees' lives. Communities like the Nest ERG help with retention, especially at a crucial time for many caregivers. Reaves sees ERGs as a proxy for their customer base. The employees involved in ERGs mirror the communities and organizations they hope to serve. They help provide perspectives leaders might otherwise miss and give proactive cues to the unmet needs of the marketplace. 'We recommend that employees join an ERG that they have lived experience in or affinity for, and also join one that's a stretch or outside their comfort zone. They are going to learn more by trying to be an ally, and build leadership skills. Our executive sponsors often cite they get more out of the ERG than they put in,' Reaves noted. This perspective taking is necessary for innovation and ensuring an organization's products and services reflect the diversity of its customer base. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are crucial for fostering inclusivity and engagement in the workplace, leading to increased employee satisfaction and retention. These groups also serve as a platform for diverse perspectives, driving innovation and providing valuable insights into the customer base. Companies benefit from ERGs through improved business success, reputation and a stronger sense of community among employees.
