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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Work placements offered to care leavers in Midlands
Severn Trent Water is to create hundreds of work placements for young people who have been in care across the have been calls in recent years for better support for young people leaving care, rather than what has been described as a "care cliff" as they reach 18. Part of that is around work Trent said it planned to offer placements directly for 100 care leavers over he next four years, with another 300 available through a partnership with other employers across the region. "Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every young person leaving care in the Midlands has access to a meaningful work experience opportunity," said HR Director Neil Harrison. "We must continue to work together for those living in our region and give people the opportunity to reach their true potential," he added.A spokesperson for Severn Trent said it had the "ultimate aim" to see more young people in work, and out of risk of said the announcement came at a time where the number of young people not in education, employment or training was nearing one million, the highest in a released last year also showed a huge rise in the number of care leavers in England facing Jones, chief secretary to the Treasury, said the firm's commitment to helping people into work, including care leavers and ex-offenders, was an example of how business can "drive real change in our communities". Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Business
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Nelson's Gin business put up for sale after death of founder
A gin company has been put up for sale, having entered Distillery & School Ltd, which was established in 2016 by former chef Neil Harrison, operates from premises in Uttoxeter, business sale includes the company's fully equipped distillery and a 14-station gin business suffered "operational disruption" in March after the death of founder Neil Harrison, according to administrator Martin Williamson. "Despite recent setbacks, the core offer remains strong due to its production infrastructure and unique gin recipes to its customer base and tourism accolades," Mr Williamson said he was appointed on 9 July after a formal review of the business in said it rose to prominence with its flagship London Dry No 7 gin and Signature Blend firm has a strong digital presence, brand recognition, and proven retail appeal, Mr Williamson has also produced private-label spirits for high-profile chefs and restaurants, including collaborations with Michele Roux and La business owns a number of UK trademarks and recipes for its gins and rums, which would transfer to the Williamson said he needed to conclude a sale by 31 July, and all expressions of interest must be received by 17:00 BST on 21 July. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- BBC News
Warburton Toll Bridge threatened by 'irresponsible' lorry drivers
A toll bridge may have to close unless "irresponsible" drivers of lorries, tractors and other heavy vehicles stop crossing it illegally. Warburton Toll Bridge's owner claimed some drivers had taken advantage of tolls being suspended since Manchester Ship Canal Company said various measures had failed to deter drivers of overweight vehicles, and warned this was threatening the safety of contractors upgrading the bridge. It said some tractor drivers have obscured their number plates to avoid being caught on camera, with others have allegedly lied to site staff by claiming to have a permit to cross the bridge in Cheshire. In addition to signs clearly warning of the restrictions, barriers were introduced to deter overweight port director Jon Hassett said: "We have put in place a number of safe and sensible measures to deter these irresponsible drivers and ensure everyone's safety."Unfortunately the problem persists and unless we are able to resolve the illegal use of overweight vehicles using the bridge, we will be left with no other solution than to shut the road completely."It is essential that we can focus our efforts and resources on completing the upgrade as soon as possible rather than tackling this selfish behaviour." 'Little regard for others' Contractor Taziker, whose staff are doing most of the upgrade works, echoed Mr Hassett's director Neil Harrison said: "It is extremely disappointing that some drivers are so willing to put other people at risk for their own convenience. "It's also unreasonable to expect our staff, or indeed anyone, to be policing access and risking confrontation with individuals who have so far shown little regard for others."Local authorities have already been advised of the seriousness of the problem. Given the frequency of the breaches, Peel Ports Group and Taziker said they were monitoring the situation daily. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer
