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Teenager wins university place after poolside chat led to life-changing bursary

Former competitive swimmer-turned rower, Felix Merritt, 18, gained a 110% bursary to attend Millfield School in Somerset.

Evening Standard

Teenager secures university place after life-changing chance encounter

Former competitive swimmer-turned rower, Felix Merritt, 18, gained A grades in maths, physics and product design

The Independent UK

Corning Eyes More Growth As AI, Solar Demand Surges

Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2025 results Tuesday and announced a third-quarter outlook, citing continued strong demand for its generative AI and U.S.-made solar products.

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The organisation inspiring a new generation of Scottish athletes

An organisation led by athletes has been fast off the blocks in inspiring a new generation of Scottish talent and involving people of all levels.

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1 Undiscovered AI Stock That Nobody Knows About (Yet)

Corning has been a key player in products ranging from the iPhone to fiber-optic cables, which it invented. Today, the company's Springboard Framework will position it to take advantage of the growth in data centers and AI. Already, new products will allow GLW to achieve in-enterprise sales growth of more…

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Is a UX bootcamp worth it?

Many bootcamps teach the necessary hard and soft skills for a career in UX design, but is it worth the time and money?

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Tube strikes: Central London businesses warn trade will grind to a halt as commuters stay away

Fears for independent traders as people avoid travel to centre of capital ‘like the plague’

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How to get a bursary at an independent school

A bursary is a grant awarded to a pupil to enable them to study at an independent school when they might not be able to otherwise. Independent schools offer means-tested fee assistance to widen access for families from all walks of life, regardless of their earnings – but children must…

The Week

Student who won free place at top public school hails ‘life-changing experience’

Ernesta Danquah Amoah, from London, attended Millfield School on a Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation place to study for her A-levels.

The Independent UK

Bank of England accused of over-reacting after raising interest rates to 5.25% – as it happened

Protests take place outside the Bank as it increases rates again, although inflation is expected to drop to 5% by end of the year

The Guardian - UK

Technical Education Directorate and Infosys sign deal for sharing learning platform

Technology and digital services firm Infosys and the State’s Directorate of Technical Education have signed an agreement for sharing the Infosys Springboard learning platform

The Hindu

Central London’s retail recovery behind the rest of the UK as shoppers stay local

The suburbs are outperforming the central districts of the capital as rail strikes also take a toll

Evening Standard

Hybrid working keeps high street footfall 18% down on pre-pandemic 2019

An average of 55% of consumers worked at home for at least some days each week in 2022, analysts Springboard said.

The Independent UK

Christmas shoppers provide boost despite rail strikes and cost-of-living crisis

Shopper footfall in December was up 5.8% on the month before and 9.9% higher than the previous year, according to Springboard.

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Newcastle's Eldon Square shopping centre extends trading hours as footfall rises

Footfall in the shopping and leisure complex has jumped 42.9% in a year

Birmingham Post

North East shopping centre extends trading hours on the back of strong footfall

Eldon Square has extended its opening hours as occupancy levels return to pre-pandemic levels

The Independent UK

Retail footfall drops by more than a quarter in week after Christmas

Springboard said footfall across the UK’s retail destinations last week was 27.7% lower than the week before.

Evening Standard

West End Boxing Day shoppers up by 65% on 2021 but 16% down on pre-Covid

Footfall in the West End was still 16 per cent lower than pre-pandemic levels in 2019

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Evening Standard

Boxing Day sales bounce back as footfall rises by than 50 per cent on last year

Data from industry analyst Springboard shows that the number of shoppers on high streets has surged by 59 per cent from last year

The Guardian - UK

UK retailers, restaurants and clubs brace for tough run-up to Christmas

Icy weather and rail strikes dampen footfall as shoppers struggle with cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

UK shoppers and workers kept home by rail strikes and cold snap, data shows

Fears in retail and hospitality sectors that severe drop in footfall could push some firms over the edge

The Guardian - UK

Retailers hope busy shopping period will reduce stock filling up warehouses

Improved delivery times from suppliers has caught out many big-name shops such as Marks & Spencer

The Guardian - UK

UK Black Friday off to muted start amid cost of living crisis

Number of shoppers on high streets up on last year but demand for home deliveries down 5%, say analysts

Daily Mirror

Shoppers to spend £8.7bn in Black Friday spending blitz to boost high street

Shoppers are predicted to give the high street an unexpected boost as they go out in search of bargains on Black Friday

The Guardian - UK

UK retailers hit by footfall decline amid cost of living squeeze

Fewer shoppers visited high streets, retail parks and shopping centres last week, figures show

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