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The longest-running industry safety awards scheme in the UK, RoSPA – the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents – has recognised Sellafield Ltd’s safety performance and that of our contractors working at Sellafield.
The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations around the world, recognises achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.
Teams at the Pile Fuel Storage Pond and Project Delivery directorate received special gold medals, for achieving 6 consecutive gold awards; teams at the Pile Fuel Cladding Silo also received a gold medal award for reaching 5 consecutive golds.
There were also gold awards for the First Generation Magnox Storage Pond, Magnox Swarf Storage Silo, Remediation and Warrington Offices; Sellafield Ltd and EHS&Q received silver awards.
Martin Leafe, Head of Retrievals Value Stream, Sellafield Ltd said:
These awards reflect the hard work of our employees and contractors in keeping safe, often in challenging conditions.
Some of the work we do has never been done before anywhere in the world, so it is particularly important that we have a constant focus on safe working and protecting our environment.
During the period covered by the RoSPA Awards, Sellafield Ltd have been carrying out work such as:
Mark Neate, Environment, Safety and Security Director, Sellafield Ltd added:
Safety is at the core of everything we do; it is and always has been an overriding priority.
These awards demonstrate the success we have in delivering work safer sooner and we want to see this level of performance extend across all our work at Sellafield.
We want everyone to go home safe at the end of their working day, with no harm to themselves or their colleagues, or the environment. That’s why we are driving hard to continuously improve. Our personal actions help keep us all safe.
The Charity Commission has removed Future Vision Consortium from the charity register after determining that the organisation was no longer operating.
Future Vision Consortium was set up to provide relief in poverty, sickness, distress to those in need, and to advance education, in the United Kingdom and Somalia.
The Commission previously engaged with the charity via a double-defaulter statutory class inquiry, after the charity failed to submit accounts twice in the past five years. In response to queries from the Commission, the charity submitted financial information for a company called Future Vision Care.
This company appeared closely linked to the charity, and had similar objectives. The Commission opened an inquiry to investigate further.
Despite the charity listing five trustees, the Commission was only able to speak to one, who confirmed it was not operating.
The inquiry found:
The Commission removed the charity from the register on 17 June 2019.
Charitable status is a privilege, reflecting the high regard charity is held by the public, but it comes with responsibilities as well as benefits. Informing the Commission when things change at your charity, or when charitable status is no longer appropriate, is an essential part of this responsibility for trustees.
The trustees of Future Vision Consortium, should have recognised this responsibility by closing their charity as soon as they ceased to operate.
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been investigating the proposed $360 million takeover of Farelogix Inc (Farelogix) by Sabre Corporation (Sabre). Both companies provide IT systems that enable airlines to sell tickets, as well as related add-ons such as on-board WiFi, meals and seats with extra legroom, through travel agents, to businesses and consumers.
Sabre is 1 of 3 large and well-established suppliers of such systems worldwide, including in the UK. The CMA’s initial, Phase 1, investigation has found that Farelogix is much smaller at present but is an important competitive threat to Sabre and recognised as an important innovator with a disruptive business model. Farelogix has already had a significant impact in the industry through its use of new and innovative technology to distribute more sophisticated airline products and, without the merger, would have been expected to further develop and grow the use of its technology in future.
Should the deal go ahead as planned, the CMA is concerned that Sabre would not face enough competition from other suppliers, leading to higher prices or lower quality services, as well as reduced innovation in the industry generally, which could have adverse effects for airlines, travel agents and consumers across the UK.
The deal is also being investigated by the US Department of Justice, and the 2 authorities are continuing to cooperate closely.
If the merging businesses are unable to overcome the CMA’s concerns, the deal will be referred for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation. This would be carried out by a group of independent CMA panel members.
For more information, visit the Sabre / Farelogix merger inquiry page.
Now in their 16th year, the National Apprenticeship Awards showcase the diverse and growing range of sectors engaged with apprenticeships. The awards celebrate employers who fire up their business with apprenticeships, outstanding apprentices who blaze their own trail, and individuals who champion apprenticeships with passion.
The awards are open to apprentices, individuals who promote apprenticeships and employers of all sizes from all sectors, with entrants asked to demonstrate the impact apprenticeships has made to individual’s lives and their workplaces.
The finalists announced today have already made it through a rigorous regional judging process, and are apprenticeship exemplars. Their stories highlight best practice across recruitment excellence, high quality training practices, diversity and career progression.
We have announced regional finalists in the following employer categories:
We are recognising apprentices for their exceptional contribution to their workplace and have announced regional finalists in the following apprentice categories:
In October, members of the public will be asked to vote on the overall winner for the Lloyds Banking Group Award for the Rising Star category.
Finalists in the Royal Air Force Award for Apprenticeship Champion of the Year, recognising individuals who go ‘above and beyond’ to champion apprenticeships, have also been announced today.
Education Minister Kemi Badenoch said:
Congratulations to all of the regional finalists. The National Apprenticeships Awards are a fantastic way to celebrate apprentices, their employers and the huge range of high-quality apprenticeship opportunities across the country.
As a former apprentice myself, it is just brilliant to see so many employers and individuals being recognised for all their achievements.
I wish them all the best of luck for the award ceremonies in September.
Keith Smith, Director, Apprenticeships, at the Education and Skills Funding Agency said:
The National Apprenticeship Awards celebrate all that is exceptional about apprenticeships. The opportunities they give individuals to fire up their career and the real benefits employers see on a daily basis, with apprentices bringing new ideas, enthusiasm and dedication in to the workplace.
I am delighted that so many outstanding applications were received this year. The number and quality of applications improves year on year. Testament to the popularity of not only the awards, but apprenticeships, with more and more employers and individuals recognising the benefits they bring.
I would like to thank the national and regional sponsors who make the awards possible, everyone who entered the awards this year, and the judges to took time to support the difficult task of selecting the regional winners and highly commended entries.
Good luck to all the regional finalists, and I hope you have a wonderful day at your ceremony. Regardless of the outcome, you are all winners.
For more information on the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019, visit the App Awards website.