Mel Young has been a tireless campaigner for social justice and giving people their lives back. He’s called a social entrepreneur, though he’s probably happy just seeing a smile back on the faces of those he has helped regain their self-esteem and sense of worth. He is co-founder and president of the Big Issue and […]
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Tabloids can no longer get away with destroying public heroes
STEVE SAMPSON says merciless tabloid newspapers, once feared by the rich and famous, now risk losing readers by destroying them I bet you Harry has been listening to Elton John. He famously took The Sun for £1 million when it meant something. The paper alleged that the singer had been cavorting with a variety of […]
Plastic can be recycled into a range of useful products
Plastic pollution is a major concern as David Attenborough highlighted in his television series Blue Planet 2, showing graphic content, including albatross parents feeding their chicks plastic waste, and plastic straws wounding turtles. Companies such as Lush give customers money off if they return their plastic tubs so they can recycle them, while Sainsbury’s has […]
Heineken opens new chapter to help beat prejudice
One of Scotland’s brewing companies has taken a big step forward on its inclusivity ‘journey’ by backing a pioneering project to help bring together people from diverse backgrounds. Heineken has been a big sponsor of the inclusivity and diversity agenda, working with The Human Library to engage its employees with people from all walks of […]
Celebs sign up as World Sleep Out targets $50m
Homeless campaigner Josh Littlejohn will stage his biggest event in December when a host of celebrities will join 50,000 people in the World’s Big Sleep Out. Mr Littlejohn wants to raise $50 million by encouraging supporters in 50 locations across the globe to take part in the event on 7 December. Originating in Scotland as […]