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Overcooked series

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This series of videos provides an introduction to British food. The culture people develop around food can reveal a lot about them; providing insights into their personality, values or beliefs.
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The top esl/efl listening resource for those learning English and teaching English. We provide real conversations recorded for all levels of English learners. In addition, the supporting worksheets and transcripts can be used for self access or in the classroom to provide valuable English language lessons for learners of English at Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
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Find out first-hand about all things language assistants... We'll be chatting with colleagues, former assistants and experts on a range of themes. From finding accommodation to settling into school life; listen and prepare for your time overseas. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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Few years ago I dropped out of university & started a digital business which eventually became my livelihood during the shootings & crisis in Cameroon. Years later, I featured on the BBC, British Council’s top 100, won Oxford University’s GLC, authored a best-selling book & generated 50m+ in business. As I grow, my fulfilment comes from sharing my journey & building friends. Dear ARREYB shares my experiences & unfiltered conversations with thought leaders in business, enter10ment, politics & ...
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EnglishAgenda

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The EnglishAgenda podcast features news about English language teaching. Listen to interviews with leading experts and find out about innovative projects from around the world.
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Issues - LearnEnglish

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Stories and Poems

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This section is a collection of stories and poems written by famous writers like Shakespeare and Wordsworth as well as stories by our resident writer, Chris Rose. They are suitable for learners at Intermediate to Advanced level.
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BASIC is the only peace and security non-governmental organization that is British-American in composition and focus. With programs that address diplomacy and decision-making around nuclear weapons, we work on both sides of the Atlantic to encourage sustainable transatlantic security policies and to develop the strategies that can achieve them. We have charitable status in the United Kingdom and in the United States. We operate with offices in London and Washington, a small but committed sta ...
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History - LearnEnglish

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Society - LearnEnglish

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Vulnerable Women

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In this series of podcasts from the British Refugee Council, we explore the problems facing refugee women in the UK. Many female refugees are seriously traumatized when they arrive, having been raped or tortured in their country of origin. This is a rare chance to hear their stories in their own words.
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O’neal Lajuwomi

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O’neal Lajuwomi is an accomplished Energy & Engineering Manager with a passion for driving sustainable solutions. With over 20 years of professional experience in the Energy sector, including Power, Oil & Gas, Oneal Lajuwomi has been instrumental in implementing innovative and environmentally friendly practices. As the recipient of the 2018 British Council Alumni Award for entrepreneurship in Sub Saharan Africa, Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi’s dedication to making a positive impact is recognized o ...
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O'neal Lajuwomi is an accomplished Energy & Engineering Manager with a passion for driving sustainable solutions. With over 20 years of professional experience in the Energy sector, including Power, Oil & Gas, Oneal Lajuwomi has been instrumental in implementing innovative and environmentally friendly practices. As the recipient of the 2018 British Council Alumni Award for entrepreneurship in Sub Saharan Africa, Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi's dedication to making a positive impact is recognized o ...
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Artistic Research Residency Podcast

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How can we design strategies for human and non-human interactions that would help us reshape our cities into a much more sustainable engine of survival, rather than the socially-constricting, energy-intensive, and life shortening beast that they are right now? Karachi—a complex city that is already being disproportionately affected by climate change—presents an ideal context to explore this question. During the artistic research residency, RePlay: Reveries of an Urban Dreamland, resident res ...
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The hillwalking podcast from the British Mountaineering Council. Each week the host, Niall Grimes, chooses an upland area or coastal path and then talks to someone who knows and loves the area. Together they find the special magic of the place and point listeners towards the great hikes and features to be found there.
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How do I leave my 9-5 for my side hustle? How do I make money from my work? Can I build my dream job? Creative Women International is here to help you figure it out. Founder Philiy Page, presents these podcasts having worked in the creative industries for over 24 years, starting as a photojournalist for UK publications such as Marie Claire and The Guardian Newspaper. She moved into BBC documentaries, worked as a feature film production manager, writes and runs the CWI, while also delivering ...
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The power of the outdoors can be transformative. Connecting with new experiences and like-minded people through walking, climbing and mountaineering creates powerful communities and lifelong memories. We want to diversify the people we normally hear talking about the outdoors, celebrate their stories, shine a light on their insights, and create a place for discussion, inclusion and practical advice. So welcome to Finding Our Way, a podcast that aims to be thought-provoking, upbeat and entert ...
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A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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Barnet Healthy Heritage Walks

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Barnet Council presents a suite of audio guided heritage walks with support from the British Guild of Tourist Guides. These walks are designed to provide a gentle stroll of about 5 to 10 kilometres or 3 to 6 miles, approximately 5000 to 10,000 steps, taking in a few buildings and sites of interest, and where possible using green spaces and footpaths. To give us your feedback on the walks, please contact us at publichealth@barnet.gov.uk
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TheSNCPodcast

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Helping you better understand the intriguing world of music, arts and entertainment through insightful discussions with African artists, creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Folashade Anozie.
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F-Rated Podcast

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Join us for intersectional feminist chat with remarkable women in film from director Amma Asante to multi-award winning composer Nainita Desai. Hosted by F-Rated founder, Holly Tarquini and BBC World Service presenter, journalist Anu Anand exploring all aspects of the film industry by talking to some of the brilliant women who shape the stories we see on screen.
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How To Start Up: learn what to do now, next or never when starting & scaling a business. Are you a new founder? Or trying to scale a business? You're in the right place. Subscribe to hear more great advice from successful entrepreneurs. Hosted by Juliet Fallowfield, founder of B Corp Certified brand communications and podcast production consultancy Fallow, Field & Mason, How To Start Up hopes to bring you confidence, encouragement and reassurance that you’re on the right track when building ...
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Are you a business owner struggling to connect with your ideal clients? Or maybe you want to nurture an ongoing relationship, but you’re not sure how. If that strikes a chord, then this podcast is for you. Hello – I’m Katie Flamman from Storyteller Media. I’m an award-winning voiceover artist and I specialise in Storytelling for Business. I work with small businesses and global brands, telling their stories from my broadcast quality studio. I’ve been the voice of American Express, The counci ...
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Streamcast is a team of Black British creatives bringing people together through gaming. Andy (aka. Blackamura) aims to shine a spotlight for CEOs, Directors and Developers; listen to the stories of our guests as they look to improve their industry. On occasion Troy, Akira and Hassan also discuss the latest gaming news, niche gaming topics and promote diversity across all industries.
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Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali Social Entrepreneur, CEO of Pathway Group and proud Birmingham business leader, where he shares his insights and experiences on entrepreneurialism, having a growth mindset and getting the best out of people as well as useful information to help your grow your business, develop and build your team. Canny Conversations has now completed over 50 episodes making an impact on UK business Podcasts and demonstrating how sustainable business can benefit. In ...
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Welcome to The Lawdown, CM Murray LLP's regular podcast bringing you the legal news highlights, particularly those relating to employment, discrimination and partnership law and the UK courts. More information on the issues discussed and knowledge on a wide range of topics can be found at our website - www.cm-murray.com or please contact info@cm-murray.com for more information or to send us a story you would like us to talk about.
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As a small business owner, you'll have a million different questions. The award-winning Sound Advice podcast is the place to go for answers. In Season 1, we talked about how to make your business financially successful—in year 1 and beyond. Writing a business plan that works, finding your first customer, starting up with zero capital, and being tax compliant—you name it, we covered it. For Season 2, we dug even deeper into what it’s really like to run a business, with unfiltered advice and r ...
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Join British music icon Paul Weller with journalist, author and GQ editor Dylan Jones as they embark on a wide-ranging, intimate conversation exploring Paul’s extraordinary career, personal life and much more. Across 3 episodes the pair will delve into the legendary musician's thoughts on art, politics and fashion, his time with The Jam and The Style Council, plus his hugely successful solo work - including critically acclaimed new album On Sunset - in one of his most candid interviews to da ...
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Fantasy Premier League which is a fantasy football game that you can play on the Premier League website. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on…
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Mbeng Lilian popularly known as Caro is an actress and comedian. Lilian took Cameroon by storm early this year when she announced she was branching full time into movies with ML Productions. In this exclusive with Arrey, she shares not just her about her acting journey but we go back to her struggling childhood, the hidden story behind Caro & Copee…
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Imogen Partridge shares her journey from interior architecture to pursuing her passion of illustration and how her love of places and storytelling fuels her artistic work. But more than just sharing her artistic journey, she also delves into the power of kindness in business and how being kind can benefit your personal life, your customers, and you…
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Two weeks into their most significant incursion since the war began, Ukrainian forces continue to advance further into Russia’s Kursk region. What does this offensive mean for Putin’s image, and how far will it go? Then, a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks resumes this week without participation from Hamas, raising fears for an Iranian attack on Is…
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What if the key to solving the UK's productivity puzzle lies in transforming apprenticeships? Join us as Dr. Mandy Crawford-Lee, FRSA, Chief Executive of the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC), unveils the extraordinary evolution of apprenticeships over UVAC's 25-year history. Mandy, the first female chief executive of UVAC, shares her ins…
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UK productivity was ‘24% lower in 2023 than it would have been had it continued climbing at the rates seen before the global financial crisis’ according to the Economics Observatory. Given time is the most limited factor for any founder, for our eleventh season I’ve set out to find answers on how we can all improve our productivity in business. Fir…
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Epule Jeffrey is a leading Cameroonian actor, filmmaker, writer known for movies like Breach of Trust, Red Pink Poison, Decoded and Royal destination featuring Tonto Dikeh and Emeka Ike. In this exclusive with Arrey, Epule opens up on a never-heard-before side of his personal life, his surgery battles and reason he slowed down on acting. While this…
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How do we manage waste across the Island, who’s responsible for recycling and why do some local authorities pay substantially more for their regional recycling centres than others? Is the current Rates system fair and if not why has Rates reform never been tackled? And while we’re discussing reform why do we still have such a disparate range of loc…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about the new kits that the teams will be playing in this season. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Ski…
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Following misinformation about a deadly knife attack on a children's dance class, anti-immigrant riots fueled by far-right groups continue in Britain. Then, a mass uprising forced Bangladesh's’ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. Plus, tension and fears of a wider regional war have increased following Israel’s assassination…
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Uncover the secrets of transformational leadership in the vocational training sector. This episode promises to reveal how adopting inspirational and empowering leadership methods can spark growth and learning within your team. From leading by example to fostering an environment where manageable mistakes are opportunities for growth, our guest share…
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Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been in post for just under two years now so what has she learned about local government in the Isle of Man? What is a local democracy reporter and why do we need one? Why does it take so long to get an answer from government, how does central government interact with local government and why do so few peopl…
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When clubbing and partying were on hold during the pandemic, a lot of us found ourselves hosting good old-fashioned game and quiz nights. Well, Nicola Robinson and Tolu Abisogun took this opportunity to create their cheeky and fun drinking games brand, Berserk Games, which soon became a thriving disruptive player in the industry. We're going to del…
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The largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history between the US and Russia took place this week. Why now and what does it mean? Then, Iran is calling for revenge and warns of regional war with Israel, following Israeli airstrikes that assassinated a key Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in the heart of Tehran. Plus, protests have erupted in Venezuela a…
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What drives a 15-year-old to leave school and dive headfirst into the workforce? Our guest shares his courageous journey from facing resistance at home and school to discovering a transformative apprenticeship at Debenhams. Through personal anecdotes, he reveals how the Tomorrow's Young Manager program not only shaped his professional values but al…
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A few years ago, Ryan T. Williams co-founded a social media agency, scaled it to over 80 employees and then in 2022, he exited the business in a multi-million pound deal (Ryan actually said it is an undisclosed amount but he exited in a MULTI MILLION POUND deal). With over 18 billion video views and 30 million followers across multiple brands, KOMI…
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Building, scaling and maintaining one brand is challenging. However, successfully creating multiple brands is a brilliant feat of focus and endurance. With this in mind, I wanted to learn from an expert brand builder. Hind Sebti is the founder of whind, a beauty brand that merges both science and sensoriality to deliver Golden Hour Beauty, inspired…
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There was an interesting flare up in Tynwald over the appointment of two new directors to the government owned Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Some members were incensed by a particular line of questioning from Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas and he was asked to withdraw what were described as disparaging remarks. Is it possible to question cand…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. This week, Jack talks about the town of Ipswich and Ipswich Town FC, the newly promoted team, bursting back to the Premier League after 22 years in the Championship and League One. You can read the transcr…
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Poised to be the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris has kicked off her campaign after Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. How does her nomination change the race, and what impact will she have on foreign policy? Then, as the Israel-Hamas war continues into its ninth month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits DC to discuss…
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In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partner Beth Hale, Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Kia Aoki discuss the following: The departures of Gareth Southgate as manager of the England men’s national football team, Vaughan Gething as Welsh first minister and President Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race. We explore how to dete…
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What happens when vocational training meets visionary leadership? Join us as we sit down, for the first of this three part conversation, with Rob Colbourne OBE, the dynamic CEO and co-owner of Performance Through People (PTP). From its roots in the Walsall Chamber of Commerce in the 1960s to becoming a major player with 1,500 apprentices and 80 sta…
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In our final podcast of this season, check out this interview with Hannes Lugstein! Hannes is the Founder of byteparrot and is finalising his first game, Slopecrashers. What is Slopecrashers? How does someone build an entire game alone? Find out the answer to these and more questions in this power hour podcast! Wishlist Slopecrashers on Steam here:…
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Akwo Ashangndowah is a tech enthusiast passionate about solving some of Africa’s pertinent problems. He is the co-founder of Nkwa Tech Ltd, a mobile application - mynkwa, which at the time of this publication, enables over 27,000 people to manage their expenses and save more. In this episode Akwo opens up to Arrey on his entrepreneurial journey, ho…
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The assisted dying Bill is due to be read a third time tomorrow in an extra Keys sitting and Agenda asks what’s the rush. We also ponder whether Tynwald and government are capable of delivering a bus station in Douglas, why developers need support to build luxury flats in Port Erin and why Tynwald rejected the opportunity to save money by allowing …
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Join us on this episode of Sound Advice, as we discover how the dynamic power couple, Jim and Dannii Mee, captured their love for travel and transformed their passions into a thriving international events business, driving Rat Race Adventure Sports to new heights. Learn from their resilience in adapting through the challenges of the pandemic, pivot…
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Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump announced he would be selecting Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate. What does Vance’s background look like, and what does the Trump-Vance ticket mean for the world? Then, as war in Gaza continues, Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Biden in Washington DC next week and…
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In this latest episode Safaraz concludes his conversation with Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE, Founder and CEO of Youth Employment UK. They will be examining the critical issue of youth unemployment as Laura-Jane shares her expertise on creating youth-friendly employment initiatives, rethinking hiring processes, and the power of mentorship She gives us pr…
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With the UK fashion sector’s annual revenue estimated to be just under £60 billion, it is a highly competitive sector in which you need a strong brand to differentiate your offering. Given this, I wanted to speak with an expert about how to build a fashion brand that stands out from the crowd. In this episode, I speak with Henrietta Rix, Co-Founder…
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Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood wants to progressively prevent new generations from being able to purchase tobacco products. Her private member’s Bill would in effect see the age at which you can buy tobacco products increase by a year each year until eventually nobody could buy them. With an estimated 25% of the health budget spent treating smoking re…
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NATO leaders met this week in Washington, DC to discuss several topics on the 75th anniversary of the summit. Hot topics included Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the rise of China, and political challenges many alliance members are facing at home. Then, a look at the French and British election results and what they mean for the future of Europe. Plu…
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Welcome to this special final episode of series three of the TeachingEnglish podcast! Chris and We'am look back at some of the highlights from the series. They also talk to a panel of ELT experts who answer the questions from you, our TeachingEnglish community listeners. First, we ask IATEFL vice president Chris Graham about teacher associations an…
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Laura Jane Rawlings, MBE, the dynamic founder and CEO of Youth Employment UK, joins us to shed light on the powerful impact of incorporating young voices in employment policy-making. Through her inspiring narrative, Laura highlights the organization's mission and the significance of their annual Youth Voice Census, which offers a detailed look at t…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. This week, Jack talks about England's recent victory in a penalty shootout against Switzerland and about the pressure that the shootout puts on players and fans. You can read the transcript and complete th…
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MC Akonuche is a top Nigerian content creator and comedian who has raked in millions of views on his social media content. Based in the UK, he became famous for his content on social media but a couple months back, Akonuche made new headlines on blogs around Africa when he announced the completion of a DREAM HOME for his parents in Nigeria. But the…
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Lawrie Hooper’s homework was marked by June Tynwald and he passed with flying colours. The waiting list initiative supported by Tynwald last year appears to have had a significant impact in reducing numbers of people waiting for treatment. Minister Hooper tells us about that initiative and new adoption law changes before moving on to the Carer’s St…
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Thank you to our guest Andrew Smith for being so honest and generous! Andrew is the Creative Director of UK indie gaming studio, Spilt Milk Studios, and is currently working on Trash Goblin. What is Trash Goblin? Why was its Kickstarter so successful? Find the answers to these and more questions in this power hour podcast!SUPPORT SPILT MILK STUDIOS…
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Becoming homeless and jobless at 15 wasn't enough to stop Simon Squibb from dreaming big. Instead, this was the catalyst to his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. Today, he is a multi-millionaire, founder of 19 companies, and investor of 78 more. With a personal mission to help others achieve similar dreams, Simon created HelpBnk. Alongside his…
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In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett, Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Kia Aoki discuss the following: Scottie Scheffler, the current number one ranked golfer in the world, was arrested and charged with assault of a police officer and three misdemeanours during the PGA Championship. All charges were la…
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In this latest episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz continues his chat with Pat Carvalho, the principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College. In this third and final part of Safaraz and Pat’s chat, they take a deep dive into the subjects of leadership and vision, as well as looking forward to the future plans for the college. T…
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