We talk about our support of Project ReMake, the charitable entrepreneurship training programme which supports the rehabilitation of ex-offenders.

Inflation in Britain is at its highest in 30 years, having risen to 5.4% in the 12 months to December 2021 and it is expected to reach 7% by the spring, according to the Bank of England.

The Turing Scheme, which has been designed by the UK Government to provide global opportunities in education and training for students, has opened applications for schools, colleges and universities for the second year of the scheme.

In April 2022, as we share our updated gender pay gap data, we continue to acknowledge that our gap is not satisfactory. However, as we said following International Women’s day (LINK) – we don’t shy away from this; we are aware and transparent about the gap, our reasons for having one, and what we’re doing about it.

The finance industry – in the shape of day to day banking - has led in digital transformation and innovation with apps and instant transactions.

When Selfridges first opened its doors in 1909, it drew crowds by turning shopping into an adventure, using theatre and innovation. Bleriot’s monoplane was displayed there fresh from its maiden Channel crossing and John Logie Baird chose the store to first demonstrate television to the public.

We were excited to host the launch of an important research report in March that examined why there’s a divide between the access that disadvantaged students have to great teachers compared to those at more advantaged schools.

As retail – and the role of tech within it – fast evolves, skill sets, training needs and career paths need to adapt at the same pace. In what skills must we invest to grow the retailers of tomorrow and make retail a career that attracts the very best?

One of the things that caught my eye in the Institute of Customer Services UK’s (UKSCI) most recent report on customer satisfaction was the suggestion that a growing number of customers are prepared to pay more for improved service.

Capita employees have been recognised for their charitable giving with a silver Payroll Giving Quality Mark, for the second year running.