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Sabrina Impacciatore takes part in the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Sabrina Impacciatore joins the team of talents who will take part in the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled for February 6th at San Siro Olympic Stadium in Milano.
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Indigenization and inclusion in Chinese academia
Fewer returnees among regular members despite globalization
Scholars’ educational attainment exposes dynamics and hierarchies in academia, as well as reflecting social-economic roots and geopolitical narratives29,30. By breaking down the data,…
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Isak faces two months out with injury after ‘reckless’ tackle: Slot | Football News
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says star forward Alexander Isak will be on the sidelines until at least late February.
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Bettys Tea Rooms in York applies for solar panels on roof
According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, plans included installing a new shower and heated lockers on the first floor to encourage staff to walk and cycle to work.
Existing changing rooms would also be upgraded, along with the staff canteen and servery areas.
Works are also planned to try and reduce the damage to the building’s fabric which could be caused by business operations.
Existing offices would be sound-proofed and a dedicated, separated meeting space would also be created, along with storage improvements.
A quiet space would be expanded and a universal toilet added, with existing and outdated male and female ones also updated.
Plans stated: “The building has stood under the stewardship of Bettys & Taylors for more than 80 years during which period it has been sensitively maintained and adapted to suit the operational needs of the business.
“The proposals are intended to secure the future of the building as Bettys home in York.”
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Bettys Tea Rooms in York applies for solar panels on roof
Plans have been submitted to refurbish the upper floors of Bettys tea rooms in York and install solar panels on the building’s roof.
An application from owners Bettys & Taylors Group proposes improvements to staff facilities including changing rooms, lockers and meeting spaces.
Solar panels and tiles which are designed to blend in with the St Helen’s Square building’s existing roof tiles would also be installed, if the plans were approved by City of York Council.
The application stated the changes would improve the working environment for staff while preserving the building’s historic value.
According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, plans included installing a new shower and heated lockers on the first floor to encourage staff to walk and cycle to work.
Existing changing rooms would also be upgraded, along with the staff canteen and servery areas.
Works are also planned to try and reduce the damage to the building’s fabric which could be caused by business operations.
Existing offices would be sound-proofed and a dedicated, separated meeting space would also be created, along with storage improvements.
A quiet space would be expanded and a universal toilet added, with existing and outdated male and female ones also updated.
Plans stated: “The building has stood under the stewardship of Bettys & Taylors for more than 80 years during which period it has been sensitively maintained and adapted to suit the operational needs of the business.
“The proposals are intended to secure the future of the building as Bettys home in York.”
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EBRD extends €31 million package to Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo to boost small businesses
- €25 million portfolio risk-sharing to unlock €50 million in MSME lending
- Two loans of €3 million each, under the Go Digital and GEFF programmes, to drive digitalisation, energy efficiency and green technologies
- Package supported by the EU through the WBIF and EFSD+
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is expanding its cooperation with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo through a comprehensive €31 million financing package that will strengthen access to finance for micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs), accelerate digital transformation and foster green investment across Kosovo.
The package comprises an unfunded portfolio risk-sharing guarantee of up to €25 million, a €3 million loan under the Go Digital in the Western Balkans programme, and a €3 million loan under the EBRD Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF).*
Under the expanded portfolio risk-sharing facility, the EBRD will provide an unfunded guarantee of up to €25 million, covering up to 50 per cent of a newly generated €50 million MSME loan portfolio originated by Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo. The arrangement includes European Union-backed first loss risk cover of up to €2 million under the EU’s European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+). By sharing risk on a pro rata basis, the programme unlocks new lending with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo’s own funds to businesses across Kosovo. The funds will be used to finance sub-loans to eligible MSMEs, with at least 30 per cent directed to green investments aligned with the EBRD’s Green Economy Transition (GET) approach, and focusing on youth- and women-led enterprises, firms outside Prishtina, and the agribusiness and tourism sectors.
The EBRD will also extend €3 million under its Go Digital in the Western Balkans programme to help SMEs modernise through automation, digital tools and green technologies. At least 60 per cent of the financing will support digitalisation projects, and at least 60 per cent of the total investments will be GET-eligible. The EU will provide support through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), including expert technical assistance and investment incentives for eligible automation and digitalisation projects of up to 10 per cent of the individual loan, payable upon verified completion of the project. The programme promotes inclusion, providing targeted training and support for women-led SMEs to strengthen their competitiveness and sustainability.
Under its GEFF facility, the EBRD will provide €3 million to expand GET-eligible, energy-efficiency and renewable-energy financing for MSMEs. The funds will help firms cut energy use and emissions by financing building upgrades (insulation, windows, heating and cooling systems), efficient equipment and processes, and small-scale renewable generation through solar panels. The package is supported by the EU, Japan, Denmark and other donors, with financing for technical assistance and investment incentives for eligible green projects, to be paid after the investments have been completed and verified.
Sergiy Maslichenko, EBRD Head of Kosovo, said: “Kosovo’s small businesses can benefit significantly from finance that rewards innovation and green investment. In partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo, this package expands lending capacity, shares risk and channels capital to projects that strengthen competitiveness and resilience, reaching underserved regions and women- and youth-led enterprises. With EU support through the WBIF, the project will accelerate Kosovo’s transition to a low-carbon, digitally enabled economy.”
Alessandro Bianciardi, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the European Union office in Kosovo, commented: “The Go Digital and GEFF initiatives demonstrate the European Union’s strong commitment to supporting sustainable growth, digital transformation, and competitiveness across the region. Through the support of the WBIF and EFSD+, this package will help businesses modernise, adopt greener technologies and unlock new opportunities for innovation, productivity and job creation.”
Anita Kovacic, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo, said: “These agreements with the EBRD further strengthen our longstanding partnership and our shared commitment to supporting Kosovo’s economy. By combining risk sharing, digitalisation financing and green investments, this package enables us to expand access to finance for MSMEs across the country, particularly women- and youth-led enterprises.”
Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo is the largest commercial bank in the country and a longstanding EBRD partner, with a successful record of implementing EBRD projects since 2006. Headquartered in Pristina, it serves a wide range of clients, from private individuals and small firms to large corporates.
The EBRD is a leading institutional investor in the country, with a cumulative investment of €871 million in Kosovo through 139 projects to date.
* The EBRD GEFF in the Western Balkans is co-funded by the European Union through the Western Balkans Investment Framework, by Austria, Japan and Denmark, and by Austria and Switzerland through the High-Impact Partnership on Climate Action (HIPCA). The EBRD’s HIPCA is supported by Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the TaiwanICDF, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
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Bollywood News | Devoleena Bhattacharjee Takes a Dig at Dhruv Rathee for Calling ‘Dhurandhar’ ‘Propaganda’
Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ has sparked sharp debate on social media due to its political messaging. The backlash against the Ranveer Singh starrer only intensified after YouTuber Dhruv Rathee made a…
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Hospital Trust director scoops national award – SaTH
23 December 2025
A prestigious national award has been presented to a hospital director for their significant contribution to healthcare finance.
Carol McInnes, Director of Planning and Transformation at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been named ‘Finance Champion of the Year’ at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Awards.
The award recognises and celebrates someone who stands out for demonstrating exceptional dedication and initiatives within their organisation.
Carol has led the financial recovery work at the Trust, which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, since November 2024 and has been instrumental in driving transformation and cost improvements.
She started her healthcare management career as a specialist nurse in 2009 and joined SaTH in 2016 as Director of Operations for Medicine and Emergency Care, before moving across to the Women and Children’s division in 2021.
In her current role as Director of Planning and Transformation, Carol works closely with colleagues across the Trust to identify and support projects which improve efficiency while maintaining patient safety and quality.
The judges praised Carol’s ‘skill and humility in engaging people in the critical work of recovery, transformation and cost improvement’.
They went on to say how she is a ‘role model who is driving momentum and growing optimism for the future’ and an ‘exceptional finance champion’.
In addition to Carol’s success, SaTH’s Deputy Chief Nurse, Kara Blackwell, was highly commended in the ‘Working with Finance – Clinician of the Year’ category.
Since establishing the Trust’s Financial Recovery Taskforce in 2024, Carol and the team have built strong relationships with system partners and have been asked to share their learning beyond SaTH and support other NHS providers.
Carol said: “This award is recognition for the whole team and all that it has achieved over the last few years. SaTH is heading in the right direction and it’s great to see this progress being showcased on a national stage.”
Adam Winstanley, Acting Director of Finance, said: “I’m delighted that Carol has been recognised with a national award for her hard work and dedication – it is a huge achievement which is thoroughly deserved.
“As a Trust we have a responsibility to achieve financial stability whilst delivering the best, safest care for our patients.
“Getting the balance right is challenging, but we are moving in the right direction and have made £24.9m of efficiency savings so far this year. We are currently on track to meet our target of £41.4m for 2025/26.
“I am really proud of colleagues like Carol, who are working hard behind the scenes to support teams and add value for our patients.”
Photo caption: Carol McInnes (right), Director of Planning and Transformation at SaTH, collecting her ‘Finance Champion of the Year’ award at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Awards.
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COVID-19 Delays Linked to Advanced Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
A real-world survey from Japan suggests that pandemic-related behavioral changes contributed to delayed colorectal cancer diagnosis, with patients who postponed medical visits during COVID-19 more likely to present with more advanced disease.
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