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Managing and developing sports officials
August 2024 sees the launch of a new book, ‘Managing and Developing Sport Officials: Officiating Excellence’ designed to bridge the gap between research and...
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Game changer: Does English Football need an...
Dr. Andrew Jones and Dr. Tom Bason from Coventry University’s Centre for Business in Society examine whether an Independent Football Regulator can address...
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We need more women sports officials – sports...
Rebecca Welch’s historic Premier League debut highlights progress for women referees, supported by the WINS project’s drive to improve gender equity and boost...
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Young people’s reluctance to talk about money is...
Young people rely on credit but often face confusion about debt, BNPL, and long‑term risks. Better guidance, education and responsible products can support...
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VAR, law changes and the impact on behaviour –...
IFAB is introducing new trials, stricter rules, and greater VAR transparency to tackle referee abuse, improve behaviour and address a growing crisis in...
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The dangers of borrowing money from friends
The UK cost-of-living crisis is driving hardship, debt and reliance on credit, exposing vulnerable people to illegal lending and poverty, while highlighting...
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Will the train take the strain post pandemic? The...
Survey shows persistent Covid-related fears, rising remote work and a shift from public to private transport, threatening rail demand, investment and future...
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Why most SMEs aren’t recovering investment from...
Many SMEs invest in digital tech expecting quick gains, but without a value‑driven, collaborative approach, efforts stall. Success comes from strategy,...
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With smart cities, your every step will be...
Smart cities use connected devices to improve urban life, but their vast data collection raises major privacy and cyber-security risks, demanding transparency...
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