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BBC News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Reform UK formally takes control in Derbyshire
The new Reform UK leader of Derbyshire County Council has been formally approved at a meeting at the council's Graves was voted in by councillors as leader with a term of four years, having been elected by Reform's new cluster of Derbyshire councillors to lead the authority at a party meeting last councillor Robert Reaney will serve as cabinet positions were also announced, the same figure as the previous Conservative cabinet. Several cabinet roles have also been renamed and a new leadership role has been created for "Council Efficiency (DOGE)"."DOGE" is a reference to the newly-created "Department of Government Efficiency" in Donald Trump's US administration, with a pledge to cut waste forming a central part of Reform's election campaign.A role overseeing the council's net zero agenda has also been maintained, despite the decision to scrap the authority's climate change committee. The new chairman of the council will be Reform councillor Nick said he was "deeply humbled" and "astonished" to be in the will also take up the role of civic chairman, though Adams said he did not intend to take allowances for both roles. Speaking after the formal vote approving his leadership, Alan Graves encouraged "those to the left" to "join in and help us run this council"."Never before has Derbyshire seen such wholesale changes to the political landscape," he said."As the first Reform leader of the council I'm rightly proud to hold that title."We will be focusing on the overall efficiency of the council, something I believe the previous administration took their eye off."He said Reform councillors would not be "bogged down by the old political dogma"."Not one of our councillors are career politicians and every single one has real life experience," he also said the union flag, the St George's flag and the county flag would be the only flags flown outside County Hall going forward, when asked whether the Ukrainian flag would be permitted. The leader of the Derbyshire Conservatives Alex Dale, who are now the opposition group on the council having lost control at the local elections, congratulated Graves on his Conservatives "absolutely respect the outcome of the election", he said, adding: "Whatever party we're in it's in all our interests that we deliver for Derbyshire."Our group will offer very constructive may be small but we are perfectly formed."Also speaking on the new leader's elections, the leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Fordham said the past four years under the previous Conservative administration had been "disappointing", "hopeless" and "arrogant", accusing them of "dragging this authority into the realms of bankruptcy". The leader of the Greens Giz Kensella also criticised the previous administration for "overseeing deep cuts" in areas like social care and special educational also said he had "major" concerns about Reform's decision to scrap Derbyshire's climate change committee. The new Reform leadership will also be appointed to a handful of leadership positions on the East Midlands County Combined UK won 42 seats at the local elections. 33 were needed for majority control of the council.
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
adeus Secures £500,000 Innovate UK Grant to Pioneer Electronic Wills in the UK
adeus, a digital-first wills and legacy planning platform, has been awarded a £500,000 Smart Grant from Innovate UK, the UK government's innovation agency. 'Securing the Innovate UK Smart Grant is a major milestone for adeus and a strong endorsement of our vision,'— Nick Adams, Co-Founder. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2025 / / -- adeus, a digital-first wills and legacy planning platform developed by Mankind Technologies Ltd, has been awarded a £500,000 Smart Grant from Innovate UK, the UK government's innovation agency. The funding will accelerate the development of proprietary technology to support the introduction of electronic wills in England and Wales. The announcement coincides with the Law Commission's report on 'Modernising Wills Law', published on 16 May 2025. The report outlines landmark reforms to the Victorian era Wills Act 1837, including provisions that pave the way for electronic wills. Founded in 2024 by entrepreneurs Nick Adams and Mark Hedley, adeus was created to bring the outdated process of will-writing into the digital age. The company offers an intuitive platform for creating and managing wills, securely storing important life documents, and guiding customers through legacy planning with confidence and clarity. While currently focused on England and Wales for wills, the company's broader suite of digital legacy tools is already used in over 15 countries, with further global expansion planned. Its mission is clear: to make end-of-life planning simpler, smarter, and more accessible for everyone. 'Securing the Innovate UK Smart Grant is a major milestone for adeus and a strong endorsement of our vision,' said Nick Adams, Co-Founder. 'We believe the move to electronic wills is one of the most significant legal changes in a generation, and adeus is building the technology infrastructure to make it a reality.' About adeus adeus is a secure, user-friendly platform that simplifies the process of writing a will and organising key personal information. With a focus on security, accessibility, and innovation, adeus is building the future of legacy planning. The company is headquartered in London and backed by a global network of early-stage investors. For more information, visit Mark Hedley Mankind Technologies Ltd email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Fox News
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
The Global Warning: South Africa's Crisis, America's Next Battle, and the NBA's Big Surprise (ft. Nick Adams)
Story #1: Land confiscation, rising violence, and whispers of genocide what's really happening to the Afrikaners in South Africa? Will breaks down the untold truth behind the headlines and explains why this global story holds serious consequences for America's future. Story #2: What is Generation T –and who is behind it? Will sits down with Author of 'From Mar-A-Lago to Mars: President Trump's Great American Comeback' and President/CEO of FLAG Nick Adams to explore how a new movement is restructuring, reshaping, and reimagining the very foundations of the United States. Story #3: 1.8%. That was the Dallas Mavericks' chance of landing the No. 1 pick. And yet… the ping pong balls delivered a miracle. Will reacts to the NBA Draft Lottery shocker and what Cooper Flagg could mean for Dallas, and the League at large. Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@ Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
