• Careers platform Springpod and UCAS have launched new virtual work experience courses. The free courses are open to school, sixth form/college and university students nationwide, offering work experience with organisations including the Met Office, Barclays, Vodafone and the UK Parliament. Designed to spark interest in diverse careers and build confidence in young people, these programmes provide every student with access to meaningful work experience, develop essential skills, and offer the evidence needed to impress employers and universities.

• Invoice finance and back office support specialist Zodeq has concluded a seven-figure facility to support large-scale IT recruitment company Senovo IT. Zodeq has provided Senovo with a new streamlined reporting process. The improved facility will allow Senovo to manage its invoice finance more efficiently and support in the company’s continuous global growth.