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2 December 2024

20 years of Marks & Start: Umay's story

Umay Nadeem from our Pudsey store shares her experience of Marks & Start and how the programme helped her find her confidence.

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Brandon: “Everyone Deserves the Right to Figure Out Who They Are by Themselves”

Meet Brandon, Rise Delegate, as they share their coming out story and why they are proud to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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3rd July 2023

Pride at M&S

In June, we rocked Pride Month with our LGBTQ+ network leading the way. From marches to playlists, we're all in. Learn more about how we celebrated Pride this month in a blog by myGwork.

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24th April 2023

Embedding digital inclusion into M&S web platforms

Dilesh, Product Manager for M&S Web platforms, and Emma, Senior Engineer, emphasize the importance of accessibility in their roles. For M&S, accessibility ensures inclusivity for all users. Citing W3C, businesses with an accessibility focus are more innovative and better poised for success.

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16th February 2023

Meet Scotland’s Rising Star, Jamie

Last week, Marks & Start alum Jamie, was awarded the The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Rising Star Award in Scotland. The award recognises young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community.

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16th February 2023

Meet Northern Ireland’s Rising Star, Kevin

This week, M&S Lisburn’s Kevin, was awarded the L’Oréal Paris Rising Star Award at The Prince’s Trust Awards in Belfast. The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards recognise young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community.