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The MERKUR Community scheme has supported over 50 grassroots sports clubs in 2025, paying for kit, equipment, coaching fees and venue hire.  The funding programme has enabled clubs many of which provide free or heavily subsidised access to disadvantaged groups to continue to meet the needs of local people.   Typical of the community-based organisations […]

Families across Milton Keynes will receive extra support this winter thanks to a £12,000 donation from the MERKUR Community scheme to MK Food Bank in the process helping to ensure that children are fed and stay warm through the colder months. The MERKUR Community initiative was created to back those groups that make a real difference to people’s lives. This latest partnership

The Nova Sports wheelchair basketball club in Bristol is the latest not for profit organisation to benefit from the MERKUR Community scheme. The funding, which is being supported by MERKUR UK and its high street customers,  will help the new club with venue and coaching costs, the purchase of equipment and the training of volunteers

The team at Blueprint Operations has wished ‘bon voyage’ to a quartet of intrepid rowers as they embark on a gruelling 1,000 mile three-week endurance challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The ROW4MND team is attempting to complete four ocean rows in four consecutive years with the target of raising an amazing £57m to

MERKUR UK General Manager Sascha Blodau has highlighted the consequences facing Britain’s high streets should Chancellor Rachel Reeves raise business taxes in her Autumn Budget.   As leading business groups argue that government policy is driving up inflation and forcing brands to close stores Sascha Blodau said: “Iceland, Poundland and New Look are among the major

MERKUR UK is contributing to a sustainable future with its support for a range of environmental groups stretching from Somerset to Scotland. Part of its social purpose program MERKUR is helping to fund the planting of native trees, reviving waterways, bringing ecosystems back to life and protecting ancient woodlands. Supported organisations include Scottish Wildlife Trust, Kent Wildlife Trust,

Andy Tipple who serves as Managing Director of Blueprint Operations and colleague James Fergusson, the company’s Head of Product have completed a two-day sponsored test of endurance with all proceeds going to support the vital work of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Andy and James were part of a nine strong group of friends and colleagues

Blueprint’s Operations Manager Samantha Hempshall was among the first wave of students to graduate from MERKUR UK’s ground-breaking Slots Academy. She reflects on the 45-week course and explains why being in an environment that nurtures learning, reflection and progression is a key motivator for people pursuing a career in the industry. What are your reflections

Regal Gaming Technologies is supporting its pub customers with the release of exciting new machine launches, continued investment in R&D and a comprehensive upgrade of its pool tables. Having invested over £60m since 2023 the company is harnessing the momentum of the darts phenomenon which has created new sporting heroes not least Luke Littler, with the launch

The first entry in the MERKUR UK Slots Academy Delta Leadership Program have graduated with their final assignment comprising a business presentation to members of the senior management team including General Manager Sascha Blodau. Launched in March 2024 the Academy recruited 14 of the company’s most talented emerging leaders who participated in a 45-week program