What does it take to win a Silver Otter?
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...agree which of the Winners will be recognised with the Silver Otter and the Sustainable Business Awards. The judges take a whole range of things into account, and there is...
Burrowing badgers and Silver Otters
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It’s easy sometimes to think of ‘Defence’ only in terms of aircraft, tanks and warships. In fact it’s really about people, some working on the front line while others work behind the scenes. My name is Iain Perkins and I’d …