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Thousands of learner drivers can claim free driving lessons in RED Driving School giveaway. By The Newsroom Published 28th Jul 2026, 19:35 BST This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Thousands of learner drivers across the UK could cut the cost of learning to drive thanks to a new giveaway offering free one-hour lessons with RED Driving School. Learner drivers looking to reduce the cost of getting behind the wheel have the chance to claim a free driving lesson through a new nationwide promotion. Beauty brand e.l.f. Cosmetics has teamed up with RED Driving School to launch a giveaway offering up to 5,000 learners a complimentary one-hour driving lesson. The initiative aims to help offset the rising cost of learning to drive, which continues to put pressure on many aspiring motorists. Professional driving lessons represent one of the biggest expenses for new drivers, with many people needing dozens of hours of tuition before taking their practical driving test. A free lesson could help learners make progress while trimming the overall cost of earning a full driving licence. The promotion forms part of e.l.f.'s new "Grip, Set, Go" campaign, inspired by its popular Power Grip beauty range. Learners can enter the giveaway via the e.l.f. website before the closing date of 31 July, after which successful entrants will receive vouchers for their free lesson. The campaign takes its name from two products in the brand's Power Grip collection - the Power Grip Primer and Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray - which both retail for £11 through the e.l.f. website. Passing a driving test can make everyday travel more convenient while also improving access to work and education opportunities. With the cost of learning to drive remaining high, initiatives offering free tuition could provide a welcome boost for learners preparing for their test. Full details on how to enter the giveaway, along with information on the Power Grip range, are available on the e.l.f. website. Delivery charges may apply to product purchases.

2026 BAFTA Student Awards announces winners with e.l.f. Cosmetics. Winners were selected from over 600 submissions, spanning 25 countries The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), with headline partner e.l.f. Cosmetics, a brand from e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), announced the winners of the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards on July 17, 2026, in Los Angeles. The awards celebrated emerging creative talent from around the world across film, games, and immersive storytelling. This year's winners were selected from more than 600 submissions from universities worldwide. Now in its 22nd year, the competition has grown into a global platform for spotlighting the next generation of voices shaping the future of the screen industries. The 2026 awards recognized exceptional emerging talent across six categories including the BAFTA Student Film Awards for Animation, Documentary, and Live Action, the BAFTA Student Awards for Games and Immersive, and The Albert R. 'Cubby' Broccoli Special Jury Prize at the BAFTA Student Awards. The ceremony was hosted by Elle Osili Wood, acclaimed television host and BAFTA Breakthrough whose work with BBC, ITV, and BAFTA highlights the evolving intersection of arts, gaming, and culture. Awards were presented by a dynamic lineup of leading voices from across the creative industries including actor and producer Asif Ali, immersive artist Gina Kim, film executive Kathryn Busby, EVP & MD Universal Pictures International, Universal Pictures and President International Distribution, Focus Features Niels Swinkels, andactor and writer Wil Wheaton. The Special Jury for this year's competition featured an influential group of artists and innovators including actor and writer Joel Kim Booster, Creative Director of EON Productions Heather Callow, composer Laura Karpman, documentary filmmaker Smriti Mundhra, and actor and comedian Nico Santos. The Student Awards are an integral part of BAFTA North America's year-round programs, which support emerging talent from all backgrounds and aim to build an inclusive and representative screen industry through initiatives in mentorship, education, and community development. The awards serve as an international celebration of the next generation of creative talent inspiring the future of cinema, television, and interactive media. "We continue to be inspired by the originality and ambition of student work from across the globe," saidCourtney LaBarge Bell, Executive Director, BAFTA North America. "Each year, these projects raise the bar for storytelling across film, games, and immersive media, and reflect the creative energy driving the future. We're proud to provide a platform that recognizes this talent and helps support the next stage of their careers." "At e.l.f. Beauty, we believe access to opportunity should never be a privilege and our partnership with BAFTA North America on the Student Awards is a direct reflection of that commitment," said Patrick O'Keefe, Chief Integrated Marketing Officer, e.l.f. Brands. "The screen industry is strongest when it reflects the full spectrum of voices and experiences, and these awards help make that possible. The creativity and fearlessness of this next generation of filmmakers, storytellers and innovators is deeply inspiring, and we couldn't be more excited about the future they're building." Ahead of the awards ceremony, Experience Week took place from Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16, bringing together the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards finalists for a week of industry access, learning, and connection. The program featured studio visits, workshops with leading creative professionals, and networking opportunities designed to provide emerging talent with insight into career pathways across film, games, and immersive storytelling. As part of Experience Week, the inaugural BAFTA Games Summit was held at e.l.f.'s Los Angeles office on Wednesday, July 15, and livestreamed on the elfyou Twitch channel. The Summit featured two panel discussions with industry leaders focused on careers in gaming, storytelling, community building, and audience engagement, with panelists including Mayanna Berrin, Anjali Bhimani, Erika Ewing,Jay-Ann Lopez, Karrie Shao, and Kathryn Yu, moderated by Elle Osili Wood. The event was followed by a Showcase and Mixer offering attendees the opportunity to play and experience the nominated games and immersive projects while connecting with fellow creators and industry professionals. The Summit drew more than 38,000 unique live viewers. The partnership also brought BAFTA programming to the elfyou Twitch channel, culminating in the first-ever livestream of the awards ceremony. Through this initiative, e.l.f. will continue to focus on spotlighting emerging developers on the elfyou Twitch channel, amplifying underrepresented voices, and creating opportunities for the next generation of gaming talent. Additionally, e.l.f. announced a $15,000 grant to support an emerging female or non-binary developer in pursuing their ambitions and expanding access and opportunity within the gaming industry. The brand is committed to supporting underrepresented talent in traditionally male-dominated fields and addressing the persistent lack of visibility and resources they often face. Eligibility criteria and application details will be announced on bafta.org in the coming weeks. The 2026 BAFTA Student Awards were supported by headline partner e.l.f. Cosmetics, and sponsors Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, The Dana and Albert R. Broccoli Charitable Foundation, ESPN Bold, Crunchyroll and Whitewall Creative. The 2026 BAFTA Student Awards winners are as follows: THE ALBERT R. 'CUBBY' BROCCOLI SPECIAL JURY PRIZE AT THE BAFTA STUDENT AWARDS: Rage Fran Moreno Blanco, Santi Pujol Amat Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya, Spain FOR ANIMATION PRESENTED BY CRUNCHYROLL: Noran Fikri Alezabi, Nicholas Arujah, Xinyue Ma, Yulin Yue, Xiaonan Zhou Gobelins, France FOR DOCUMENTARY PRESENTED BY ESPN BOLD: Strangers on Our Land Zane Karram, Kelsey Oliver University of California, Berkeley, United States FOR LIVE ACTION: Whispers of the Waves Patricia Xu Beijing Film Academy, China FOR GAMES: Eva Martinello, Mattéo Gomez Isart Digital, France FOR IMMERSIVE: Sonderambla Tomis Fras University of the Arts London, United Kingdom Erik Anderson is the founder/owner and Editor-in-Chief of AwardsWatch and has always loved all things Oscar, having watched the Academy Awards since he was in single digits; making lists, rankings and predictions throughout the show. This led him down the path to obsessing about awards. 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