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The majority of the UK can only afford to finance 3 new EVs on the market
The majority of the UK can only afford to finance 3 new EVs on the market · 78 areas in the UK cannot afford even the cheapest electric vehicle on finance · Most areas in the UK can...2022-03-20 1821 0 -
Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity helps shape ITV’s new £80m equity drive
Birmingham City University’s Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity has helped ITV develop plans to improve racial equity and disability equity in its programming content. The broadcaster has just announced plans to reserve £80m of...2022-03-19 1213 0 -
Asian Curry Awards 2022 Launched at House of Lords
The 12th annual Asian Curry Awards were launched at one the most prestigious events in the hospitality calendar, at the House of Lords on 2nd March. Following a live cook-off in February, a select audience of 120 ambassadors, dignitaries, embassy...2022-03-18 2347 0 -
Man fined after rubbish dumped near Household Recycling Centre
An incident that saw waste dumped approximately 400 metres away from a Birmingham Household Recycling Centre has led to a man being ordered to pay £2,690 for his offences. The punishment was handed down by Birmingham...2022-03-17 1853 0 -
World-first online safety laws introduced in Parliament
Internet users are one step closer to a safer online environment as the government’s new world-leading online safety laws are brought before parliament today. The Online Safety Bill marks a milestone in the fight for a...2022-03-17 1869 0 -
Commonwealth Day celebrated in Ashgabat
On 14 March 2022, Commonwealth Day, the Ambassadors of the UK, Pakistan and Malaysia in Ashgabat joined together to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, and the 70th anniversary of her role as Head of the Commonwealth....2022-03-17 2809 0 -
Scammers targeting Self Assessment customers, HMRC warns
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning Self Assessment customers to be on their guard following the Self Assessment deadline after more than 570,000 scams were reported to HMRC in the last year. At this time of year,...2022-03-15 2411 0 -
PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani
The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on 14th March. They shared their horror at the conflict and humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine. The Prime Minister welcomed Qatar’s support...2022-03-15 1976 0 -
Emergency support put in place for Ukrainian nationals entering the UK with their pets
Refugees fleeing Ukraine can bring pets with them when coming to the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency providing quick approvals to expedite emergency licence process Government covering the costs of any necessary stays in quarantine...2022-03-15 2031 0 -
Businesses to benefit from extension to plug-in van and truck grants
plug-in van and truck grants extended for 2 years as government goes further and faster to decarbonise transport drivers with standard licences can continue driving electric goods vans at a higher weight limit, making it easier...2022-03-15 2174 0
