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Boost to UK-Indonesia low-carbon cooperation as Minister visits Jakarta
The UK and Indonesia are set to extend collaboration on low carbon development until 2027, as Minister Trevelyan announces the second phase of UK support to the Low Carbon Development Initiative (LCDI) on a visit to...2023-10-02 2079 0 -
Mobile phone use to be banned in schools in England
Mobile phone use should be banned in schools across England to improve behaviour, the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan announced. New guidance from the Department for Education will back head teachers in banning mobile phone use throughout the school...2023-10-02 11138 0 -
Dolphin Centre in Ward End reopens after £2m refurbishment
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Dolphin Centre in Ward End following a major refurbishment. The £2m project, delivered for Birmingham City Council by Building Services Now Limited, has brought a wide range of improvements...2023-10-02 1363 0 -
Allergy awareness advocate receives her MBE!
Award-winning businesswoman Julianne Ponan has been officially presented with her MBE for Services to Business, Exports, and to People with Allergies. Julianne received her MBE from The Princess Royal, Princess Anne at Windsor Castle. Of those...2023-10-02 11545 0 -
Cotswolds personal trainer launches virtual gym for the over 55s
James Hilton, a personal trainer from the Cotswolds, who is a specialist in biomechanics and injury recovery, will be opening the virtual doors to Jim’s Gym, an online ‘space’ supporting people over 55 to lead a...2023-10-01 11505 0 -
University holds second Gender Equality in Higher Education Symposium
65 people met online to hear about experiences and lessons learnt from gender equality work in higher education Speakers from Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Pakistan, India, Nigeria and the UK brought international perspectives Despite cultural and religious...2023-09-30 2091 0 -
Jill Scott and Daley Thompson join Government push to get millions more people active
Lioness legend Jill Scott MBE, Olympic gold medalist Daley Thompson CBE, and former No10 Delivery Unit chief Sir Michael Barber are joining the Government’s National Physical Activity Taskforce to help get millions more people involved in...2023-09-27 7459 0 -
Disadvantaged young people to enjoy more outdoor experiences away from home
Thousands of disadvantaged young people are to get access to outdoor learning opportunities away from home so they can develop vital life skills, build confidence and resilience. The Adventures Away From Home Fund, worth £1.5 million,...2023-09-26 2412 0 -
Supporting cities to improve food justice
MUFPP is an international agreement on urban food policies signed by over 200 cities from all over the world. Birmingham City Council has been serving as an MUFPP Steering Committee member for the past two years....2023-09-26 6067 0 -
Time running out to enter Guild Motorsport Awar
Guild of Motoring Writers members working in motorsport have only until the end of the week to enter this year’s Prodrive Motorsport Award. Sponsored by Banbury-based but globally renowned motorsport and technology specialist Prodrive, the...2023-09-25 4688 0
