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Back to the wall: tips from GEM to prevent reversing bumps
Pricey parking prangs are easily avoidable just by slowing down and knowing the length and width of your car, says road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Figures show repair costs have risen 40% in...2023-09-11 3176 0 -
New plans to stop journalists being silenced by baseless lawsuits
Journalists will be better protected exposing the crimes of powerful figures under plans for a new government-led taskforce to clamp down on obstructive and costly legal action designed to silence critics. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will...2023-09-11 13108 0 -
Government joins forces with industry to create next generation of hospitality leaders
The pilot scheme, set to launch in Liverpool before being rolled out to other major cities over the coming months, will see benefit claimants gain an industry recognised accreditation, endorsed by industry leaders including Greene King,...2023-09-11 5760 0 -
Business and Trade Secretary signs landmark first partnership with EU nation to boost British exports
The UK and Italy have agreed a momentous trade partnership to boost UK exports, help create jobs, increase wages and grow the economy. On her first overseas visit as the Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch...2023-09-11 6232 0 -
UK deploys search and rescue teams to Morocco following earthquake
The UK will immediately deploy emergency response teams to Morocco to assist with Moroccan led rescue efforts. The government of Morocco accepted the UK offer for assistance following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake. The UK is deploying...2023-09-10 1722 0 -
Clean Air Zone reduces air pollution levels in Birmingham
Birmingham’s clean air zone (CAZ) has reduced the levels of nitrogen dioxide gas (NO2) – an air pollutant which adversely affects people’s health, a new study reveals. University of Birmingham scientists used an innovative technique to...2023-09-07 9785 0 -
Macklin Motors is Official Partner of SCOTY Awards 2023
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers is delighted to announce that Macklin Motors is the Official Partner of the Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2023. The SCOTY Awards are the highlight of the motoring year...2023-09-07 3253 0 -
Birmingham City Council declares itself bankrupt
Photo credit: Birmingham Live The largest local authority in the nation, Birmingham City Council, has formally declared bankruptcy after filing a section 114 notice, indicating that it lacks the funds to balance its budget. Council leaders...2023-09-07 3367 0 -
Landmark survey seeks women’s views on reproductive health
Women across England are being encouraged to help shape future reproductive health policy by sharing their experiences of a range of issues, as the government launches a new landmark survey. Delivering on a key commitment in...2023-09-07 1589 0 -
Large mismatches between the funding different areas receive for public services and their spending needs
In 2022-23, day-to-day spending on NHS, local government, schools, police and public health in England amounted to more than £245 billion, equivalent to £4,310 per person. This is a huge sum, which makes it vital that this...2023-09-06 1913 0
