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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 6226 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 1714 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 9779 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 3357 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 1585 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 1911 0 -
Penny Appeal Ridwana Wallace-Laher named CEO of the Year at the 2023 British Asian Professional Awards
In a momentous recognition of her exceptional leadership and achievements, Penny Appeal’s Ridwana Wallace-Laher has been awarded the prestigious title of CEO of the Year at the inaugural edition of The 1st British Asian Professional Awards...2023-09-06 7797 0 -
Nottingham schools to try new toolkit to help children make healthy choices
A new education toolkit to encourage healthy behaviours in children is being trialled in schools across Nottingham. The Nutrition Advisory Team has created the ‘Nutri Kit’ with support from the University of Nottingham’s Food Innovation Centre. It is...2023-09-05 4555 0 -
NHS doctors to receive pay rise this month
This month, around 150,000 NHS doctors will start to receive a pay rise after the government accepted the recommendations of the Independent Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration’s (DDRB). As part of the award, doctors...2023-09-04 680 0 -
UK announces £500,000 to help save lives in Bangladesh through stronger disaster management
This money will aid in the coordination of humanitarian assistance provided by the Government of Bangladesh, donors, the UN, and NGOs prior to, during, and after disaster events. It will also ensure that this help reaches...2023-09-04 2232 0