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Fully recyclable, washable and sustainable UK mask brand, 1TcA, launches today Founded by three socially and environmentally conscious mothers during the coronavirus pandemic, the game-changing face coverings will help to reduce cross-contamination 1TcA (One Thought Changes...

Projects supporting refugee families in Birmingham, through the Government’sSyrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, have received over £150,000 ingrants awarded by Birmingham CityCouncil.Four organisations-In Her Shoes, The Prince’s Trust, Bosnia Herzegovina UKNetwork and Birmingham Ethnic Education and...

Up to 365 jobs could be cut by a council which says it must cut major services to prevent bankruptcy caused by the financial impact of COVID-19. Luton Borough Council faces a £49m shortfall in its...

 Global pet survey from 2019 shows a steady increase in home chicken owners – with a significant boost during lockdown  In 2019, there were 1,028,000 chicken owners in the UK, rising to 1,338,000 in 2020  If all home-kept chickens lay...

Legal action is being brought by Uber drivers, represented by law firm Leigh Day, who argue that Uber should provide its drivers with paid holiday and ensure they are paid at least the minimum wage. In...

Following the recent cancellation of several mass-participation events, this year’s Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k is going virtual. That means that for just £15 your readers can now take part to support over 600,000 people living with...

Projects supporting refugee families in Birmingham, through the Government’s Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, have received over £150,000 in grants awarded by Birmingham City Council. Four organisations – In Her Shoes, The Prince’s Trust, Bosnia Herzegovina...

The Dishoom team are delighted to announce that the doors to Dishoom Birmingham will (finally!) open next week. The café (which was originally due to open on April 1st) will warmly welcome guests for the restaurant’s...

When it comes to addressing the socio-economic issues raised by the Black Lives Matter movement, non-profit organisation Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) is leading the way.   MSDUK champions supplier diversity and inclusion of ethnic minority...

  A new Jummah Grants fund is launching this week grants of between £250 and £1,000 each week for small mosques based in the UK with an annual turnover of under £250,000 who are struggling during...