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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 1617 0 -
How Birmingham can help make a difference to those fleeing Ukraine
As people around the world watch what’s happening in Ukraine, Birmingham’s communities are coming together to support international appeals and efforts to help those fleeing war. One of the best ways to help is by donating...2022-03-09 1284 0 -
UK-India innovation centre kick-starts sustainable cooling journey
University of Birmingham experts are joining the Government of Telangana State to create a ‘hot spot’ for sustainable cooling innovation – to accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient refrigeration for food and vaccine supply chains across India....2022-03-05 1121 0 -
Haiti earthquake survivors can rebuild their lives and access safe drinking water thanks to Freemasons
Hundreds of families badly affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti will be able to will be able to recover from the tragedy and access clean, safe drinking water thanks to a grant of £25,000 from the Freemasons...2022-02-20 2188 0 -
Tech start-up gets virtual business boost in Dubai
The University of Birmingham Dubai has teamed up with a technology start-up to give a young entrepreneur the chance to create a Virtual Reality (VR) teaching experience based on the science of Birmingham’s Nobel Prize winners....2022-02-18 2572 0 -
UK Government Warns Companies Against Supplying Aviation Fuel to Burmese Military
Burma Campaign UK welcomed new British government advice on business risk in Burma which warns British companies not to be involved in the supply of aviation fuel to the Burmese military. New business risk guidance issued...2022-02-10 1878 0 -
British Asian Trust, HRH The Prince of Wales’s charity, hosts Annual Reception and Dinner to celebrate the work of the Trust and raise funds to support COVID-19 recovery work across South Asia
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, Royal Founding Patron of the British Asian Trust, accompanied by Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, attended the British Asian Trust’s Annual Reception and Dinner at the British...2022-02-09 1305 0 -
Voting for BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award begins
The nominees of the third edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman (ISWOTY) of the Year award have been announced, with public voting kicking off today. The five BBC ISWOTY nominees shortlisted by an distinguished jury of sports...2022-02-08 1588 0 -
Novel research identifies fresh ‘mixers’ in river pollution ‘cocktail’
Water quality in rivers is affected by underpinning ‘natural’ hydrogeological and biogeochemical processes, as well as interactions between people and their environment that are accelerating stress on water resources at unprecedented rates. Pollutants can move at...2022-01-25 2286 0 -
Leaked memo shows Myanmar Military desperate to hide from justice
Leaked memo shows Myanmar Military desperate to hide from justice A leaked memo shows how the Myanmar military is desperately trying to hide from international scrutiny of its atrocity crimes against the Rohingya and other people...2022-01-15 1741 0
