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New measures proposed to tackle dumping of optical fibre cable
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended putting a new trade remedy measure in place to protect the UK’s optical fibre cable industry from harm caused by low-priced imports from China. Optical fibre cable is used...2023-06-21 1328 0 -
British Sign Language GCSE moves one step closer to the classroom
Students are one step closer to the British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE being taught in schools, as the government launches a 12-week consultation on the content of the new qualification. The qualification will include students being taught to communicate...2023-06-16 2061 0 -
More diverse mix of housing set to be delivered in Perry Barr after planning permission is varied
Proposals to deliver much-needed family housing have taken a step forward today after a variation to planning permission was granted for new homes at the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS). As a result of the decision taken...2023-06-16 5003 0 -
CHECK OUT THESE FUN FACTS ABOUT ADIPURUSH
With a day away from its theatrical release, fans are eagerly waiting for India’s magnum opus, Adipurush. Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan, here’s a few fun facts about the characters to keep you excited. 1) The film was made...2023-06-15 1519 0 -
UK leads the world in providing tech to keep us safe online
The UK’s safety tech sector, which develops solutions to keep people safe online, has seen a rapid expansion in the past year, with new analysis published today by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)....2023-06-15 2364 0 -
Free prescription age frozen at 60
The announcement comes in response to a consultation launched by the Department of Health and Social Care in 2021 looking at whether the age free prescriptions become available should be aligned with the state pension age,...2023-06-15 2038 0 -
Emergency convoy leaves UK with vital flood equipment for Ukraine
Equipment donated by the Environment Agency will offer a significant capability to pump water out of flooded areas and protect from further flooding in Southern Ukraine. Alongside, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is leading a...2023-06-15 1614 0 -
Minister showcases UK’s disability action at UN conference in New York
Speaking on the first day of COSP16, the Minister addressed the high-level gathering in a major speech, outlining the UK’s plan to ensure the voices of disabled people are properly heard to help grow the economy...2023-06-15 968 0 -
Hajj pilgrims urged to prioritise respiratory hygiene measures
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) are reminding Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to be aware of the risks of MERS-CoV and other general hygiene safety measures when travelling to...2023-06-14 2186 0 -
Major air defence package for Ukraine announced at meeting of Joint Expeditionary Force ministers
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace with ministers and representatives from the Joint Expeditionary Force partner nations A new package of vital air defence capabilities for Ukraine was announced today at a meeting of defence ministers from the...2023-06-14 1004 0