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Free digital devices for communities
Birmingham City Council is currently in the process of decommissioning and refurbishing several thousand devices for use in communities. The initial pilot scheme for the Birmingham Device Bank saw over 600 distributed to 85 charities across...2023-01-21 865 0 -
Birmingham 2022 contributes £870million to UK economy
The independent interim evaluation report found that the West Midlands economy received a significant boost, with over half the economic impact generated (£453.7 million**) benefiting businesses and communities across the region. A record 1.5 million tickets...2023-01-20 1227 0 -
New reports highlight the success of the Birmingham 2022 Festival
A series of independent evaluation reports, published today at the Birmingham 2022 Festival Insight Event at the Birmingham Hippodrome, show the overall impact of the Festival as well as delving into key aspects of the programme...2023-01-19 653 0 -
Warwick Student Chayn Kohli’s work toward improving gender equality began when she was just 14 in India.
Second-year BSc Management student Chayn Kohli is the Winner of the Student Award for excellence in gender equality 2022 and has been recognised for her work in India as well as at the University of Warwick....2023-01-15 2269 0 -
Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England
The UK government has announced plans to ban single-use plastic cutlery, plates, and straws in England, as part of a broader effort to reduce plastic waste and protect the environment. The ban is expected to be...2023-01-14 5264 0 -
UK and United Arab Emirates agree to boost energy security and unlock investment
The UK and UAE governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will help facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge, advice, skills and expertise, opening up new avenues for cooperation on energy and climate, while...2023-01-14 1713 0 -
Rishi Sunak may think his use of private healthcare is not ‘relevant’ – but public disagree.
Rishi Sunak the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and as such, he is a high-profile public figure. The use of private healthcare by politicians is a topic that has been the subject of much debate...2023-01-14 1566 0 -
Up to £250 million to speed up hospital discharge
Thousands of extra medically fit patients will be discharged from hospitals into community care settings, such as care homes, over the coming weeks to free up hospital beds and reduce pressure on the NHS, the Health...2023-01-14 1076 0 -
UK to cut energy support scheme for firms; BoE’s sees risk of persistent inflation
The United Kingdom government plans to reduce the financial support provided to businesses to assist with their energy bills. This move is being made as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to cut costs and reduce...2023-01-14 2174 0 -
Fashion brands paid Bangladesh factories less than cost – report.
The global fashion industry is a multi-billion dollar, with many significant brands sourcing their garments from factories worldwide. However, a recent survey conducted by Aberdeen University’s Business School in partnership with justice charity Transform Trade has...2023-01-13 1392 0
