Churchill Retirement Living is delighted to announce it has raised a total of £504.56 for midland-based charities through a number of fundraising events over the past few months. Through these initiatives, the retirement developer continues to demonstrate its commitment in giving back to the local communities in which it builds. […]
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New proposals to tackle violence on Birmingham’s roads a welcome start, but more must be done
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has hailed plans for tackling road casualties and reckless driving that West Midlands Mayor, laid out today, but warns more must be done to effectively remedy the situation. The Birmingham-based accident prevention charity is deeply concerned with the recent spate of […]
RAHAT COMPETES FOR A MORE IMPORTANT CAUSE: HIS FAMILY
After a two-year hiatus caused by a back and shoulder injury, Syed Rahat Ali Shah triumphantly returned to the stage. He took first position in back -to -back qualifying competitions. He’s now preparing for the Arnold Classic in Spain. Rahat Ali Shah, a remarkable athlete originally from Pakistan and currently […]
Boxing Champs meet UK Youth & Community Ambassador Zaf
European Heavyweight Champion Boxer Kash Ali and Tyson Fury/Anthony Joshua’s sparring partner Richard Towers visited the residence of UK Global Youth Ambassador and Crimestoppers Chair Zaf. Another person who was present alongside Zaf’s son was Zaf’s brother in law Shazad Khan. Shazad has been fairly active in the community recently […]
HOT WEATHER DRIVING RULES WARNING FOR MOTORISTS
As the UK is reported to have a very hot summer is year, drivers are urged to take extra care on the roads. Richard Evans, head of technical services at webuyanycar comments: “With the sunnier months on the way, there are some unique rules for the road that drivers may not […]
HAY FEVER ALLERGY REPORTED AS CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS IN THE UK
More than 2 in 3 (68%) UK drivers said their hay fever has impacted their driving. And almost 1 in 5 (17%) said they were caught in an accident or near miss, research reveals. ● Drivers who suffer from hay fever see their allergy peak during the summer ● Almost 1 […]
UK Space Agency funding to boost propulsion, imaging and solar technologies
This is the first round of investment from the UK Space Agency’s Enabling Technologies Programme, part of the National Space Innovation Programme dedicated to supporting UK companies breaking ground in technologies to enhance spaceflight capabilities. The £2.1 million total is divided between 9 projects and will be followed by a […]
More than 200 companies named for not paying staff minimum wage
The 202 employers were found to have failed to pay their workers almost £5 million in a clear breach of National Minimum Wage (NMW) law, leaving around 63,000 workers out of pocket. Companies being named today range from major high street brands to small businesses and sole traders, in a […]
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 effectively with other signers for use in work, social and academic settings, providing them […]
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). The Safety Tech Sector 2023 analysis found that the UK’s 130-firm strong sector has seen a […]