Biggest ever increase to National Living Wage comes into effect
Over 2 million people will receive a pay increase today (Monday 1 April), with the biggest ever increase in National
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BBC ‘Year of Beliefs’ to shine light on faith and values in modern UK
The BBC is launching a year-long series of programmes examining faith, belief and values in modern Britain. As part of its coverage
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Reggie Yates visits three UK projects building stronger communities
To celebrate the 550 UK projects receiving funding from this year’s Aviva Community Fund, Reggie Yates – one of the
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UK needs black culture museum
Architect Sir David Adjaye has called for a “long overdue” museum celebrating black culture in Britain. He believes it would
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International Tourist Arrivals Reach 1.4 billion Two Years Ahead of Forecasts
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in 2018,totalling 1.4 billion according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.UNWTO’s long term forecast
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CSI welcomes UK review into persecution of Christians
Christian Solidarity International (CSI), a human rights organisation campaigning for religious freedom, has written to UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt
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Announcing Oliver Samuels 70th Birthday Celebration with 56 East Avenue!
Oliver Samuel is the undisputed king of comedy and arguably Jamaica’s most compelling theatre voice with a colourful mastery for
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Migrant workers send home £8bn to families
Migrant workers in the UK, many in low-paid jobs, are sending £8bn a year to support families in their home
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For Bame women, austerity is far from ‘coming to an end’ – this is what the Budget means for them
This was promised as the Budget that would end austerity. No 10 said this morning that “the austerity that followed the
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Should race count in university admissions?
Harvard University this year turned down more than 95% of those who applied. But what is a “fair” system for
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More children in England at risk of abuse or neglect
An average of 188 children a day in England are being put on protection plans because they are at risk
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National Hate Crime Plan Refreshed
A comprehensive review of hate crime legislation, extra funding to support communities, improving the response to incidents and raising awareness
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Malnutrition Awareness Week celebrated with launch of innovative new game
The University of Hertfordshire celebrated the first UK Malnutrition Awareness Week, (which ran from the 1-7 October 2018), with the
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UK freezes aid to Zambia over corruption concerns
The UK government has frozen direct financial aid to the Zambian government over concerns about corruption. The alleged multi-million fraud
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Moderator backs teenage brothers’ bid to stay in the UK
The Church of Scotland Moderator has handed over an 85,000 signature petition in a bid to prevent the deportation of
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