From today, 26 October 2024, employers across the UK are now legally required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, following a new duty introduced to promote safer working environments. The Equality and Human Rights Commission and Acas have published guidance to help employers develop appropriate policies and procedures to meet […]
To mark Recycle Week (14th-20th October), Aldi is calling on children across the country to design a poster to encourage people to recycle. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting children to submit their designs for the chance to win a £250 Aldi voucher for their family. The entries will be judged by a panel of Aldi’s […]
Zaine Ali, aged 21, appeared at Dudley Magistrates Court yesterday (Thursday 23 June) accused of murdering of Mohammed Haroon Zeb, known as Haroon. He was charged with conspiracy to murder on Tuesday. After appearing at court, he was remanded in custody until trial in October. Ali, from Dudley, was originally arrested in Dudley on the […]
In England the October data shows, on average, house prices have risen by 0.6% since September 2020. The annual price rise of 5.4% takes the average property value to £262,175. UK house prices increased by 5.4% in the year to October 2020, up from 4.3% in September 2020. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, average house […]
Dr Zania Stamataki sets out the key factors … and says there is no need to panic
Police increased patrols last weekend, which saw the second lockdown lifted, shops reopen, and thousands of Christmas shoppers heading back to our towns and cities. In a bid to keep you safe, local neighbourhood officers teamed up with officers from WMP specialist Project Guardian Taskforce − established last year using government money to tackle youth […]
A £2million fund to help residents in all 69 of the city’s wards feel involved with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is set for approval next week. The Celebrating Communities Small Grants Funding Scheme, due before Cabinet members on December 15, is part of a wider £6million package assembled by the council to maximise the […]
Clare Egan, Head of Motor Product at Admiral, said: “Although lockdown restrictions across the UK means there are often fewer cars on the road and less traffic and less congestion than normal, accidents are still happening. “In particular, rear-end shunts are all too common and account for nearly a quarter of all accident claims we […]
Aldi pledges £1 for every fresh Christmas turkey purchased, to help fight food poverty across the UK Christmas is officially here, and shoppers will be pleased to know they can start planning their festive food tables and purchase their fresh turkey centrepiece from as early as today. Aldi’s delicious Fresh Large British Turkey Crown (£6.89/per […]