Places of worship to re-open for individual prayer

Places of worship across England will be permitted to reopen for individual prayer from Monday 15 June, the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed today (Sunday 7 June). This decision follows discussions between the Government and representatives of major faiths through the Places of Worship Taskforce which the Communities Secretary has chaired. From Monday 15 June […]

Commonwealth Points of Light Award: Her Majesty The Queen Congratulates Pakistani Volunteers

The award to Huzaifa Ahmad (Co-Founder and CEO Rizq) and Syed Hassaan Irfan (Executive Director, Rizq), recognised their work providing food security to local communities, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. celef the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering The call with Her Majesty The Queen also marked National Volunteering Week in […]

Face masks and coverings to be worn by all NHS hospital staff and visitors

Evidence from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) previously confirmed face coverings can help reduce the risk of transmission if you are suffering from coronavirus, but not showing symptoms. NHS staff already wear face masks in clinical areas within 2 metres of a patient, but this new guidance applies to everyone working in all […]