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Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Progress

16Oct

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Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Progress

Gettyimages The roots of Black History Month can be traced back to the early 20th century when Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian, and educator, embarked on a mission to ensure that the historical achievements and contributions of Black Americans were recognized and celebrated. In 1926, he initiated the concept of Negro History Week, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two individuals who played pivotal roles in the abolition of slavery and the advancement of civil rights. Negro History Week quickly gained popularity and became an annual tradition. Over time, it evolved into Black History Month, officially recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976. Today, Black History Month is celebrated not only in ...

What is World Food Day and why is it important?

16Oct

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What is World Food Day and why is it important?

Wednesday 16 October is World Food Day. It's a day organised by the United Nations to raise awareness about hunger around the world. This year's theme is 'foods for a better life and a better future'. The UN says there's around 733 million people facing hunger in the world, because of a number of different factors. When was World Food Day started? The day is run by the UN - United Nations - which is a big organisation that was set up to maintain peace around the world. World Food Day started officially in 1979 by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. Agriculture is a word that means farming and growing food. The Food and Agriculture Organisation started earlier, in the 1960s, to provide food assistance all around the world. A few years later, they decided to have ...

The First Black Man To Own A Farm In UK History – From Jamaica to the Buckingham Palace

13Oct

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The First Black Man To Own A Farm In UK History – From Jamaica to the Buckingham Palace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3X_wD9pI-g Meet Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, the UK’s first Black farmer and a true trailblazer in British agriculture. In this video, we explore his inspiring journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a successful farmer and entrepreneur. Known as the “Black Farmer,” Wilfred has not only broken barriers in the farming industry but has also launched his own brand of specialty foods, which has become a household name across the UK. Join us as we uncover his story, the challenges he’s faced, and the legacy he continues to build. Perfect for those interested in farming, Black British pioneers, and stories of resilience.

ULRIC CROSS honoured by his peers in the RAF

6Oct

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ULRIC CROSS honoured by his peers in the RAF

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The Stoptober Challenge: Quit Smoking in 28 Days

3Oct

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The Stoptober Challenge: Quit Smoking in 28 Days

Quitting smoking is difficult, and for the average daily smoker, it can take 30 or more quit attempts before they successfully stop smoking. [1]While this figure can look daunting, don’t let it put you off – just because stopping smoking is tough, doesn’t mean you can’t do it. If you need a bit of motivation to help you along your quitting journey, why not take part in the Stoptober challenge? Run by the NHS and Public Health England every October, the Stoptober smoking challenge encourages smokers to give up the habit for 28 days. 2.3 million people have made quit attempts since the campaign’s launch 10 years ago, making it the nation’s biggest quit smoking attempt.[2] So, if you are one of the 7 out of 10 smokers that want to quit smoking,[3] keep reading to learn what the S...

7Sep

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Sandwell Metropolitan Hospital

The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital has been granted the go ahead from the Trust board that will run it to open on 6 October this year. Speaking following the historic meeting Trust Chairman Sir David Nicholson commented: “This is truly a key moment for our patients, people, and population as we know that this winter, we will be delivering emergency care in an environment which exceeds expectations and delivers benefits in wellbeing both for patients and our staff. “Our board carefully considered extensive information about all aspects of the programme to deliver the new hospital safely. We are assured of the clinical safety, patient, and staff experience case for opening and transferring patients. “These key milestones mark the final steps in our journey towards opening...

What are the problems with the UK visa system for care work?

7Sep

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What are the problems with the UK visa system for care work?

Financial exploitation Foreign workers say they have faced financial exploitation amid attempts to ease chronic staff shortages in the sector. UK care agencies accused of exploiting foreign workers caught in debt traps. ‘He didn’t have a contract for me’: the Indian care workers who paid agents to work in Britain. Dozens of foreign workers in social care in the UK say they have faced financial exploitation, paying thousands of pounds to secure full-time jobs and often finding little or no work available when they arrive. Jumped Experts say the number of such cases has jumped in recent years after the government relaxed the visa system for care work in an attempt to solve chronic staff shortages. What is happening, and why? Why are so many people arriving on care visas...

7Sep

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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

Overview You can get £116.75 per week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you’re too ill to work. It’s paid by your employer for up to 28 weeks. You cannot get less than the statutory amount. You can get more if your company has a sick pay scheme (or ‘occupational scheme’) - check your employment contract. There are different sick pay rules for agricultural workers. There’s a separate guide on Statutory Sick Pay if you’re an employer. What you'll get If you’re eligible, you can get £116.75 a week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for up to 28 weeks You’ll be paid SSP for all the days you’re off sick that you normally would have worked, except for the first 3. You’ll only be paid SSP for the first 3 working days you are off sick if you received SSP within the las...

7Sep

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Open Government Licence

Copyright licence The Open Government Licence is a copyright licence for Crown copyright works published by the UK government. Other UK public sector bodies may apply it to their publications. It was developed and is maintained by The National Archives. It is compatible with the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) licence. Since 2001 Since 2001, some works of the UK government had been made available under the Click-Use Licence. This was replaced by the first version of the OGL when it was released on 30 September 2010. The OGL was developed by The National Archives. Restricts The OGL was developed as part of the UK Government Licensing Framework, which also includes a non-commercial Government licence that restricts the commercial use of licensed content, as well as a cha...

New police training in sexual offences as more offenders convicted

7Sep

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New police training in sexual offences as more offenders convicted

Sexual offences Thousands of police officers receive new specialised training in investigating sexual offences as more sexual offenders are arrested and convicted. Victims of sexual violence will be better protected as thousands more police officers are now specially equipped to investigate rape and sexual offences following the roll out of Operation Soteria to all forces in England and Wales. In-depth training Over 4,500 officers have completed the new in-depth training, known as the rape and serious sexual offences investigative skills development programme (RISDP) – more than doubling the government’s target. This will mean victims of these harrowing and often complex crimes will receive better support throughout the process as their perpetrators are brought to jus...

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