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Exclusive: Historian 'Disgusted' At Being Named As Adviser In Race Report And Accuses Downing Street Of 'Manipulating' Him
Exclusive: Historian "Disgusted" At Being Named As Adviser In Race Report And Accuses Downing Street Of "Manipulating" Him
Communities
A British author listed as a "stakeholder" on the government's controversial race report has claimed he was "manipulated" by Downing Street.
Boris Johnson's Most Senior Black Adviser Set To Quit As Ministers Defend Landmark Race Report
Communities
Boris Johnson's Most Senior Black Adviser Set To Quit As Ministers Defend Landmark Race Report
Keir Starmer Is 'Disappointed' At Race Report Findings For Failing To Accept 'Structural' Problems
Communities
Keir Starmer Is "Disappointed" At Race Report Findings For Failing To Accept "Structural" Problems
Shadow Equality Minister Accuses Race Report Of 'Glorifying' Slave Trade And Demands 'Urgent Explanation'
Communities
Shadow Equality Minister Accuses Race Report Of "Glorifying" Slave Trade And Demands "Urgent Explanation"
David Lammy Says Landmark Diversity Report Is An Insult To Those Who Have Suffered Institutional Racism
Communities
David Lammy Says Landmark Diversity Report Is An Insult To Those Who Have Suffered Institutional Racism
Most Ethnic Minorities Perform Better At School Than White Children, New Government Report Claims
Communities
Most Ethnic Minorities Perform Better At School Than White Children, New Government Report Claims
Renters Need Their Own Roadmap Out Of Lockdown Or Government Faces Evictions Crisis Post-Pandemic, MPs Warn
Communities
Renters Need Their Own Roadmap Out Of Lockdown Or Government Faces Evictions Crisis Post-Pandemic, MPs Warn
The House Live
Mental health support is vital for individuals with muscle-wasting conditions
Coronavirus
By Mary Glindon MP
Mental health support is vital for individuals with muscle-wasting conditions
A UK-wide socio-economic duty will help tackle systemic poverty as we re-build from Covid
Communities
By Mark Isherwood
A UK-wide socio-economic duty will help tackle systemic poverty as we re-build from Covid
How can we make gambling regulation fit for the digital age? Partner content
Education
By Entain
How can we make gambling regulation fit for the digital age?
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As a 19-year-old receiving my Duke of Edinburgh Award, it was clear what Prince Philip represented: the importance of public service
As a 19-year-old receiving my Duke of Edinburgh Award, it was clear what Prince Philip represented: the importance of public service
By Ed Davey MP
Social affairs
Local Liberal Democrats Are Leafleting For May Elections Despite Campaign Pause After Prince Philip's Death
Local Liberal Democrats Are Leafleting For May Elections Despite Campaign Pause After Prince Philip's Death
Political parties
Baroness Shirley Williams, “Liberal Lion And True Trailblazer”, Has Died Aged 90
Baroness Shirley Williams, “Liberal Lion And True Trailblazer”, Has Died Aged 90
Political parties
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Going to their aid: The Preet Kaur Gill interview
Communities
By Rosa Prince
Going to their aid: The Preet Kaur Gill interview
The pandemic has plunged an additional 47 million women into extreme poverty, yet the government is cutting the aid budget. Preet Kaur Gill tells Rosa Prince this is a mistake.
Health of the nation: how the pandemic highlighted the state’s role in preventing illness
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Health of the nation: how the pandemic highlighted the state’s role in preventing illness
With major changes on the horizon, Kate Proctor talks to those on the frontline who believe the pandemic provides an opportunity to tackle public health inequalities.
The cost of child poverty
Education
By Jack Monroe
The cost of child poverty
The government must repair the social safety net for the sake of the UK’s 4.1 million children growing up in poverty
Communities news
Towards a greener future in the ride-hailing industry Partner content
Communities
By FreeNow
Towards a greener future in the ride-hailing industry
Free Now’s Mariusz Zabrocki explains what the ride-hailing firm is doing to make a truly connected and green transport network a reality
Scrapping HS2’s eastern leg would be a betrayal of the communities there
Communities
By Lilian Greenwood MP
Scrapping HS2’s eastern leg would be a betrayal of the communities there
Eastern leg regions are home to 23 per cent of England’s population but 42 per cent of its social deprivation cold spots: as we look beyond the pandemic, we must ensure HS2 in delivered in full to bring opportunities to left behind areas
Priti Patel Accused of 'Empowering' People Smugglers With Latest Immigration Proposals
Communities
Priti Patel Accused of "Empowering" People Smugglers With Latest Immigration Proposals
The government's latest immigration plans will create a "more chaotic, dangerous and fragmented" asylum system, leading charities have warned.
The great British pub needs urgent help if it is to survive the lockdown
Coronavirus
By Selaine Saxby MP
The great British pub needs urgent help if it is to survive the lockdown
Without a doubt the hospitality sector has been one of the hardest hit throughout the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, having been shut for 10 out of 14 months. I certainly do not believe many of us foresaw that a year ago when we entered the first lockdown.
Helping the hospitality sector to Build Back Better Partner content
Coronavirus
By Coca-Cola European Partners
Helping the hospitality sector to Build Back Better
As we all take a moment today to mark the anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months and consider how we want to move forward.
Levelling Up Fund bias is leaving deprived communities behind
Communities
By Kate Hollern MP
Levelling Up Fund bias is leaving deprived communities behind
Deprivation should indicate which areas get priority funding under the Levelling Up Fund. Instead, towns are pitted against each another in a competition for funding where Ministers get to pick winners and losers.
Holyhead would thrive as a freeport – the Welsh government must act now
Communities
By Virginia Crosbie MP
Holyhead would thrive as a freeport – the Welsh government must act now
Holyhead, as a port, has grown massively over the past 30 years.
Nicola Sturgeon Cleared Of Breaching The Ministerial Code Over Her Involvement In Salmond Saga
Communities
Nicola Sturgeon Cleared Of Breaching The Ministerial Code Over Her Involvement In Salmond Saga
Nicola Sturgeon did not breach the ministerial code in relation to meetings with Alex Salmond, according to an independent investigation.
Climate change is making it even harder for people living in poverty to access clean water Partner content
Coronavirus
By WaterAid
Climate change is making it even harder for people living in poverty to access clean water
Two billion people around the world do not have access to a reliable and safe water supply - and climate change is making it even harder to cope. As we build back in a post-pandemic world, we have a moral duty to ensure that nobody is left behind
Parliament can lead the way in showcasing a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
Health
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Parliament can lead the way in showcasing a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
The House of Commons is one of the largest workplaces in the country – and we have experienced all the same challenges, and successes, of home working during the pandemic while keeping the business of the house running.
On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we must all remember it's our duty to fight discrimination
Communities
By Tulip Siddiq and Olivia Marks-Woldman
On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we must all remember it's our duty to fight discrimination
On this UN-created International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we join forces to talk about some of the darkest byproducts of identity-based discrimination.
We have made progress on tackling racism in the education system, but we must do more
Education
By Diane Abbott MP
We have made progress on tackling racism in the education system, but we must do more
When Diane Abbott was in school, the idea of a Black girl performing well shocked her teachers. Now, she is launching the APPG for Race Equality in Education to ensure progress continues
Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Chancellor brings confidence back to the housing market
BSA Property Tracker
Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on Scottish Government announcement on cladding
Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:
The 2021 Census Is Going Ahead Despite The Pandemic — Here’s Why It’s Still Important
Communities
The 2021 Census Is Going Ahead Despite The Pandemic — Here’s Why It’s Still Important
This Sunday, households across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will take part one of the UK’s most important mass surveys — the 2021 census. But, why wasn’t it cancelled?
Keeping charities afloat now will be crucial in helping the nation to build back better Partner content
Coronavirus
By Colm Holmes, Global CEO, General Insurance, Aviva
Keeping charities afloat now will be crucial in helping the nation to build back better
A staggering four million people needed charity help for the first time last year. These vital services and organisations need our support through these tough times.
We need to make it easier for all kinds of people to ‘choose the bus’ Partner content
Coronavirus
By Go-Ahead
We need to make it easier for all kinds of people to ‘choose the bus’
This week Boris Johnson launched the National Bus Strategy. At long last there is proper recognition for a mode too often ignored, despite making up two thirds of public transport journeys.
Recycling rates are down, so what’s the solution? Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Recycling rates are down, so what’s the solution?
We mark Global Recycling Day today with a more eco-conscious British public than ever before. And yet, the latest data shows that recycling rates are plateauing.
Senior MPs back calls for a new approach to '6G’ technology Partner content
Health
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Senior MPs back calls for a new approach to '6G’ technology
MPs have welcomed calls from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for a new approach to mobile digital technology which prioritises societal benefits over a focus on “ever higher data speed”.
Virtual group gets weight loss results Partner content
Coronavirus
By Slimming World
Virtual group gets weight loss results
Slimming World's review* of nearly 2,000 members who attend virtual group sessions shows that, when groups can’t meet in person, receiving support virtually is still highly effective.
Covid has highlighted the need for new investment in council housing to tackle overcrowding
Communities
By Stephen Timms MP
Covid has highlighted the need for new investment in council housing to tackle overcrowding
For those forced to live, learn and work in one room, the psychological impact of lockdown has been extraordinary. As we build back from this crisis, we must ensure everyone has access to a safe, secure and affordable home - with space to live.
The government must step in to help leaseholders still burdened with fire safety costs
Communities
By Lord Bishop of St Albans and Lord Bishop of London
The government must step in to help leaseholders still burdened with fire safety costs
We are re-tabling the McPartland-Smith amendment to the Fire Safety Bill. Leaseholders should not be bankrupted on account of decisions made by others, and since they cannot pay, then the government must step in.
Freeports will open up another gap in Britain's already over-stretched defences against economic crime
Communities
By Margaret Hodge MP
Freeports will open up another gap in Britain's already over-stretched defences against economic crime
The freedom from customs duties coupled with light-touch regulation will enable freeports to become onshore tax havens for criminals, kleptocrats and tax avoiders who all want to hide their ill-gotten gains.
No leaseholder should pay for interim fire safety measures
Communities
By Florence Eshalomi MP
No leaseholder should pay for interim fire safety measures
Leaseholders did not cause the cladding scandal, and yet they are paying the price while those responsible are not pursued in any meaningful way.
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D&I for Line Managers
2021
London & Online
D&I for Line Managers
Resetting the Skills Agenda for a Post-COVID Recovery
2021
Online Conference
Resetting the Skills Agenda for a Post-COVID Recovery
Supporting Mental Health at Work
2021
London & Online
Supporting Mental Health at Work
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace
2021
London & Online
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace