Deborah James: Bowelbabe Charity Fund Raises £11.3m
A fund set up by campaigner Dame Deborah James, who died last year, has raised £11.3m for cancer research. Bowelbabe was set up in May 2022, a month before her death, to raise money for Cancer Research UK with an initial target of £250,000. It raised £3.5m in less than a week, with the then... Read More
Local Elections 2023: Greens Want Housing Firms To Fund More Services
The Green Party is calling for property developers to provide more funding for local services, as it launches its local election campaign. Co-Leader Adrian Ramsay said too many areas, particularly rural ones, had been left without proper infrastructure when large estates are built. Property firms, he added, had been allowed to “chase the biggest profits... Read More
Rare Tick Disease Found In England – Health Officials
A virus carried by ticks, which is common in many parts of the world, is now present in the UK, and health officials are reminding the public how to avoid bites from the tiny bugs. They say the risk of tick-borne encephalitis is very low – only one person is confirmed to have been infected... Read More
More Strikes Planned As Teachers Reject Pay Offer
Teachers in England will strike on Thursday 27 April and Tuesday 2 May after members of the UK’s largest education union rejected a pay offer. Teachers were offered a £1,000 one-off payment this year, and a 4.3% rise next year. Starting salaries would also rise to £30,000 from September. The results of the NEU ballot... Read More
Airport Scraps 100ml Liquid Rule With New Scanners
A UK airport has scrapped the 100ml liquid limit by using high-tech scanners which also allow electronics to be kept in hand luggage at security. London City Airport has brought in technology which takes high-resolution 3D images of bags. Travelers can now carry on up to two liters of liquid, and toiletries no longer have... Read More
Information Security Manager – London, South East England
Information Security Manager – London, South East England The company client is currently partnered with a well-established Insurance Services Provider that needs to hire an Information Security Manager on a permanent basis. This business is looking to add additional staff to a high-performing team in a growing organization. Key skills; Creating and managing security strategies,... Read More
More Male Staff Could Help With Violent Offenders – Probation Boss
The new head of the probation service in England and Wales has told BBC News that more men are needed in the profession. Kim Thornden-Edwards said it would help to bring a male perspective in some cases involving violent offenders, including cases of domestic abuse. Its workforce has been “stuck” at 75% women for 30... Read More
Rishi Sunak Criticises Political Correctness Over-Grooming Gangs
Victims of grooming gangs have been ignored because of political correctness, Rishi Sunak said as he set out plans for a police task force. Specialist officers supported by the National Crime Agency will be sent to help forces with their investigations, the government said. And better ethnicity data will help ensure abusers do not evade justice... Read More
Stamps Featuring King Charles Go On Sale But Prices Increase
King Charles’ portrait will appear on all standard Royal Mail stamps from now, but the stock of those featuring the late Queen will be sold first. The change in the monarch’s portrait comes the day after the prices of first and second-class stamps went up. On Monday, the cost of a first-class stamp went up... Read More
Full Stack Web Developer – Liverpool
Full Stack Web Developer – Liverpool About your new role You will be working within our Information Systems department which offers a wide range of services including computing and network support, delivery and support regarding IT equipment, specialist software and services, and networking support. The successful candidate must possess a good knowledge of the .NET... Read More