Hillary Clinton has formally acknowledged that she now has enough delegates in place to be chosen as the Democratic Party’s candidate for US President. Winning the vote isn’t always a guarantee of going on to be the official candidate, but ...
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Muhammad Ali dies: the “humble mountain” has fallen
Muhammad Ali was a man of principle – and an example to others of how standing by your principle will eventually be rewarded. He was probably only the second most famous, and most courageous, black man on the planet – ...
Read More »Yikes! Tower Bridge to close for 3 months!
The City of London Corporation has announced that it will be closing Tower Bridge to traffic so that repairs can be carried out. The closure will begin in October and is expected to last until the end of the year. ...
Read More »NHS admits more BAME workers report bullying
NHS England has announced that it is to invest £2 million to reduce inequalities at work. Part of the money will pay for 75 “champions” to help NHS Trusts tackle racism. The news comes as a new report from the ...
Read More »Another case of justice at last?
Yet another case of police behaviour which has always aroused public suspicion may be about to come under scrutiny. Coroner Louise Hunt has ruled that inquests into the deaths of 21 people killed in what have come to be known ...
Read More »Diabetes: the system lets down our children
A new report has revealed that up to three quarters of children who have diabetes are not getting all their regular health checks – and are therefore at risk of developing complications sooner than necessary. Nearly three quarters of children ...
Read More »We need more homes, Emily
The televised debate on the EU aired on 26th May hit the headlines. First, we heard that a cheeky chap in the audience had asked presenter Victoria Derbyshire out on a date. What a card! It’s amazing just how many ...
Read More »Breaking news: Duck – Donald’s made it
Reports from the USA say that a number of “unbound” delegates have just announced that they will give their votes to Donald Trump. The announcement, if confirmed, will give Trump enough delegates to win the nomination to be the Republican ...
Read More »Is BCA President right to back Brexit?
Over the years, the Bangladesh Caterers Association has done a great job promoting Bangladeshi food in the UK – as well as highlighting problems that retailers face. One of the most pressing problems in recent years has been the shortage ...
Read More »Redbridge plans to export the homeless
An East London Council’s plan to accommodate its homeless families 60 miles away has exposed the ridiculous consequences behind government policies. The story begins with the East London Borough of Redbridge. Like all Councils, it has a statutory duty to ...
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