Image by tutor doctor In his first speech of 2023, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out his priorities for the year ahead and ambition for a better future for Britain. Sunak committed to taking the necessary action to deliver for the long term on issues such as low numeracy rates. As part of this, he […]
Image by sanctuary.co.uk The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced on Tuesday, 3 January, more details on the payment schedule for the next round of cost of living support unveiled in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, building on payments made to over eight million people in 2022. The new £900 cash boost for over eight million
Image by Facebook @Kelvingrove.GlasgowMuseums The local council has approved plans to erect a memorial in honour of millions of Indian soldiers who fought alongside the British during the two world wars at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. The new British Indian Army Memorial is being led by the Colourful Heritage multimedia project, which
Glasgow-based entrepreneur Dr Rashmi Mantri and her commitment to making a positive change in children’s life through education has been recognised at a Global awards ceremony in London recently. Honouring those doing extraordinary work in their respective areas to make a change in people\’s lives, the fifth annual Ladies of All Nations International (LOANI) Charity Gala Dinner and Superheroes
Over the past year, housing issues have made up a significant amount of Scottish Labour politician – Foysol Choudhury’s casework. Currently, approximately 25% of casework is concerned with housing issues. Most housing issues that constituents are bringing to his notice relate to the lack of suitable council accommodation, with many having to live in temporary
West Scotland MSP Pam Gosal voted against the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, in the Bill’s third and final stage in the Scottish Parliament last week. This debate followed two days of the Scottish Parliament sitting past midnight, as the Scottish Government insisted on passing this Bill before Christmas recess. Gosal, who is the first Indian
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Image by AP The Taliban last week banned women from attending universities in Afghanistan, leading to worldwide condemnation. The reasoning behind the step, which has left many women devastated, was that they were not following the proper Islamic dress code and concerns about interaction of students of the opposite gender. Female university students were locked
Image by Oceanic Consulting Some of the top professionals and businesses from the Scottish Asian community were awarded for their ingenuity and achievements. The event took place on Monday, December 19, at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow where more than 350 of the most remarkable Scottish Asians were gathered together to celebrate their success. The
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Image by Preet Kaur Gill MP MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, Preet Kaur Gill this week wrote to the Secretary of State for Health, Steve Barclay MP, calling for an investigation into the allegations of bullying and a ‘culture of toxicity’ at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) which has also had an impact on patient safety. UHB,
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Image by AFP via Getty Images Glasgow-based chef and restaurateur who is believed to have invented the popular chicken tikka masala, loved by many in Britain, has died aged 77. Ali Ahmed Aslam, owned the popular Shish Mahal restaurant in the city. He was born in Pakistan and moved with his family to Scotland at
