Responding to Part Two of Sir Brian Leveson’s Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, Bo Bottomley, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Refuge, said: “The impact of backlogs in the criminal courts on survivors of domestic abuse cannot be overstated. As well as hindering survivors’ access to justice, court delays can be deeply traumatic. Some […]
Young Londoners are being encouraged to take up £1 fully coached sessions this winter/spring as part of a groundbreaking city-wide initiative to get more young people playing basketball in the capital. Enabled through a link-up between The GLA and NBA, ‘NBA Court Time’ offers affordable indoor sessions to keep Londoners active. Six ‘Better’ Leisure Centres […]
Mortgage Advice Bureau has said the Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate at 3.75% shows policymakers remain cautious, despite inflation continuing to ease. The Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep rates unchanged at today’s meeting, opting against further cuts for now. Ben Thompson, director of home moving strategy at Mortgage Advice Bureau, […]
Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from self-employment and property are being urged to act now with two months left to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. From 6 April 2026, those eligible will need to use recognised software to keep digital records and send HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) […]
A University of Surrey graduate who engineered and mixed Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album GNX has won his fourth Grammy Award – taking Record of the Year for the hit single “luther”. Oli Jacobs, who graduated from Surrey’s Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) degree in 2014, won the prestigious award at this year’s Grammy Awards (1 February 2026) for his […]
A free weekly running group for women launched at the University of Reading last week, helping to mark the University’s centenary celebrations. Let’s Lift The Curfew, supported with a University of Reading centenary grant, aims to build confidence, fitness and community by bringing together women of all abilities for supportive group runs on campus. The […]
Dynamic digital product passports – real-time, intelligent digital records that capture the true condition of perishable goods such as food and drink throughout their lifecycle – could dramatically cut waste and improve safety, thanks to a new framework jointly developed by researchers at the University of Surrey and King’s College London. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) […]
Parcel delivery firm DPD has confirmed the appointment of Justin Pegg as CEO of DPD UK, with former CEO Elaine Kerr becoming Chairwoman. As Chairwoman, Elaine will continue to help guide and shape DPD UK’s overall strategic direction, working closely with the UK’s Exec Board. Currently COO, Justin Pegg has over 35 years of service […]
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will host two major international workshops at the University of Reading in February 2026. The closed workshops, held at the University of Reading in collaboration with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Met Office, will run from 10 to 12 February and will help […]
Businesses across Kent and Essex are being given a helping hand to win work on one of Britain’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, as six Lower Thames Crossing Supply Chain Roadshows get underway. National Highways is starting work on the Lower Thames Crossing this year, and with at least £1 in every £3 from the construction […]
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