More than 600,000 drivers face ban with ‘one touch of their phone’
The punishment for illegally using a mobile phone behind the wheel was toughened in 2017.
UK News|Oct 15, 2023
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Call for talks to safeguard jobs amid ‘tough decisions’ at Birmingham council
The council does not have the money to pay off an equal pay liability, estimated to be more than £1 billion.
UK News|Sep 6, 2023
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City council’s financial issues ‘deeply disturbing’, West Midlands Mayor says
Andy Street said it was not for him to conduct an inquisition ‘however severely there needs to be one’ after Birmingham City Council’s announcement.
UK News|Sep 5, 2023
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Birmingham City Council in financial distress over equal pay claims
Europe’s largest local authority said all new spending, with the exception of protecting vulnerable people and statutory services, must stop.
UK News|Sep 5, 2023
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Judge-led inquiry to be launched at city council with £760m equal pay bill
Birmingham City Council is also facing a large bill due to errors with an IT system
UK News|Jul 5, 2023
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Theatre agent cleared of dangerous driving after incident with cycling activist
Paul Lyon-Maris told a jury that YouTuber Michael Van Erp, who was carried on the bonnet of his car for 65ft, had ‘jumped’ on the vehicle.
UK News|Oct 13, 2022
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Unvaccinated adults to be barred from sports venues if Covid-19 pandemic worsens
The Government set out its plans for the months ahead on Tuesday.
UK Sport|Sep 14, 2021
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Survey reveals three-quarters of fans ready to make immediate return to stadiums
The Government is considering whether to make vaccine passports mandatory for crowded venues.
UK Sport|Jul 23, 2021
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Almost three-quarters of disabled fans keen to return to live sport from July 19
The Prime Minister has indicated the Government’s intention to sweep away the final restrictions on capacity limits in England on July 19.
UK Sport|Jul 8, 2021
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Premier League still considering Covid certification at stadiums next season
Certification involves proving vaccination status, a recent negative test or immunity.
UK Sport|Jul 6, 2021
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Timeline on fan attendance at sport events
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit attendances hard and forced many events behind closed doors.
UK Sport|Jul 5, 2021
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Sports stadiums in England set to return to full capacity from July 19
The pandemic has led to many sporting events since March 2020 taking place behind closed doors.
UK Sport|Jul 5, 2021
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Capacity crowds on biggest courts was ‘always part of the plan’ for Wimbledon
Centre Court and Court One will be at full capacity from Tuesday through to Sunday.
UK Sport|Jul 5, 2021
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Lord’s at full capacity for England-Pakistan one-day international
The match is part of the Government’s pilot events programme.
UK Sport|Jul 2, 2021
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‘Grab a jab’ vaccine drive under way across England as cases continue to rise
NHS officials say the country is in a ‘race to the finish line’ in its vaccination push.
UK News|Jun 25, 2021
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