The chancellor, George Osborne, is under renewed pressure over his £4.4bn plans to cut tax credits as the government’s independent social security advisers urged the Treasury to set out the full impact of the policy. The chairman of the government’s independent social security advisory committee, Paul Gray, told the Guardian ministers had still not set out the full impact of ...

This week, local residents joined the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Swan Housing Group and the Greater London Authority to celebrate the first wave of new homes from the £300 million Blackwall Reach regeneration project. The properties in Camellia House and Blashill Court have now been handed over to residents, many of whom were previously living on the adjoining Robin Hood ...

The foodie and Curry Industry professional, all gathered in one place on last Sunday, October 11, at the annual British Curry Life Chef Awards and gala dinner at the Lancaster London Hotel. The UK may have a soft spot for old favourites like bangers and mash and fish and chips but the British appetite for curry remains unrivalled. The Curry ...

Takeway Innovation Expo is playing a significant role in promoting and marketing the takeway and restaurant business in the UK.  As a continuation of this, the Takeway Innovation Expo 2015 was held in Excel Exhibition centre in London on 29th and 30th September. This year’s exhibition was completely different than the previous ones.  There were more than two hundred stalls.  ...

Lord Mayor Taleb Hossain of Sheffield said that Bangladesh is advancing towards prosperity under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.  United Kingdom is a trusted friend of Bangladesh and it wants to see Bangladesh as a developed, modern and self-sufficient country. Lord Mayor told this in a view exchanging meeting with President of Sheffield Awami League and community ...

Uk Awami League Portsmouth branch organised its Eid-reunion in a local Community centre on 4th of October.  Orgnisation’s President Asab  Ali presided over the reunion and Abul Haque and Mirza Tasnu Beg jointly conducted it. The event took part in two parts.  The first part consisted of discussion meeting where Badruzzaman, Somuj Ali, Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, Syed Aminul Haque, Cllr ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah :: The third Bangabandhu book fair was formally launched by Asaduzzaman Noor MP, Minister for Cultural Affairs on Sunday, 11 Oct at Oxford House, East London. Following a two day event the fair moves to Forest House, Clements Road, IG1 until 10 November. There will be a quiz show on 25 Oct and a seminar titled ‘MDG ...

Fulfilling another election pledge, Mayor John Biggs and his Cabinet have scrapped the bulky waste charge. Each household is entitled to two free collections per year – with up to five items per collection. The £15 charge for collecting bulky waste was introduced by the previous mayor in June 2012. Residents should phone Streetline to arrange collections. Mayor John Biggs ...

Newly formed organisation for UK living former resident of Shavar Upozilla of Dhaka organised a meeting recently to finalise its constitution.  The meeting was held in a restaurant in East London. Organisation’s President Sirajul Islam presided over the meeting and Member Secretary Shohidul Islam Shahid conducted it. Barrister Alimul Haque Liton presented the rough constriction to the members.  Guest who ...

The foodie and Curry Industry professional, all gathered in one place on last Sunday, October 11, at the annual British Curry Life Chef Awards and gala dinner at the Lancaster London Hotel. The UK may have a soft spot for old favourites like bangers and mash and fish and chips but the British appetite for curry remains unrivalled. The Curry ...