Shaun Bailey was joined by business leaders as he announced his plans to tackle London’s air pollution and cut London’s traffic by utilising the natural asset of the Thames river and clean fuel for the Thames barges. Innovative UK-based businesses will be at the forefront of Shaun Bailey’s vision for improving London’s air quality and cutting congestion. Sadiq ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   The Europe-based Bangladeshi diaspora organisation, European Bangladesh Forum (EBF) organised a demonstration on 14 April 2021 to demand an ‘unconditional official apology’ from Pakistan for the genocide they committed in Bangladesh during 1971. The demonstration took place at Paleisstraaat, close to Pakistan Embassy in the Hague, participated by the Bangladeshis living in the Netherlands, Belgium ...

    The newly elected president of the Commonwealth Journalists’ Association (CJA) wants the international organization to collaborate with like-minded organizations and add the CJA’s voice to those protesting the systemic abuse of journalists. Chris Cobb was named president as the CJA elected a new slate of officers Sunday. The email voting included among members from across the world. The ...

  The trustees of Beani Bazar Cancer and General Hospital (BBCGH), along with prominent members of the British community, were present at the event, which was held via Virtual Media Zoom on Thursday, 8th April 2021 at 8.30 pm. Channel S presenter and Head of Program Farhan Masood Khan conducted and hosted the evening’s event with the opening surah Al-Layl ...

  On Friday 9 April Mohammed Ohid Uddin was officially declared as the Liberal Democrat candidate in the by election in Loxford ward.  He was selected by the local Liberal Democrats in February because of his significant contributions to the community. Mohammed has been visiting mosques today and met local residents.  The Loxford residents offered him support and encouragement for ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   The UK based Campaign for the Protection of Religious Minorities in Bangladesh (CPRMB) has asked the UK government to take up the issue of religious persecution with Bangladesh in the light of the recent attack on the Hindu minority in Sulla, Sunamganj. In a petition, dated 9 April, to the UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab MP, ...

As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) began its spring meeting, it released the welcome prediction that the global economy would recover from the Covid downturn. The IMF predicted growth of 6% in 2021 and 4.4% in 2022.  However, the IMF also acknowledged that the recovery will be patchy, with poorer countries at a disadvantage. The MPF welcomed the positive forecast but ...

  Shaun Bailey has pledged to roll back Sadiq Khan’s tax hikes and to make the city’s streets safer by reopening the police stations that Sadiq Khan closed, as well as hiring 8,000 new police officers. Shaun Bailey’s plan will save every London household over £300 and will give Londoners a fresh start. Shaun Bailey criticized Sadiq Khan for raising ...

Residents who have had their Covid-19 vaccine are being asked to help save more lives by sharing their story with others to encourage vaccine take up. Studies have shown that the Covid-19 vaccines can both reduce the risk of serious illness and death from Covid-19, along with transmission to others. Along with testing, mass vaccinations are also one of the ...

    On 6th May 2021, Thames ward residents will head to the polls to elect a new Councillor. Liberal Democrat candidate Afzal Sayed Munna defines this by-election as  an extended opportunity for residents to abolish what is not working, and to make a fresh start. Afzal believes a local election like Thames ward election is an opportunity to build ...