Nonprofits scramble for help amid dearth of volunteers
As pandemic-related government aid programs end and inflation rises, nonprofits of all kinds are looking everywhere and trying everything to get volunteers.
Day: April 17, 2023
BBC accused of lacking impartiality in royal coverage
Anti-monarchy group Republic says issue is ‘urgent’ given forthcoming coronation of King CharlesThe campaign group Republic has accused the BBC of a lack of impartiality in its coverage before the coronation of King Charles, accusing the broadcaster of…
Uni-Tankers expands stainless-steel fleet with ship purchase and charter deals
Deals comprise purchase of chartered-in ship long-term charters for newbuilds and existing tonnage
Ukraine live briefing: Kremlin critic sentenced to 25 years; U.S. offers resources to investigate alleged Russian war crimes
A Russian court issued its harshest penalty yet to a critic of the Ukraine war. Leaked documents show Egypt backing away from plans to supply rockets to Russia.
One in eight Britons pay for private health services, survey shows
Campaigners say underinvestment in NHS is forcing patients to seek private treatment if they can afford itOne in eight Britons have paid for private health services in the last year, amid frustration with delays in getting NHS treatment and a growing w…
Opposition urges Tories to cut ties with rightwing group over ‘culture war’ comments
Labour and Lib Dems voice concerns over MP’s role at Turning Point UK, a group linked to misogynist and anti-Islam viewsOpposition parties have called on the Conservatives to cut ties with a rightwing student group that has described drag artists as “g…
Brecon Beacons relaunches with Welsh name as ‘picture of hope for future’
Bannau Brycheiniog national park also ditches fiery logo as it embarks on plan to tackle climate and biodiversity crisisThe name and logo is familiar to the hundreds of thousands of people who visit every year to climb the peaks, explore the fast-flowi…
Other police forces have higher rates of sexual misconduct and racism claims than Met
Guardian investigation also reveals stark differences between forces in approaches to recording complaintsSexual misconduct and racism claims against officers are proportionally higher in some English forces than at the Metropolitan police, a Guardian …
NHS Covid booster appointments available to millions in England
About 5 million people eligible for jab until end of June as vaccinations get under way across 3,000 sitesMillions of people are now eligible for the spring Covid-19 booster after hundreds of thousands of vaccination appointments became available to bo…
Bruce Springsteen Day: New Jersey honor follows Covid diagnosis
Democratic governor Phil Murphy announces birthday celebration at event missed by singer, called ‘eerily healthy’ by Jon StewartNew Jersey will on 23 September celebrate Bruce Springsteen Day for the first time, a move announced by the governor, Phil M…