By Gabriela Wyszynska, Civic Reporter Many volunteers have returned to City Harvest, a food bank distribution charity based in Acton after being furloughed throughout the pandemic.
Month: April 2021
Oxfam denied funding over sexual misconduct
Nikita Deepak, Reporter Oxfam has been denied aid funding from the UK as fresh allegations of sexual misconduct come to light. The allegations are part of a wider claim of “bullying” by staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The…
How ASOS profited from the lockdown
Adele Paiardini, London Assembly Reporter ASOS CEO Nick Beighton has said that lockdown restrictions pushed him to ‘’rip up the playbook’.” ASOS was widely known for partywear and other outdoor clothing, but with people being forced at home, their swift…
Buckingham Palace gardens opens up for summer visitors
By Adele Paiardini, Reporter Buckingham Palace’s traditional summer opening is cancelled because of COVID restrictions. Visitors will be able to have a picnic on one of the seeping lawns from July to September. They will be allowed to explore…
North-West London fish and chips take away awarded among the best in the UK
By Mireia CuevasCrespo, Civic Reporter Every Fish Bar, a fish and chips restaurant in Harrow features in the list of the top 50 best fish and chips in the UK. This was by the leading publication for the fish and…
AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots in youth delays rollout
By Lusa Basilio, Civic Reporter After the distribution of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine suspended by Health regulators in more than 20 European countries, worldwide organisations reported that incidents of blood clots in some patients were linked to the vaccine administration. In…
Food poverty: MPs call on government to step up help
Rhea Dehaney, Civic Reporter A report from the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee states there are 5.9 million adults in the UK who experienced food poverty in the six months up to February and 1.7 million children living…
Visitor rules finally eased within care homes
by Lucy Fifield, civic reporter Picture courtesy of Pexels . Many have long waited to visit their loved ones within care homes. On Monday, 12 April, care home residents can now have a second…
UK Deliveroo riders are going on strike
by Naveeda Khoshbo UK Deliveroo riders are expected to strike over pay in five cities across England. Strike organisers the independent workers’ union of Great Britain (IWGB) said socially distanced protest is planned and hundreds of riders will attend the strike in London,…
Mayoral race continues with only a month left
By Joshua Lopez Picture courtesy of Pexels In nearly a months’ time Londoners will once again vote on who is going to be their Major of London and there are many candidates apart from the current incumbent Sadiq Khan…