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CRB CHECK DETER ONE IN FIVE FROM BME COMMUNITIES FROM VOLUNTEERING, SAYS NCH
Nearly one in five people (16 per cent) (1) from Black Minority and Ethnic (BME) communities who don’t volunteer with youngsters say it is because they would have to have a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check, reveal children’s charities NCH and Chance UK, today (Friday, 8th February). The charities are calling on people from BME […]
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Study reveals barriers facing minorities in construction
A study from Salford University into the role of black and minority ethnic (BME) people in construction has reported that misconceptions and a lack of support are preventing the industry from having a diverse workforce.
Only 2% of the two million people in construction are from a BME background whereas 8% of the national workforce is […]
British National Party told to stop publishing ‘The Londoner’ leaflets or face possible legal action
The Mayor Ken Livingstone has told the British National Party it could face legal action if it continues to publish leaflets called ‘The Londoner’.
The British National Party is distributing a leaflet across London, misleadingly titled ‘The Londoner’. The front cover features the headline ‘The changing face of London’ with a photograph of Asian women and […]
Liberal Democrats target FACEBOOK for votes.
BRIAN PADDICK LAUNCHES FACEBOOK CAMPAIGN
Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London, Brian Paddick, is today launching a Facebook campaign to encourage people to sign up and vote in the London Mayoral elections on 1 May 2008
The Liberal Democrats have a long tradition of leading the way on Facebook, with the highest proportion of MPs using […]
HELPING PEOPLE FROM ETHNIC MINORITIES BACK INTO WORK VITALLY IMPORTANT - ALEXANDER
The Liberal Democrats have attacked the Government’s strategy to tackle low levels of employment amongst ethnic minority populations, after an influential independent regulator branded ministers’ efforts as ‘fragmented’ and ‘lacking continuity’.
Commenting on today’s National Audit Office report on employment rates of ethnic minorities, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:
“It is vitally […]
Stop and search - potential changes must be fully debated
Commenting on the national debate on a review of police stop and account powers, John Roberts, MPA lead member for stop and search scrutiny, said:
“Stop and search and stop and account powers are vital tools in the fight against crime and terrorism, as long as they are used with respect and sensitivity.
“The Metropolitan Police Authority […]
National Awards Launched to Celebrate Employment Success Stories
National awards to celebrate the success of employers, employees and partners involved in Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs) are being launched this week. The awards mark the first full year of a new partnership approach across England, Wales and Scotland to help long-term benefit claimants back into employment.
Over 400 employers have already committed to the government […]
STOP AND SEARCH SHOULD BE MORE INTELLIGENCE LED - PADDICK
Commenting on Conservative plans to introduce blanket police stop and search powers, Liberal Democrat Mayoral candidate, Brian Paddick, said:
“Whatever the reality, given black and Asian people are six times more likely than white people to get stopped and searched, it is going to be difficult to convince ethnic minorities that the police should be given […]
THE national social enterprise event of the year - Voice08
THE national social enterprise event of the year - Voice08, learn how BAME social enterprises can use business to change the world for good
This year’s national social enterprise conference is being held in Liverpool on February 27. Voice08 will be both fun and interactive, with heated debate, thought-provoking speeches, competitions and brainstorming sessions and our […]
CHRISTIAN LEADERS CALL FOR MORE BLACK MALE TEACHERS
“Black teachers play crucial role for young Black men” say BCLF
Key black church leaders have called on Black men to turn to teaching as a career to provide more role models for young Black pupils.
The Black Christian Leaders Forum (BCLF) made the appeal following a meeting on Monday with the Department for Children, Schools and […]
