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Asylum seekers and refugees in the UK may be entitled to housing assistance while they wait for a decision on their asylum application. This is provided by the Home Office as soon as an asylum application is made. However, having refugee status does not put a person in priority need for housing. They will go… Continue reading FAQs | Asylum seekers, refugees and housing

Kevin McManus, who is the Head of UNESCO City of Music, spoke out about Spellow Library and why it is more than just a place to borrow books in light of a recent attack on the establishment. McManus explained that he was shocked when he heard about the attack, describing it as an incident that… Continue reading BLOG | “For me, it was an incident that was literally close to home.”

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a new trial of solar-powered “smart bins” that use sensor technology. When a bin starts to become full, a compactor is triggered that compresses the waste, reducing the need for the bin to be emptied. This will allow up to 100% more space than standard litter bins. The technology also enables bins to… Continue reading Liverpool to pilot super-smart solar bins

Amidst a week of riots and disorder in England and Northern Ireland after the murder of three young girls in Southport, there have been uplifting moments of solidarity and kindness. From the collective clean up after the Southport riot to an ice-cream seller handing out free cones to police officers in Sunderland amid sustained attacks… Continue reading Ice-cream and ‘Nans against Nazis’: uplifting acts in face of far-right riots

Following the violent unrest that occurred across the United Kingdom last week after the tragic killing of three girls in Southport, approximately 50 people attended a far-right rally outside of the Abdullah Quilliam Society mosque in Liverpool. In response, hundreds of locals united together in support of the mosque, which is the oldest in the… Continue reading Why a Liverpool imam reached out to a far-right rally outside his mosque – video

Liverpool has long been known for its proud library culture, but that love came under threat recently when Spellow library was torched by far-right rioters. Hundreds of books were destroyed in the fire. Libraries have always been central to my life, starting with my memories of visiting Garston library with my parents when I was… Continue reading The burning of Spellow library broke my heart – but books will prevail over bigotry | Olivia Sung

Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Service have been commended by Ofsted for their improvement progress, with reports stating that “the permanent senior leadership team is driving improvement plans at a timely pace.” The visit in July of 2024 concluded that caseloads have reduced over the last few months, allowing social workers more time… Continue reading Ofsted praise “continued improvement” to Children and Young People Services

ot;,”url”:”https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jul/24/keir-starmer-indicates-he-will-consider-scrapping-two-child-benefit-cap”},”ajaxUrl”:”https://api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk”,”format”:{“display”:0,”theme”:0,”design”:10}}”> Opponents of the cap argue that it unfairly targets low-income families and goes against the principles of a welfare state. The Baby Bank in Bootle is just one of many community-led initiatives that have sprung up in response to growing levels of child poverty and food insecurity in the UK. Fans Supporting Foodbanks, for… Continue reading Hardship on the streets of Liverpool: ‘The benefit cap put millions of children in poverty overnight’

Hate crimes against Muslims in the UK have spiked in the past few years, with the Brexit debate and terrorism attacks being blamed for the increase. Many mosques and Islamic centers in the country have been targeted by far-right protesters, sparking fears among the Muslim community. One of those affected is the Abdullah Quilliam mosque… Continue reading The imam who reached out to rioters – podcast

Sonair, a leader in innovative audio solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its cutting-edge in-store radio platform. This revolutionary service promises to elevate the retail audio experience far beyond the capabilities of traditional background music services, offering businesses a dynamic and engaging way to connect with their customers. Unlike conventional background music systems… Continue reading Sonair Launches Cutting-Edge In-Store Radio Platform