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VIDEO: Black Lives Matter protests erupt across Birmingham in wake of George Floyd murder
Staff Reporter
June 5, 2020 | 07:20 pm
Black Lives Matter and related anti-racism protests are being held across Birmingham in response to the police murder of George Floyd in the US, and to challenge institutional racism across…
Thousands march in Birmingham in act of solidarity for police brutality victim George Floyd
Rangzeb Hussain
June 5, 2020 | 03:55 pm
Birmingham city centre was packed with thousands of 'Black Lives Matter' protestors on Thursday afternoon to show solidarity for George Floyd, who died as a result of US police brutality…
Anti-racism protest planned for George Floyd in Victoria Square
Rangzeb Hussain
June 3, 2020 | 12:00 pm
A protest is being planned on Thursday in Victoria Square, Birmingham, over the brutal murder of George Floyd by US police. This protest, which takes place outside the Council House,…
Meet the Birmingham volunteers creating scrubs for NHS staff still without basic PPE
Denise James
April 19, 2020 | 02:23 pm
A group of Birmingham women have stepped in to provide NHS workers with essential scrubs, as the government continues to fall short of delivering vital PPE to frontline staff. Despite being hit financially…
Chief medical officer Chris Whitty self-isolates after testing positive for coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2020 | 07:18 pm
Professor Chris Whitty, the government's senior advisor on health matters, has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self-isolating. Boris Johnson's chief medical officer Chris Whitty has confirmed he has…
Coronavirus attacks the heart of government as Matt Hancock tests positive for the virus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2020 | 05:45 pm
The UK health secretary Matt Hancock says he has symptoms of coronavirus and tests have confirmed that he has the virus. Hours after prime minster Boris Johnson confirmed he had…
Boris Johnson self-isolates after testing positive for coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2020 | 12:28 pm
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus after showing symptoms yesterday which included coughing and a high temperature. Downing Street confirmed that after experiencing mild symptoms yesterday, the…
“I can’t pay my bills” – UK’s self-employed freelancers respond to government coronavirus plans
Denise James
March 23, 2020 | 01:30 pm
As the government responds to short term financial fears of millions of UK workers due to the coronavirus crisis, self-employed freelancers react with shock as they feel ignored by the government's suggestion…
Cherry Reds closes after attempting takeaway service during coronavirus outbreak
Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020 | 05:24 pm
A popular Birmingham city centre cafe has closed its doors after attempts to keep going by providing takeaway meals could have made it difficult for staff to benefit from the government's…
London anti-racism demonstration cancelled as UK plans to ban mass gatherings over coronavirus fears
Staff Reporter
March 14, 2020 | 01:37 pm
The country's biggest anti-racism demonstration has been put on hold as government sources suggest the UK could ban large gatherings, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As the coronavirus outbreak intensifies, Stand…