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Birkdale Community Hub & Library Celebrates Prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Birkdale Community Hub & Library has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest recognition for voluntary groups in the UK

BRUNTWOOD SCITECH REMAINS RESILIENT IN FIRST YEAR OF EXPANDED JOINT VENTURE
UK’s largest dedicated property platform serving the growth of the nation’s science, tech and innovation sectors releases annual accounts for year ending September 30, 2024.

Letters to Ministers on EU Alignment
Government needs urgently to hear from British businesses ahead of the summit between Keir Starmer and Ursula Von Der Leyen on 19th May. We would be grateful if you would consider writing privately to members of the Cabinet Office Committee on Europe in support of beneficial alignment on goods and services.

The Embattled Care Sector Faces Another Perfect Storm
As we head into winter, social care providers have been hit hard by recent government announcements.