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The education minister said the funding is in addition to £20.5m for the sector last year.

£90,000 for charities helping people cope with impact of COVID-19 09/03/2021 More than £90,000 has been given to charities supporting people struggling with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in north Cumbria. The £180,000 Psychological Support Fund was created by the NHS in north Cumbria and Cumbria County Council. It has supported bids which demonstrate a collaborative approach to tackle the impact of anxiety, isolation, and bereavement, which have become more challenging during ...

Roger Jaensch,Minister for Housing Elise Archer,Minister for Building and Construction Instead of banding together once again and playing politics with such a serious issue, Labor and the Greens should support our plan for housing which is delivering more homes for Tasmanians faster than ever before. In relation to all the cases raised by the Opposition in State Parliament today, Housing Connect is working with the individuals and will continue to offer them a range of supports and assistance. ...

Illustration by Zeke Barbaro The 40th Annual Austin Music Awards will be presented this coming week – Monday through Thursday, March 1-4 – unfolding across four full days, COVID-safe, but live and in person (mostly), at multiple venues around town. How are we doing that? Look for details to be announced starting Monday at xpm on your favorite social media channels. (Its so secret, I cant even tell you the start time.) Last years AMA show was Austins last big party before...

The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which was agreed on December 24, 2020 and implemented 8 days later, has been met with criticism from all angles. “Brexit is costing the UK economy a lot of resources and money to cope and in adjusting supply chains to the EU,” says Alexander Altmann, partner at Blick Rothenberg. “I don’t think the UK will be able to recover what its currently losing with the EU with what it may gain from new trade deals with the US, China and Australia.�...

Small and medium sized businesses in Cumbria who trade in goods with the European Union are being urged to apply for newly-announced funding to ensure they can continue trading effectively now that the UK has left the Single Market and Customs Union. Armstrong Watson, which has offices in Carlisle, Penrith,...

IMEC and ITF partnership Since 2003 trade union federation the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and employers’ organisation IMEC (International Maritime Employers’ Council) have worked together in a partnership to resolve problems, set standards, and improve conditions for those working at sea. Together, they are two of the pillars of the International Bargaining Forum, a unique body designed to ensure that shipping is profitable, safe and fair. No one will pretend that t...

Austin ISD offering free curbside meals at 33 schools By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published  AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Independent School District is serving free curbside meals on Monday, February 22 for children and their caregivers at 33 schools from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meal packs are free for any child younger than 19 as well as those older than 19 who utilize special education resources or who are enrolled in school to complete the requirements for a high school diploma.  Meals are se...

Date Time Increased support for fishing and shellfish businesses The Government has announced enhanced financial support for the seafood industry with cash grants for seafood and aquaculture businesses across the UK. In January, the Government made available £23 million for seafood exporters that suffered a financial loss because of delays related to the export of fresh or live fish and shellfish to the EU during January 2021. Having listened to concerns from fishing businesses across the UK, ...

By WHAV Staff | (File photograph.) The National Grid Foundation recently awarded United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley a $250,000 grant to help local families in need pay for utilities this winter. United Way will distribute the funds to 16 community-based organizations serving several communities hard hit by the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including Haverhill and Lawrence. Community Action of Haverhill, Greater Lawrence Community Action Council and Lawrence Communit...