UK move to recognise overseas architects’ qualifications is ‘really good news’
Planned legislation to recognise overseas architects’ professional qualifications in the UK has been widely welcomed
The government said the introduction of the Professional Qualifications Bill to Parliament yesterday (12 May) would help the country address where the demand for skills is not currently being met .
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The AJ understands that, as confidence and workloads returns, there are already signs of a potential shortage of staff at UK practices, in part due to the drop in EU-qualified architects working in the country following Brexit.
Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the proposed new law would help create ‘a clearer framework’ for recognising overseas titles such as ‘architect’. He said: ‘Having left the European Union, this vital piece of legislation will ensure skilled professionals from around the world are able to have their qualifications recognised in the
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Hot favourite Bob Olinger has been ruled out of today s Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown after coughing this morning.
The six-year-old was the general 4-7 favourite to fololow up his dominant win in the Ballymore Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham and uphold the form with second favourite Gaillard Du Mesnil.
Gaillard Du Mesnil had been well supported this morning prior to Bob Olinger s defection and is now the general 4-11 favourite for the Grade 1, ahead of Ashdale Bob at 5-1.
Henry de Bromhead told the Racing Post: Bob Olinger gave a little cough this morning and we just weren’t 100 per cent happy with him so we said we better err on the side of caution. It’s just one of those things. He’s had a fantastic season and he’s one we’re very much looking forward to next season.
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UK Coaching has re-opened its national awards to mark the incredible innovations and achievements of great coaches who have inspired and motivated the nation to keep moving, delivering sport and physical activity sessions during the coronavirus lockdowns.
Through UK Coaching Hero, the British public can nominate coaches who implemented great coaching ideas and made considerable differences to people’s mental and physical well-being despite the adversity that faced the nation.
Nominations are now open until 09:00 on the 17 May 2021.
UK Coaching is looking for nominations of coaches who have:
connected people utilising sport and physical activity, and had a positive impact on people’s well-being
Spy: Surprise contestant on The Apprentice
10 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Mike Pero is the CEO of The Apprentice Aoteoroa.
The CEO of a luxury tourism business is also vying for a job with mortgage man Mike Pero on The Apprentice Aoteoroa.
Spy understands Kyria Warren, the boss of Luxury LAS (land, air and sea) concierge service is one of The Apprentice contestants vying to win the title.
The show, which sees wannabe entrepreneurs pitch to wealthy backers, will air on TVNZ 1 this year although no date has been set.
In 2019 Warren started Luxury LAS, a tourism business that manages local and international bookings for boat charters, helicopters, luxury mansions and lodges.