The Labour government is reviewing the previous Conservative plan to raise the minimum income requirement for British workers seeking to bring their families to the UK. The threshold, originally set at £18,600, was scheduled to increase to £38,700 by 2025 as part of the Conservatives' strategy to reduce net migration by 300,000 annually. However, the current government, in line with recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), is reassessing the […]

Why is Afro hair still subject to discrimination? “I straightened my hair as Americans were ‘just getting adjusted’ to a Black first family…”. Michelle Obama spoke at the Warner Theatre in Washington DC last year to promote her book: “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times”, with the former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. Many celebrities have reported that people with Afro hair face discrimination on multiple levels, driven […]

Why are more Black Britons applying to Oxford University? According to the facts and figures report published by Oxford University, "the number of UK-domiciled students with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage applying, receiving offers, and being admitted has increased from 2019 to 2023." The proportion of UK-domiciled students identifying as Black on their UCAS applications rose from 3.2% in 2019 to 3.6% in 2023. Oxford University recognised that, historically, […]

King Charles III will visit Luton next week Tuesday for first time as monarch. Upon arrival, His Majesty the King will be greeted at The Town Hall by Mrs Susan Lousada, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire and Councillor Sameera Saleem, Mayor of Luton. The King will have the opportunity to meet with local community leaders and voluntary organisations including representatives from The Ghana Society, Royal British Legion, the Luton Town Football […]

Bedfordshire Police teamed up with Luton Sixth Form College to inspire students from the criminology department on new approach of detectives and forensic scientists. According to Luton Sixth Form College Principal, Altar Hussain, “...the weekly sessions with specialists from Bedfordshire Police are part of Criminology course. ... Thank you to everyone involved for making this experience possible. We are really excited to develop this partnership further". Bedfordshire Police Acting Chief […]