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Hannah Awonuga leaves Knight Frank as estate agency abolishes DE&I position Hannah Awonuga The Knight Frank’s group head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), Hannah Awonuga, has left the business after her role was made redundant. Her role became redundant when the firm’s DE&I function was brought within the broader talent and culture team. Awonuga was appointed group head of DE&I at Knight Frank in September 2023, shortly after the new role had been created. Awonuga, who has over 17 years of experience in the banking industry, joined Knight Frank from Barclays Bank PLC, where she was global director and head…

A woman who gave life-saving first aid to a man who fell unconscious on a bus is among members of the public and police officers awarded certificates for bravery and public service.The Chief Constable’s awards ceremony last Tuesday recognised those who went above and beyond the call of duty to serve and protect the people of Kent.Sergeant Robert Barrett saved the life of a man who had suffered self-inflicted injuries at an address in Maidstone. Picture: Kent PolicePC Grant Strong and member of the public Alison Martin-Smith both gave first aid to a man after he fell unconscious on a…

Location : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 6 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Guy Gittins Foxtons has reportedly hired senior consultants to help improve working conditions at the estate agency. The company’s reputation has taken a hit of late following a number of damaging allegations. Last month, two former employees of the estate agency made fresh claims of alleged sexual harassment and racism. The latest allegations came just a few weeks after a Bloomberg investigation revealed detailed claims of groping, sexual propositions, and racist language at the company – an alleged practice that Foxtons promised to address. A MailOnline report revealed allegations relating to a two-year period from 2021 to 2023, ranging from…

The markets are betting on the Bank of England cutting interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point when it meets this week, but some economists say the Bank must go further. The Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday amid growing concerns over the hit to UK jobs and growth from Donald Trump’s global trade war. Threadneedle Street is expected to reduce its key base rate from the current level of 4.5%, with financial markets suggesting an almost 100% chance of a quarter-point reduction. However, some economists – including a former…

Location : The M1 southbound at junction J11 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:15 and 04:30 on 6 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. Source link

Monday 05 May 2025 10:00 pm  |  Updated:  Friday 02 May 2025 4:07 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Renters in England are working 125 days each year – before tax – just to pay their rent, according to new research from the Adam Smith Institute (ASI).  This means that renters only start earning money for themselves on 6 May, which the ASI has named Cost of Rent Day.  The initiative was calculated using data from sample regions across England and Wales, alongside figures from…

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The pair had been through the causeway several times but this time, they misread the tide timingsWorm’s Head in Rhossili Bay(Image: Swansea Council)People have been warned by the coastguard to be aware of local tide times while walking after a pair of walkers was left stranded at the Worm’s Head in Rhossili Bay.The Rhossili Bay Headband walk offers spectacular views going across Rhossili Bay and out to Worm’s Head before walkers are led back via the Vile. The walk involves crossing a causeway at low tide, which means people can get cut off if they do not return at the…

Kent couldn’t stop Middlesex from pulling off a dramatic run chase in a two-wicket County Championship Division 2 defeat at Lord’s.Bowled out for just 129 on the opening day, Kent looked favourites after setting a stiff target of 365 and reducing their hosts to 81-3 overnight – but Luke Hollman’s diligent knock of 103 anchored a remarkable fightback.Matt Parkinson – put Kent back in the driving seat at Lord’s before Middlesex recovered. Picture: Barry GoodwinHollman shared key partnerships with Stephen Eskinazi (41) – who retired hurt with a back spasm but returned later – and Jack Davies (59), only for…