Swinson: BBC gender pay gap should be a wake-up call
Figures published today have shown that of the 108 people at the BBC who earn more than £150,000, just 34 are women. Go to Source Author: read more
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News story: MOD launches Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
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Hainan’s tallest building under construction in Haikou
The 429-meter-high Haikou Twin Towers under construction in the Hainan Dayingshan Central Business District, Haikou, will become the tallest building in Hainan Province.
With a total area of 720,000 square meters, the architecture resembles the lotus and Buddha’s hands symbolizing the prayer and the dynamic emergence of Hainan.
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Haikou Twin Towers will become the tallest building in Hainan Province. [Photo by Cui Can/China.org.cn] |
It is more than just a landmark, as the multi-function towers will provide a sustainable way of life with a unique mix of restaurants, shops, offices, hotels and sightseeing spaces throughout the building.
Ju Kaiyong, vice manager of Haikou Twin Towers Project, said the skyscraper will provide living and working space for over 20,000 people and attract at least 3 million tourists per year. This will greatly promote the development of catering services, hotels, shopping and other related industries.
He said Haikou Twin Towers will be the future landmark of Hainan and is a key project for upgrading the global image of Dayingshan CBD and building Hainan into an international tourism island.
read moreSue Hayman MP comment on the recovery of cod stocks in the Irish Sea
“We welcome new advice from ICES on the condition of cod stocks in the Irish Sea and the news that they have returned to above the maximum sustainable yield trigger.
“With the news that North Sea cod has received Marine Stewardship Council accreditation, fishermen are to be credited for working hard with reduced catching levels over the past fifteen years to help UK fish stocks to recover.
“Going forward, the UK must work collaboratively with the fishing industry and our European neighbours to deliver the best outcomes for our fish stocks, the wider marine environment and the industry, creating the minimum of disruption to our fishermen.“
read moreOur thoughts are with families and businesses impacted by the devastating flash flooding in Cornwall – Holly Lynch
“Our thoughts are with families and businesses impacted by the devastating flash flooding in Cornwall.
“I would like to pay tribute to our emergency services for their work and for everyone providing support to those affected at the multi-agency centre in Truro.
“Labour is calling on the Government to match its words with actions: to ensure that the Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service are provided with all necessary resources and that businesses and residents receive the support they need in the aftermath.
“In the longer term, the Government must ensure that its strategy on climate change mitigation and flood defence is fit for purpose and that climate change is not brushed aside as an afterthought during the Brexit negotiations, leaving communities to pick up the pieces.”
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