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Photo exhibition showcases the people tackling poverty →

February 14, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

The impact of poverty in 21st Century Britain is the focus of a new exhibition which showcases those trying to help their struggling neighbours. Four people making a difference in their communities explain how they became involved. BBC NEWS

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February 14, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
photography, poverty, britain, community
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Britain’s new farm bill links subsidies to environmental projects →

January 17, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

Ministers unveiled a new version of post-Brexit agriculture legislation on Thursday that will overhaul the way billions of pounds of subsidies are doled out to UK farmers, notably by linking payments to environmental projects. FINANCIAL TIMES

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January 17, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
britain, farm bill, subsidies, environmental policy
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British do-good fund aims to provide homes for vulnerable women →

December 02, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

A new investment fund has been set up to help vulnerable women, including the homeless, ex-offenders and survivors of domestic abuse, find safe and secure homes in Britain. PLACE

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December 02, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
britain, investment fund, domestic abuse
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Britain to create £1bn fund for clean energy technology →

September 23, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

Britain will create a 1 billion pound ($1.25 billion) fund for scientists around the world to create and test new technology to help developing countries reduce carbon emissions, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will say on Monday. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION

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September 23, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
britain, clean energy, technology, carbon emissions, investment fund
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