JULY 1ST EDITION 2020 Yorkshire & Lancashire British comedy TV star Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of sexual harassment

Emerging accusations of even degrading rape jokes. endemic sexual harassment Funnyman, chef, and and a 'culture of abuse' presenter Hardeep Singh within Britain's comedy Kohli, 51, is in the accusations circuit is under the spotlight. pool along with other male Amid accusations from celebs, with women claiming several women are stories of Kohli has made advances. unwanted advances, inappropriate touching, and Continued on pages 12 & 13 Not TV star Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of sexual harassment so (Picture: Twitter) funny… 2 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition CONTACT US: Tel : 0113 322 9911 08703 608 606 The genocide Email : [email protected] Stories: [email protected] [email protected] Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Text to mobile : 07772 365 325 in Srebrenica Follow us on On 11tth July 1995, Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić and his forces seized the eastern Bosnian town of Srebrenica, which had been declared a Asian Express is available as a FREE WEEKLY UN “safe zone” in 1993. Over the following week, pick-up from selected supermarkets, retail outlets, community centres, boutiques, 8,372 Bosnian Muslim men and boys would be restaurants and many other distribution outlets across the Yorkshire region. murdered simply because they were Muslim. So pick-up your FREE copy Mladić’s forces systematically separated men and of Asian Express TODAY! boys (as young as 12 years old) from the women

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world.” Items in the exhibition include poetry, paintings, stories and a teddy bear which helped give a child experiencing trauma a small shard of normality during the war. The exhibition also includes paintings by internationally renowned artists Robert McNeil with lives ahead of them, with hopes rewarding.” and Iain Campbell who have and dreams and were not just She added: “We had submissions worked closely with Remembering numbers and statistics of people from across the world including the Srebrenica for several years. killed.” United States, Bosnia and The vast array and variety of She added: “This is the first time Herzegovina, the UK, Austria and personal stories will help ensure the a virtual exhibition has been done even the United Arab Emirates and tragedies in Srebrenica, Sarajevo, with genocide survivors but it has there were so many we could not Mostar, Prijedor, Foca, Visegrad and been a healing process through art. include them all. elsewhere in Bosnia will never be “The most difficult part has been “However, the beauty of this forgotten. reading really traumatic experiences being a virtual is we can add more The Srebrenica Virtual and coming to terms with the horror items and stories as the years go by, Exhibition was unveiled online which happened in our lifetime, it will be a permanent exhibition at 2pm on Monday, 6th July at however, allowing survivors the which will also act as a learning www.srebrenica.org.uk/srebrenica platform to share has been very resource for people across the exhibition. 4 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition

A highlighted map, produced by Public Health England (PHE), shows for the number of cases per 100,000 population, Bradford, Rochdale, Barnsley are added hotspots for Bradford & Rochdale Covid-19 cases. Sources say they are “working collaboratively”, focusing on the dozens of areas in England where coronavirus cases are rising. According to national news outlets, further local lockdowns like Leicester are “just days on Covid-19 “back in away” following the drawing up of a list of “at- risk” twins and cities. As a result, local lockdowns like the one in Leicester could be implemented in “just days”. It is believed that the City of Bradford, lockdown” watchlist Wakefield, Rochdale and boroughs in London, including Brent and Harrow, could be the next to lockdown after sources confirmed there were an increased number of COVID-19 cases over the last week. A new snapshot for the week ending 28th June is due to be published on Thursday 2nd July, as part of Public Health England’s weekly coronavirus surveillance report. There are concerns that local lockdowns may be brought on because of high numbers of Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people in those communities. The latest PHE snapshot shows four areas in the top category of 45 or more cases per 100,000 population – Barnsley – Leicester – Bradford – Rochdale

There are six areas in the next category (30 to 44.9 cases per 100,000 population) – Bedford – Oldham – Blackburn – Rotherham with Darwen – Tameside – Kirklees

BAME people have been disproportionately hit during the pandemic. Some of the factors include multi-generational and overcrowded housing and the fact that many key workers are from the BAME community. Leicester, Brent and Harrow all have high numbers of overcrowded homes, predominantly of people from a south Asian heritage. Outside of London, Leicester has some of the highest rates of overcrowded housing in the country. There are also a high number of ethnic minority key workers in the city. It is estimated around a quarter of the BAME population has been working throughout this pandemic in jobs such as taxi and bus drivers, security guards and in the healthcare sector. Now questions are being raised over why the recommendations from the Public Health England review looking into disparities within ethnicity from COVID-19, which was given to the government at the end of May, have not been implemented. A Public Health England spokesperson said: “PHE publishes daily cases of COVID-19 broken down by local authority which includes people tested as part of pillar 1. “This is used as one of a number of indicators to help us and partner organisations to identify trends in local areas and to take action accordingly. “To use these data in isolation to predict which areas will see significant increases in cases is not appropriate as they do not provide a complete picture of what is happening locally.” July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 5

6 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition A stiff fine Doc having affair admits prescription fraud for free Viagra

A court heard how a married fertility where his wife Dr Amanda O’Leary works. consultant wrote fake prescriptions to get Tejura admitted one charge of fraud by seat cinema. It provides a hub packs of free Viagra to boost his dishonestly making a false representation, where students from across the performance in bed while having an affair. and two of theft from his own clinic Sheffield Students’ Union world can come together to try Consultant gynaecologist Dr Harsit between January 2017 and June 2019. new activities, access advice Tejura, 51, used false names and addresses Tejura, of Old St Mellons, Cardiff, was and support, make friends and to pick up 30 free packs of the NHS pills handed a £1,000 fine plus a community named best in UK for try something new. during his extra- order with a rehab During the Covid-19 marital affair. requirement. He was lockdown, the Students’ Union The married father also given a has adapted quickly, with of three could have community order with fourth year running student societies hosting bought Viagra legally The married father of a 25-day rehabilitation activities online ranging from over the counter but three could have bought requirement. The University of Sheffield’s coronavirus crisis, where meditation classes and baking “not in the same Judge Richard Students’ Union has been winners were announced via tutorials to dance groups and Viagra legally over the awarded the Whatuni Student video throughout the day. The club nights and the Students’ volume”. Instead he Williams said he had University of Sheffield was also Choice Award for Best Union recently organised an used false names to counter but “not in the “changed his mind” Students’ Union, rooting the nominated for the 2020 Whatuni write prescriptions, about sending the Student Choice awards for online music festival to bring same volume”. Instead organisation firmly at the top everyone together even more which are free in consultant to prison spot for the fourth University of the Year, Facilities Wales. he used false names to because he had not consecutive year. and Societies and Sports. during this time. Flags were raised gained commercially The Whatuni award winners The Students’ Union, located Earlier this year the University when a manager write prescriptions, from his crimes. are determined by over 41,000 at the heart of the University of Sheffield’s Students’ Union became suspicious of which are free in Wales. “The harm is student reviews from across the campus, is at the centre of the was ranked number one in the his frequent visits to minimal – but you UK, with the University of student experience. As well as UK for 2020 by Student Hut. The the same pharmacy have damaged the Sheffield’s Students’ Union being home to over 350 student- awards continue the legacy of store, and confronted him. high degree of trust placed in doctors,” he commended for its provision of a led societies, the University of ten years at the top; from 2008 Police raided his office where they told Tejura. cinema, shops, study areas, a Sheffield’s Students’ Union to 2018 the Students’ Union was discovered he was stealing controlled drugs Tejura has quit the clinic and the General wide range of food outlets and offers shops, venues for live voted number one by the Times from his clinic, the Centre for Reproduction Medical Council is to rule on his future as a excellent student activities. entertainment and club nights, Higher Education Student This year’s Whatuni ceremony places to eat, drink, study and Experience Survey before the and Gynaecology Wales at Llantrisant, doctor. took place on Twitter due to the socialise, a nursery and a 400- survey closed in 2018. July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 7 A stiff fine 8 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition Re-Appeal: Concerns over missing Bradford man Ismail Ali Police are becoming of slim build with short him and are calling on increasingly concerned for black hair. He has links to anyone with information the welfare of missing the Dewsbury and Batley about his current location Bradford man Ismail Ali. areas, as well as Blackburn. to get in touch. The 46 year old and was There are concerns for Anyone with information last seen in Gulams in his welfare, particularly which may assist is asked to Cumberland Road on the given the period of time contact police on 101 or via afternoon of Friday, 29th that has now passed. the West Yorkshire Police May. Officers are continuing website, quoting log He is described as being their enquiries to locate reference 1498 of 1st June.

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How a Produced in partnership with UK Government The Bream brothers in Wales closed the doors of their family business Welsh hotel during lockdown. (Picture Credit: is surviving Mark Waugh) Covid-19

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Police reveal 4,200 slavery victims - with one gang making £2million

West Midlands Police fear there are up to 4,200 victims of modern slavery in the region - and an astonishing 100,000 across the UK. The force has been pioneering efforts to tackle the often unreported crime and has arrested 58 suspected people traffickers since last January. Previous slavery estimates had placed the total UK slavery figure at between 10,000 and 13,000. Now a new report has revealed the staggering scale of the problem across the West Midlands through an innovative data analysis system. Across the UK the figure has now been estimated at an astonishing 100,000. The grim statistics have been released by anti-slavery charity Justice for Care and The Centre for Social Justice. The report, called It Still Happens Here, reveals that in the last three years the UK has been the top country of origin for suspected slavery victims. But by using a pioneering new data analysis project led by West Midlands called National Data Analytic Solutions (NDAS) – the UK figure has now been put at closer to 100,000. Justice for Care’s Chief Executive Officer Christian Guy said: “West Midlands Police’s innovation means that, for the first time, we have a much more accurate indication of the true extent of modern slavery in the UK. Coronavirus: Over 50 “Their work should be recognised and built on; it’s key to ensuring our country’s response is proportionate and serious. We can also now take giant strides forward in our national assessment.” countries exempt from NDAS uses data analytical tools to help build better intelligence and insight from police data. The system was able to identify cases COVID-19 travel quarantine where slavery was likely to be involved and then pinpoint everyone likely to have been The full list of countries to be require arrivals from the UK to "follow the laws and guidance red, which will result in any linked. exempted from the need for self-isolate. which applies there". passengers returning from them Based on data, the system identified 4,197 passengers to self-isolate for 14 However the government's A row has broken out between still needing to isolate for a potential victims of modern slavery in the West Midlands. And when extrapolated to the days does not include travellers announcement did not guarantee Downing Street and Holyrood fortnight. whole of the UK returns a figure of 99,469. arriving from the US or from reciprocal arrangements with over air bridges, with Mr Shapps Rules implemented from 8th But it is thought many more victims remain Greece. foreign countries. previously saying the Scottish June have meant all passengers - hidden and unaccounted. Transport secretary Grant Spain, Italy and Germany government was delaying an with a handful of exemptions - From April 2019 to March 2020 almost Shapps confirmed that people currently allow entry to most announcement on the issue. have been required to go into self- 1,000 potential slavery victims in Birmingham returning to England after trips to Britons without having to undergo This was dismissed by the isolation for 14 days at a declared and the West Midlands were identified by Spain, France, Italy and Germany quarantine. However, France has a Holyrood administration as address when they arrive in the police will no longer have to self-isolate 14-day quarantine for most people "completely unfounded". UK. The regional figure mounted to eight per from 10th July. entering the country from the UK. And in the wake of the Those who fail to comply can be cent of the national total and represented a 45 The new policy also applies to per cent increase on the previous 12 months. tourists visiting England from the And from January 2019 to 30 June this year exempted countries. the West Midlands force has arrested 58 "It is really important that we suspected traffickers under the Modern have done this in a very careful Slavery Act. and cautious way," Mr Shapps The DfT said the list of exempted countries Last year the force brought the Polish said. slavery gang to justice after the biggest ever "The most important thing is to modern slavery investigation in the UK. will be “kept under constant review, so that Husband and wife Ignacy Brzezinski and maintain the gains that we have Justyna Parczewska led the ruthless crime had." family who made more than £2m trafficking The Foreign Office has also if the health risks increase self-isolation victims from Poland to West Bromwich. updating its advice that warns Hundreds of vulnerable people, including against "all but essential" measures can be reintroduced to help stop the homeless, alcoholics and drug addicts, international travel, with certain were lured from their Polish homeland to the destinations that no longer pose an UK with the promise of well-paid jobs and "unacceptably high risk of the spread of the disease into England”. better lives. COVID-19" from Saturday 4th Yet once they arrived in the region they July. The DfT said the list of announcement on air bridges, a fined £1,000 in England, with were forced to open bank accounts by the The existing quarantine exempted countries will be "kept Scottish government spokesperson police allowed to use "reasonable criminals who then put them to work in farms measures have attracted under constant review, so that if has said: "We would still like to force" to make sure they follow and recycling centres and stole most of their widespread derision since their the health risks increase self- reach a four nations approach if the rules. wages, with many picking up just £20 per introduction, with critics isolation measures can be possible but that is difficult when The Airlines UK trade week. suggesting they were brought in reintroduced to help stop the the UK government change association welcomed news that The court was told the family home in too late and applied to some spread of the disease into proposals and give us last minute the quarantine measures would be Beechwood Road became the centre of the countries where coronavirus was England". sight of them." lifted for certain countries. modern slavery operation. Investigations showed the Brzezinskis were not as rife as in the UK. Boris Johnson's father criticised The government plans to It said: "There's no doubt on benefits yet sent cash amounts back to Under new plans, all passengers, for flying to Greece during introduce a traffic light system that quarantine has had a devastating Poland via Western Union. except those on a small list of COVID-19 pandemic would classify countries as safe or impact on our industry and whilst The lavish lifestyles they led was underlined exemptions, will still be required to It added that the devolved otherwise, depending on the it's welcome the government has after a luxury Bentley car was found at the provide contact information on administrations in Scotland, Wales prevalence of coronavirus. removed its blanket ban we would address, linked to Ignacy Brzezinski. arrival in the UK. and Northern Ireland will "set out Countries will either be graded encourage rigour and science is The Modern Slavery Helpline is at The Department for Transport their own approach to green, meaning they are safer than applied in all future decisions www.modernslaveryhelpline.org or call 08000 (DfT) said it expects a number of exemptions" and urged passengers the UK; amber, meaning they are surrounding our businesses." 121700. the exempted countries will not returning to those countries to less safe than green countries; or July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 11 12 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition Not so

fThe presenter was susupended from The One nny… Show for six months over allegations of inappropriate conduct towards a female researcher - his contract was never renewed by the BBC British comedy TV star Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of sexual harassment Cover story continued

He has been accused of offering to boost their careers while simultaneously suggesting sex. Meanwhile, some male performers have publicly confessed to past misconduct towards women in recent weeks. Campaigners claim the problem is widespread and, in a moment of reckoning, have vowed to weed out sexual harassment in every corner of the UK comedy scene. Kohli has been named by several women, according to the Times, including fellow comedian Lulu Popplewell, Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp, burlesque artist Ivy Paige and singer Sophie Armstrong. Popplewell, 29, said former Celebrity Big July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 13

Brother contestant Kohli told her he women who had dealings with Hardeep, could propel her career, while the pattern in his behaviour became simultaneously suggesting they spend the clear; late night messages, the offer of night together. career progression, sexually suggestive Meanwhile, leading female Activist and actress Nicola Thorp says interactions that were vehemently denied comedian Shappi Khorsandi has painted a grim picture of the Kohli had approached her to make a once challenged," writes Thorpe in the UK comedy circuit, detailing documentary in Pakistan about women's Metro. degrading comments made to rights, and being a passionate women's "I'm loath to call it bravery when her by male counterparts. rights activist, jumped at the opportunity. women speak out about harassment. It is She claimed to have had her' But things took a creepy turn when his a brave act, but it shouldn't have to be. arse grabbed' backstage, called midnight texts and calls ensued, and he Women who don't come forward are not a 'stripper' and once even left began suggesting clothes and high heels cowardly through default," she adds. horrified after arriving at her that he thought would make her 'look "If bravery is required to call out manager's funeral where one good.' sexual predators, then we are failing as a person said: 'Shappi's here. You get the duct tape, I'll open the Assuming he was imparting society to provide victims with the boot.' professional advice, she naively took it all support necessary to do so. We must In her comments to the as 'make-over guidance' to further her believe them. We must be active allies Beyond the Joke website, she chances with her career, despite all the and approach the issue with sensitivity made clear even stars of the red flags going off. and care. industry were guilty of sexual Thorp says that when she turned down "#MeToo is a movement, not a harassment. Hardeep's sexual advances, the moment. Nor is it simply a memory. The Live Comedy Association 'documentary' in Pakistan strangely Sexism and sexual harassment continue (LCA) has acknowledged a 'culture of abuse, misconduct ceased to exist. She doubts if it ever did. to permeate every corner of society, and and harassment' within British "When I read testimony from other we must take an active stance against it." comedy. It has assembled a task force to draw up a code of conduct to help stamp out the 'systemic misconduct' blighting the UK's Who is comedy scene. It said the misconduct was endemic 'from open mic nights to professional Hardeep Singh Kohli? comedy venues and festivals'. Hardeep Singh Kohli was born 21st The presenter was suspended from The January 1969 in London but moved to One Show for six months in 2009 over Glasgow, Scotland with his family when allegations of inappropriate conduct he was four. towards a female researcher - his contract In 2004, he starred in Channel 4's 'Meet was never renewed by the BBC. After being the Magoons', and he reached the final of axed by the BBC he returned to TV for Celebrity MasterChef in 2006, which soon Celebrity Big Brother in 2018. led to presenting New British Kitchen with At the time Kohli denied he had been John Torode. accused of sexual harassment but conceded Other TV appearances include a celebrity he had "overstepped the mark". edition of The Apprentice, The Wright Stuff, Kohli has two children with ex-wife and he also hosted CBBC game show Get Sharmilla Kohli, whom he divorced the same 100. year he was suspended by the BBC. 14 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition VeteransProduced in topartnership with the UK Government rescue

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• Researchers globally • Analysis of the virus’s • Data suggests that tracking the spread of genome sequence found the new strain was Covid-19 discover viruses a mutation called ‘D614G’ associated with with a new variant have made the virus more higher viral loads in now overtaken the infectious than the the upper respiratory original strain original strain tract of patients

Researchers have shown that a Dr Bette Korber, from the Los variation in the viral genome of Alamos National Laboratory in New Covid-19 improved its ability to infect New, more infectious Mexico, was the lead author of the human cells and helped it become the study. She said: “It is possible to track dominant strain circulating around SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) evolution the world today. globally because researchers The study, published in the journal worldwide are rapidly making their ‘Cell’ on 2nd July, shows the variation strain of Covid-19 viral sequence data available through is more infectious in cell cultures the GISAID viral sequence database. under laboratory conditions. Currently tens of thousands of The variant, named ‘D614G’, sequences are available through this makes a small but effective change in now dominates project, and this enabled us to the ‘spike’ glycoprotein that identify the emergence of a variant protrudes from the surface of the that has rapidly become the globally virus, which it uses to enter and infect human cells. global cases of virus dominant form.” The D614G variant of Covid-19 New supporting experiments, more quickly took over as the dominant Genomics UK research group to He said: “We have been sequencing laboratory conditions. extensive sequencing and clinical strain soon after it first appeared, analyse genome samples published SARS-CoV-2 strains in Sheffield “Data provided by our team in data, and improved statistical models with geographic samples showing a on GISAID, an international since early in the pandemic and this Sheffield suggested that the new have also been published, however significant shift in viral population resource for sharing genome allowed us to partner with our strain was associated with higher viral the researchers are keen to stress that from the original, to the new strain of sequences among researchers collaborators to show this mutation loads in the upper respiratory tract of further laboratory analysis in live the virus. worldwide. had become dominant in circulating patients with Covid-19, meaning the cells needs to be done to determine Researchers from the Los Alamos Dr Thushan de Silva, Senior strains. virus’s ability to infect people could the full implications of the mutation. National Laboratory in New Mexico Clinical Lecturer in Infectious “The full peer-reviewed study be increased. The researchers will continue to and Duke University in North Diseases at the University of published confirms this, and also that “Fortunately at this stage, it does monitor other mutations in the virus Carolina, partnered with the Sheffield, led analysis of data from the new D614G genome mutation not seem that viruses with D614G to help fight Covid-19 at a global University of Sheffield’s Covid-19 Sheffield. variant is also more infectious under cause more severe disease.” level. July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 19 20 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition

Nusrit Mehtab quit the Metropolitan Police this year after complaining of a ‘toxic workplace’ Former top Met officer sues force for £500k over ‘racist and sexist abuse’ Scotland Yard's former top female Asian practising Muslim, claims she was forced to officer is suing the force in a £500,000 claim over patrol alone because of her race and was alleged racist and sexist abuse. ignored by white male colleagues who refused Nusrit Mehtab quit the Metropolitan Police to talk to or sit next to her. this year after complaining of a "toxic For religious reasons she says she refused to workplace" in which colleagues and bosses, wear a uniform skirt and was forced to wear including Commissioner Cressida Dick, trousers made for a male officer. allegedly only paid “lip service” to diversity. When she was promoted to inspector, she In documents supplied to an employment claims she overheard a colleague saying: "You'll tribunal, she alleges that she was told to keep never believe it. The Doris has passed. How the quiet when a swastika was drawn on the wall of hell did that happen? How did you let it a police station in an area only accessible to happen?" staff. She also claims her bosses tried to hush up She also claims that senior white female the graffiti and later blamed it on builders. officers "huddled together like Mean Girls" - Ms Mehtab is suing for constructive dismissal, giving black, Asian and minority ethnic race, sex and religious discrimination, (BAME) colleagues the cold shoulder like a harassment and victimisation. clique in the hit film starring Lindsay Lohan. She says her promotion was slow, held up by She said: "Most resented and disliked me. It opposition she had to overcome, though she was apparent that many white officers found it rose through the ranks to become a very difficult to take orders from me as a superintendent and the most senior female woman of colour who was also a Muslim. ethnic minority officer. "Being racist and sexist, they found it too She worked in undercover operations and humiliating. Fortunately, an order is an order counter-terrorism and was a poster girl for the and no one threw it back in my face and risked force, once starring in a TV show entitled being disciplined for insubordination, but they ‘Mehtab Of The Met’. made my job as difficult as they could behind She says she quit the force in January after 32 my back." years because of institutional racism and sexism In 2018, she was posted as a superintendent that was preventing further promotion. to Haringey and Enfield. There, she said, a team In tribunal papers, she says she is claiming photo of an Asian superintendent colleague was £500,000 compensation for lost earnings and repeatedly defaced with drawings of penises. pension and injury to her feelings. She said that senior ethnic minority officers She began her career in Tower Hamlets in had to march 10 metres (33ft) behind east London and recalled that an initiation Commissioner Cressida Dick and white ceremony for new female recruits was to have colleagues at a parade to celebrate women's their breasts and bottoms stamped with the role in policing last year. She said: "It is how we office stamp. are made to feel unvalued. It was humiliating." "In my case, the white male officers did not Resignation know how to initiate me," she said. Ms Mehtab said she resigned in September "They put their minds to it and set a trap. 2019, but was persuaded to stay before finally Hence, in my case they left a vibrator in my quitting in January. locker and congregated to watch me open my She said: "Reaching the rank of locker, thrilled with their ingenuity and superintendent is my biggest achievement. I also sniggering. That was the openly misogynistic believe that were it not for the institutional culture in the police then." racism at the force, I would have achieved more Singled out senior rank. I believe that the Metropolitan Ms Mehtab, who is of Pakistani origin and a Police Service only pays lip service to the July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 21 Muslim Met officer Nusrit Mehtab claims the ‘Metropolitan Police dSiveresityr anvd iincclusieon a goendna." lyIt wpoulad bye isnap plrioppriat es to ervice to the diversity and inclusion agenda’ She accused Commissioner comment further ahead of the Met Commissioner Cressida Cressida Dick of failing to employment tribunal hearing. Dick is accused of failing to tackle racism, claiming she "While we will not discuss tackle racism in the force "protects the racist working details of an ongoing claim, it environment by supporting should be highlighted that the racist officers". Met has, in recent years, made a Ms Mehtab's solicitor number of major changes to the Lawrence Davies, of law firm way complaints about Equal Justice, said: "In the discrimination and victimisation context of the George Floyd in the workplace are tragedy, it is essential we move investigated, making our away from the Met Police's processes more fit for purpose. present institutional denial of “New procedures to make racism. investigating and resolving "Racist officers must be complaints from officers and dismissed, not promoted. Anti- staff about discrimination, corruption must understand bullying, or victimisation more that the reputation of the force effectively have been is best served not by covering implemented. Additional up racism but tackling it. The resources, expertise, and vast majority of Met officers are training have also been not racist, so it is a tragedy that introduced along with support management and HR defend mechanisms for those involved the few." in any ongoing process. Statement “As an organisation, the Met It’s estimated that three champions fairness and equality, quarters of the Met’s senior and there is no place for ethnic minority cops are discrimination or victimisation involved in force legal wrangles, of any kind in the organisation. leading to claims of racism. We actively encourage our Just two of eight top BAME officers and staff to challenge (black, Asian, ethnic minority) such behaviour if it is displayed officers are not tangled up in and report it through the either disciplinary proceedings appropriate channels. or civil litigation. “We want everyone who On the matter of MS works for the Met to have full Mehtab’s case, the Metropolitan confidence in how internal Police said: "We are aware a grievance complaints are police officer has brought a managed, and the organisation's claim against the MPS alleging commitment to ensuring the race, sex and religion/belief core values of fairness and discrimination and harassment. equality are upheld.”

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nity collecting food parcels. Members of the Leeds Swahili Commu Hamara Centre becomes cultural food hub The COVID-19 outbreak has seen an across the city and allow more and unprecedented level of demand for more people to access culturally food support, with many families across appropriate foods. From major the UK struggling to access basic food organisations like Touchstone and supplies. MENCAP to local food banks and Despite being forced to close and community centres, we are now acting suspend its normal activities, the as one of the city’s main cultural food Hamara Healthy Living Centre – the hubs. We are continually receiving largest BAME-oriented charity requests to support vulnerable organisation in Leeds – has transformed individuals and families whose specific “We are astonished at how fast itself into an emergency food hub and dietary needs are not being met with is working closely with Leeds City ordinary food parcels, and we feel Council to provide emergency food proud that we have been able to rise to parcels to those in needs. this challenge and provide this essential Over the course of this, however, we support. this has grown in such a short have recognised the need to provide We believe it is crucial to recognise specialised cultural food parcels and respond to the unique needs of containing items which are often not every community, and the response we found in ordinary food parcels – such as have received so far has driven us to time and we hope to continue ghee, lentils, ginger, and chapatti flour. expand our range of cultural food items These parcels have proven immensely to include those from the African and popular and have been well received in Caribbean communities. In this way, we the South Asian community and are now – through our co-operative beyond, meeting the dietary needs of work with other organisations – providing essential cultural food the community and bringing a enabling more and more individuals comforting taste of home to recently from Leeds’ diverse ethnic communities arrived refugees and asylum seekers. to access culturally appropriate food. Based in South Leeds, Hamara Operations Manager at Hamara, said: parcels long into the future.” worked initially with the local “We are astonished at how fast this has community, but our work with grown in such a short time and we hope organisations and charities across Leeds to continue providing essential cultural have enabled our service to expand food parcels long into the future.” July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 23 24 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition “We begged for it to be shut down” say staff at food factory with 237 coronavirus cases

Food factory workers say the site An anonymous worker from need to be tested. “We are extremely puzzled by this for testing. they worked at has seen 237 cases of Poland claimed it would be Rowan Foods has said the site will as we provided the Public Health “As we would expect with any coronavirus, and claim they had ‘impossible’ for health bosses to track not be closing following a two-day Wales testing unit with a list of nearly focused track and trace process, we begged bosses to shut it down. down the remaining workers, and that health and safety inspection, but the 300 colleagues who were not on site will identify additional asymptomatic Rowan Foods in Wales processes most of the plant’s 1,000 workers are plant has been contacted for further and would not be for some time, for cases. Finding these cases does not food for supermarkets across the UK recruited from Eastern European comment over the workers’ claims. reasons such as shielding, maternity mean that the rate of infection in the including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and nations on minimum wage, and often A spokesperson said everyone on leave, long term sick and isolation.” Wrexham area is increasing as a Asda, employs more than 1,000 quit within the first few months. site was tested last week: “We are One woman from Poland working whole. people on the Wrexham Industrial at the Welsh factory who also wished “There is no evidence that Rowan Estate. to remain anonymous, said that she Foods is the source of the outbreak. Now staff have come forward to knew ‘dozens of friends and “The multi-agency team managing the media to claim they had asked for It would be ‘impossible’ for health bosses to track colleagues who have had it and I the factory to close down amid fears guess it’s only a matter of time before the outbreak with Public Health they would catch Covid-19. down the remaining workers, and that most of the I get it too.’ Wales will continue to review the This news comes weeks after plant’s 1,000 workers are recruited from Eastern The woman added that while the situation and work with the employer, workers at the factory walked out in majority of staff wear gloves while their workforce and wider protest over an alleged lack of PPE European nations on minimum wage, and often working in the plant, few chose to community to bring this outbreak to a from the virus. quit within the first few months. wear masks. swift conclusion.” Public health bosses are stuggling In a statement Public Health Wales Public Health Wales confirmed it to trace workers for testing from said: “We are working with Betsi has have so far managed to trace Rowan Foods in Wrexham, north So far, there have been 237 positive aware that Public Health Wales has Cadwaladr University Health Board around 200 workers and found they Wales, which has become a local cases of Covid-19 from the factory, previously said that it is trying to to urgently contact just over 300 were either shielding or not working hotspot for the virus. but around 100 more workers still trace 300 missing employees. workers that have not yet presented during the outbreak.

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From their Yorkshire when unnecessary social “We also trained them on homeland, bosses of Adams interaction was discouraged, how they could safely carry Cash & Carry chain played a food delivery outlets played a outdoor-step deliveries, in- key role in educating and pivotal role. store collections as well as Cash & assisting the hospitality “Across all our nine stores, encouraging them to sector hardest hit during the we were being approached by implement contactless pandemic lockdown in takeaway owners who were payment systems.” March. following guidelines and Alongside ensuring their Adams were approached by needed support” customers had the UK Carry bosses dozens of restaurant and “We immediately Government’s updated takeaway owners who faced implemented a policy across information on how to trade lockdown and adapted to new the whole group and placed a safely, Adams also kept the health and safety guidelines. dedicated ‘Covid-19 Response positivity growing by teaming They found themselves in Team’ to advise our up with national food supplier educate small the unique position of customers. Aviko to promote a #FoodHero supporting businesses and “This included helping campaign throughout training them on how they can them adapt their practices to lockdown. Visit continue to operate safely. reassure customers of hygiene www.aviko.co.uk/news/every Sajad Hussain of Adams Fast standards and reiterate social day-food-heroes for more businesses Food Supplies said: “At a time distancing measures. information. 28 Business www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition

it is located in that constituency. Row over Education Minister Gilian Keegan told her: Guarantees and "The Department for Education is working closely with the prestigious Department for Transport and High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd Indemnities to encourage more learners to take up opportunities to uarantees and indemnities are is compensated is known as the inner-city gain key skills needed both a form of what the law terms indemnified. One of the most common across the transport and G as suretyship. A surety is a person examples of an indemnity is a contract infrastructure sectors. who is liable for the payment of of insurance where the insurance "As a National College, it another person’s debt or the company promises to pay for the Birmingham is expected that students performance of another person’s damages suffered by the policyholder in will not just be located in obligation in the event of the failure by return for the payment of insurance the local constituency but that person to comply with his premiums by the policyholder. will have a different travel obligations. Guarantees and Indemnities are often college with to learn pattern given their A guarantee is a contractual promise confused and used interchangeably. specialist national higher by a guarantor to ensure that a third Below are the key differences between level skills offer." party fulfils his obligation and/or that guarantees and indemnities and their NCATI opened to the guarantor will pay an amount owed importance as the distinctions can be only three students in 2017, and by the third party if the third party fails relevant regarding enforceability: teaches the technical skills to do so. • In a contract of guarantee, one party required to build, operate An indemnity is a contractual promise makes a promise to the other party that and manage HS2 and other whereby one party promises to another he will perform the obligation or pay the students from rail projects. party that he will liability, in the case of default by a third However the compensate the loss or party. government-backed damages occurred to • In a contract of indemnity, one party college has struggled since him by the conduct makes a promise to the other that he the local area its launch, and last year of another person. will compensate for any loss incurred to received close to a £5 In a contract of the other party because of the act of the A Birmingham college speak to at least 60 of them million bailout deal in indemnity there promisor or any other person. set up to teach the before you find someone order to keep the doors are two parties, • In an indemnity there are two engineers who will build who lives within open. one who parties involved, the indemnifier and the HS2 high speed rail Ladywood, my In November NCATI had promises to the indemnified but in a contract of line has been accused of Birmingham constituency its first Ofsted inspection, indemnify the guarantee, there are three parties - failing to recruit students where the college is though publication was other party, the debtor, creditor and surety. from the local Ladywood located." delayed until February due indemnifier, • The liability of the indemnifier in the community. Ms Mahmood added: to a legal challenge by the while the other contract of indemnity is primary The National College for "There is a generation out college. one whose loss whereas in a guarantee the liability of Advanced Transport and there faced with an The report said the the surety is secondary because the Infrastructure (NCATI), uncertain economic future, college had only 187 primary liability is that of the previously known as the seeking the right students when it was debtor. National College for High opportunity to learn a inspected. It also found • Unlike an indemnity, Speed Rail, said it had trade and enter a new that students were not a guarantee must be in struggled to recruit industry. They will need protected from writing or signed by the students because of first-class training and harassment. It said: guarantor in order for it uncertainty over the future development by a quality "Managers and staff do not to be effective. of the HS2 high speed rail further education provider. act quickly enough to Guarantee line. "Given the correct protect apprentices from documents can But local MP Shabana support, the National harassment... do not include both a Mahmood discovered that College of Advanced ensure that apprentices guarantee and an only three students come Technology and receive the help, protection indemnity so that from the constituency; and Infrastructure can provide and support that they the beneficiary can says a failure to recruit that opportunity. It’s time need". have the benefit of local people helps explain to get it back on the right A separate report by the both and they are why an Ofsted inspection track." Further Education often executed as found the college has only She has raised the issue Commissioner called for deeds to 187 students in total, in a written Parliamentary changes to the way the overcome any including 167 apprentices, question, asking why there college is run. It said the argument despite having capacity for are only three students college was receiving about 600. from Birmingham "ongoing emergency whether good She said: "Put those 187 Ladywood constituency funding" from the consideration students into a classroom enrolled at the National Department of Education, has been and you’ll see two empty College for Advanced and would "run out of given. seats for every one that’s Transport and cash" were it not for these If you require filled. You would have to Infrastructure even though funds. advice on enforcing or complying with a guarantee or an indemnity or if you require the preparation of a guarantee or an indemnity then Blacks ADVERTISE YOUR Solicitors can assist. 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Parents are faced with 1,750 difficult decisions in their baby’s first year, according to new research. Between planning childcare, learning about formula ingredients and decorating the nursery, these decisions add up fast — a survey of 2,000 parents with an infant found respondents are faced with about 34 tough decisions per week. Choosing a name for their baby was found to be the most difficult decision new parents face (37%), followed by deciding whether to breastfeed or to use formula (34%). Continued on page 32 32 Life & Style www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition Parents are faced with THIS many challenges during their baby's first year

Continued from page 31 The OnePoll, the survey found the decisions don’t end if parents decide to use formula — choosing which formula to give their little one (29%) was another of the hardest decisions parents face in the first year. Over half (52%) of parents surveyed use formula — whether exclusively or as a supplement for breastmilk — and it turns out, three really is the magic number. That’s because respondents report trying three different formulas for their baby before finding one that worked, and the average parent put in about four hours of research before choosing a formula. It’s not surprising to see new parents dedicating so much time to their decision: Two-thirds (66%) admit to being overwhelmed by the number of options for baby formula and they were most likely to have felt overwhelmed because of the number of unknown ingredients (61%). When choosing a formula for their infant, the ingredients were found to be the most important factor (53%) followed by the inclusion of DHA (47%) — which stands for docosahexaenoic July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Life & Style 33 WHAT NEW PARENTS LOOK FOR IN THEIR FORMULA Ingredients 53% Inclusion of DHA as an ingredient 47% Brand name 37% My baby's diet preferences/allergies 37% Easing specific feeding issues 34%

acid. mental and visual growth through impression that all formula brands “DHA is a type of Omega-3 fat the early infant stages to later in have a globally-recommended MOST DIFFICULT DECISIONS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF PARENTING found in breastmilk that is life. Optimal nutrition including amount of DHA - but that’s not important for the growth and DHA in an amount global experts true. Choosing a name 37% development of an infant’s brain,” recommend† and found in When choosing a formula, said Dr. Christina Valentine, M.D., breastmilk on an average parents are most concerned about Breastfeeding versus using formula 34% a neonatologist, pediatrician, worldwide¹, is important for every finding one to support their Figuring out childcare 30% physician-scientist and registered infant’s neurodevelopment,” infant’s immune system (41%). dietitian who specialises in added Dr. Valentine. That’s followed by brain-building Which formula to use 29% maternal and infant nutrition to Considering the benefits of (40%), easy-to-digest nutrition Where the baby sleeps 27% improve health outcomes. DHA, it’s therefore not surprising (34%) and eye development Additionally, she co-leads The that many new parents do place (25%). Decorating the nursery 21% Global Human Milk Research an importance on it — 63% would “There is no right or wrong Platform, is an active choose one formula over other answer when it comes to feeding How to sleep train 20% neonatologist and an Associate leading brands if they learned it your baby, and I encourage Whether to post pictures on social media 19% Visiting Professor at the had a global expert-recommended parents to do what works best for University of Cincinnati (UC). amount of DHA. them, among the many decisions Finding the right paediatrician 19% “After birth, a baby’s brain Interestingly, 43% of parents they have to make,” said Dr. Whether to parent as their parents did 19% grows rapidly supporting healthy surveyed were under the Valentine. 34 Life & Style www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Entertainment 35

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THE LATEST ENTERTAINMENT AND CELEBRITY NEWS FROM BOLLYWOOD & HOLLYWOOD “My father was defeated Irrfan Khan's son Babil Khan points out how little respect at the box Bollywood has in world cinema Late actor Irrfan Khan's son Babil recently penned a heartfelt note, in which he slams Bollywood's ruthless sexism and same-old office by conventional representations of patriarchy. Babil spoke about how his father was defeated for almost all of his life at the box office, by hunks with six pack abs, despite his efforts to 'elevate the art of acting in the adverse conditions' prevailing in Bollywood. hunks with Being a student of cinema, Babil also pointed out that Bollywood has little respect in world cinema. six pack abs” Continued on page 36 36 Entertainment www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek have been admitted to hospital in Mumbai with coronavirus. The 77-year-old actor, understood to be in an isolation unit, Tweeted: "Family and staff undergone tests, results awaited." Nanavati Hospital health officials have confirmed that both father and son are in a stable condition. His son Abhishek confirmed that his wife, Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and their eight-year-old daughter have also tested positive but are asymptomatic. Abhishek said both he and his father have "mild symptoms", and called on their millions of fans not to panic. Mr Bachchan's wife Jaya, who is also an actress and a one-time member of parliament, has tested negative. Meanwhile the Bachchan's luxury home has been sanitised, and his cars have been sprayed with disinfectant. Despite the Bollywood film industry recently returned to filming after months of lockdown, Mr Bachchan has been unable to return to set due to his age. He had previously appeared in a public health advert in India urging people to take the virus seriously With more than 180 films under his belt, the septuagenarian is considered Bollywood royalty and has previously been named among the highest paid actors in the world on Forbes' rich list. India is struggling to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The country reported a total of 820,916 Covid-19 cases, while 22,123 people have died with the virus. Following the spike, several states brought back lockdowns, including the country's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, home to more than 230 million people. Amitabh Bachchan in hospital with coronavirus “My father was defeated at the box office by hunks with six pack abs”

photoshopped item songs, just blatant Irrfan Khan’s son sexism and same-old conventional representations of patriarchy (and you must understand, to be defeated Babil Khan points at the box office means that majority of the investment in Bollywood out how little would be going to the winners, engulfing us in a vicious circle). respect Bollywood “Because we as an audience wanted that, we enjoyed it, all we sought was entertainment and safety has in world cinema of thought, so afraid to have our delicate illusion of reality shattered, so unaccepting of any shift in Continued from page 35 perception. All effort to explore the He posted two candid pictures of potential of cinema and its Irrfan on his Instagram page. One of implications on humanity and them features the late actor holding a existentialism was at best kept by the few-months old Babil in his arms. In sidelines," continued Babil in his post. another snap, Irrfan is seen sleeping "Now there is a change, a new peacefully with an arm around his pet fragrance in the wind. dog. “A new youth, searching for a new He wrote, "You know one of the meaning. most important things my father “We must stand our ground, not let taught me as a student of cinema? this thirst for a deeper meaning be Before I went to film school, he repressed again. A strange feeling warned me that I'll have to prove my beset when Kalki was trolled for self as Bollywood is seldom respected looking like a boy when she cut her in world cinema and at these hair short, that is pure abolishment of moments I must inform about the potential. (Although I resent that Indian cinema that's beyond our literally one single lecture in the about the real Indian cinema of conditions of noughties Bollywood Sushant's demise has now become a controlled Bollywood. world cinema segment about Indian Satyajit Ray and K. Asif going. and alas, for almost all of his journey, fluster of political debates, but if a “Unfortunately, it did happen. cinema called 'Bollywood and "Because we, as the Indian was defeated in the box office by positive change is manifesting, in the “Bollywood was not respected, no Beyond', that too gone through in a audience, refused to evolve. hunks with six pack abs delivering way of the Taoist, we embrace it)," awareness of 60's - 90's Indian cinema class full of chuckles. it was tough to “My father gave his life trying to theatrical one-liners and defying the Babil concluded his post on a positive or credibility of opinion. There was even get a sensible conversation elevate the art of acting in the adverse laws of physics and reality, note. July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Entertainment 37 38 Entertainment www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 39

Milestone moment Just over four years since The DBX signals a new era system, DBX is a car that will Aston Martin announced its in Aston Martin’s pursuit allow the company to increase investment in a brand new to deliver exceptional its presence in markets where Aston Martin celebrates manufacturing facility at St performance, style and usability perhaps the weather or terrain is Athan in Wales, the first Aston in a segment previously less than conducive to rear- Martin to be “Made in Wales” unexplored by the world-famous wheel drive sports cars. The clear has been driven off the manufacturer. emphasis on a spacious and production line. Bringing both the versatility luxurious cabin – whether seated as first DBX drives off the It’s been a culmination of and indulgence expected of a in the front or back – will also an extensive development luxury SUV with sports car allow Aston Martin to better programme that began with levels of dynamic performance, reach customers who prefer to virtual development stretching DBX sets a bold new standard in be driven rather than drive. Welsh production line back to 2015 and physical testing this sector. in Wales in 2018. With its all-wheel drive Continued on pages 40 - 41 40 Motors www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition

completion of the first SUV Continued from page 39 designed by his team, said: “We Aston Martin Interim Chief are incredibly proud of our first Operating Officer, Keith Stanton, SUV, which is as much of an said: “It is a real privilege to be Aston Martin as any one of our here today to witness the sports cars. From my design team completion of the first production to the engineers, the vehicle Aston Martin DBX. dynamics team and all the experts “I’m extremely proud of the who hand-craft this beautiful car, Aston Martin team who have here at St Athan, the DBX has worked so hard to transform this become the car that will drive ex-Ministry of Defence site into a Aston Martin into a bold new world-class car manufacturing era.” facility, to now be producing cars, Minister for Economy, Green number plates it is testament to the resilience Transport and North Wales, Ken and fortitude of everyone at Skates, said: “This is a historic Aston Martin. It is an honour to moment for Aston Martin and for see the first DBX come off the Wales. It is also a huge win for the for electric cars will line and my only regret is that Welsh Government’s can-do everyone who works for this attitude. incredible brand can’t be here to “The DBX is an exceptional witness it.” vehicle from one of the world’s The DBX is a true Aston most luxury car brands, and it will appear this autumn Martin; it captures the very spirit be central to this iconic of the brand as a beautiful hand- company’s growth plan and Pure electric vehicles will be given applicants to bid for funding to roads. built, yet technologically ambitions for the future. distinctive ‘green’ number plates in a support advances in electric and “A green recovery is key to helping advanced car. With around 80% “I could not be more proud to move that may help owners of the hydrogen vehicles, as well as charging us achieve our net zero carbon of production expected to be see this fantastic SUV being cleaner vehicles access a range of infrastructure. commitments while also promoting exported and sold overseas, it is made in Wales and rolling off the perks. A further £2 million will be economic growth. an important model for Aston production line. It also speaks Local authorities could use the available to small and medium “We’re supporting small businesses Martin and a clear illustration of volumes for the dedication and easily identifiable plates to help offer businesses to support their research to develop the transport tech of the the strength of British skills of the world class work discounted parking, entry to low into battery technology. future through a multimillion pound manufacturing capabilities. force we have right here in emission zones and other schemes. Mr Shapps said: “Green number investment, ensuring that UK Marek Reichman, Aston Wales.” A green strip will appear on the plates could unlock a number of businesses remain at the forefront of Martin Executive Vice President First deliveries of the DBX to left-hand side of number plates from incentives for drivers and increase low-carbon innovation and research.’’ & Chief Creative Officer, who customers start later this month, the autumn and according to awareness of cleaner vehicles on our was at St Athan to witness the as planned. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, the designs will help show “that a greener transport future is within our grasp.” Plans for the new-look plates were revealed back in October last year. Yesterday’s announcement confirmed their design, start date and a £12 million investment into zero-emission vehicle research. The initiatives may help the Government reach its aim of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but could be met with hostility from drivers of traditional combustion engine vehicles. A similar green licence plate system for cleaner vehicles is already in place in Ontario, Canada. Cars with the plates are permitted to use car pool lanes with one person travelling in the vehicle. They are also given no-cost access to toll roads.2 The Department for Transport’s £12 million for research into zero- emissions vehicles has been made through the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (Olev) and delivered through Innovate UK. A £10 million zero-emission vehicle innovation competition will invite July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 41 Milestone moment

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The Cosworth- installation checks, the car developed TOCA Hybrid emerged from the pitlane to car successfully complete its first run on completed its maiden test Tuesday morning – an Hybrid car makes historic track debut run at Snetterton this historic moment for the week with experienced series and TOCA Hybrid driver Darren Turner project. piloting the Toyota Corolla Newly announced TOCA for two days (7/8 July) at Hybrid Development Driver, the Norfolk circuit. Turner, recorded solid The British Touring Car mileage around the Championship was the first Snetterton 300 circuit in major touring car series in both dry and wet conditions the world to have committed as he made his return to to a firm pathway for the BTCC machinery for the first integration of hybrid power, time in more than a decade. when it was first announced The TOCA Hybrid in August 2018. machine successfully An extensive tender completed its first two days process followed, which of testing – alongside the included the appointment of other 26 regular BTCC cars Cosworth Electronics for the that were also on track – as design, supply and servicing Cosworth Electronics, of the TOCA Hybrid system, Speedworks Motorsport and as well as Speedworks all the other technical Motorsport being selected partners commenced the as the official testing car’s extensive testing and partner. development programme Speedworks has since before the introduction of worked closely with hybrid power into the BTCC Cosworth Electronics to in 2022. integrate and validate the A tentatively planned third hybrid solution into an all- day of running was new BTCC Toyota Corolla, cancelled with all targets with months of hard work and goals having been met culminating in the car’s for this initial test by the completion ahead of the close of play on mid-summer BTCC Wednesday. Further news Goodyear tyre test. and test dates for the TOCA After running through Hybrid car will be confirmed Cosworth-developed machine completes maiden BTCC test at Snetterton planned preparation and over the coming weeks. Celebrating golden era of convertibles London will play host to the gathering of a collection of the most beautiful and innovative soft-tops ever, paying special attention to the 1960s. Showcasing the likes of the Jaguar E-Type, Ferrari 330 GTS, Alfa Romeo Junior Spider and Aston Martin DB2, it’s no wonder this class is known as Convertibles: The Golden Era. Taking place from 19-20 August, the London Concours – set to be the UK’s first major automotive event since February – will gather these elegant cars and nearly 100 others into the Honourable Artillery Company HQ – a five-acre oasis of green nestled among the tall buildings of the City of London. In total seven curated classes will be on display at the London Concours, including ‘The Pursuit of Speed’, ‘Lancia Legends’, ‘Era of the Supercar’, ‘The Speed of Sand’ and ‘The Lost Marques. A special celebration display of the Ferrari Dino will see 10 examples gathered, each in a different factory-original colour. The automotive displays will be complemented by pop- up stands from some of the world’s finest luxury brands and motoring retailers. Presenting partner, Montres Breguet, will be showcasing its fine hand-crafted timepieces, Anthony Sinclair – original tailor to Sean Connery’s James Bond – will be displaying some of its latest pieces, while one of Britain’s top hat-makers Yvette Jelfs brings her collection of natural hats, made with traditional millinery techniques. Specialist automotive businesses like Alpine, Jaguar Classic, Bell Sport & Classic, Foskers, Jensen International Automotive, Footman James and Moss Automotive will be on-hand for all car-buying or owning needs – should the mood strike you. The London Concours 2020 takes place from 19-20 August. Tickets are available to buy now from www.londonconcours.co.uk/tickets July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 43

Since its appearance at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the el-Born Concept Car has drawn praise for its sleek looks and personality. Since then, From concept to reality the design team has continued to evolve the vehicle’s styling, giving it a sportier character and an even more striking visual appeal. Developed on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the Cupra el-Born boasts a Volkswagen-platform developed cutting-edge drivetrain: a 77kWh (gross: 82kWh) battery, driving the rear wheels, offering a range of up to 310 miles (500km). Thanks to its fast charging capability, it Cupra boasts cutting-edge tech will take the energy needed for at least 161miles (260km) in only 30 minutes. Not only is the battery efficient but also powerful, delivering acceleration from 0- 31mph (0-50km/h) in only 2.9 seconds. The car will also offer convenience features such as an Augmented Reality Head-Up Display and full connectivity. The interior encapsulates Cupra philosophy, with sports bucket seats, the new steering wheel with mode buttons and high-quality, sustainably-sourced material choices throughout. SEAT Vice-President for Sales and Marketing and Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths stated: “Cupra el-Born displays all the genes of the CUPRA brand and we have taken the original concept to the next level creating a new sporty and dynamic design and reengineering the technological content. CUPRA el-Born is the living proof that performance and electrification are a great match.” Cupra confirms that the next The new CUPRA el-Born will be model to join the family will be manufactured at the Zwickau plant in all-electric: the CUPRA el-Born Germany and ready to launch in 2021.

Highlights that will be on the law Fiat Dino Spider Known as a Ferrari in disguise, the Fiat Dino Spider was powered by the same engine as Ferrari’s Dino. It was a way of homologating the new all-alloy V6 Dino engine to make it Aston Martin DB2 Ferrari 330 GTS Jaguar E-Type Roadster 3.8 eligible for Formula 2 – with Ferrari’s limited production numbers they couldn’t do it alone. This early car was 415th out Drophead Coupé of the 500 cars needed for homologation and – as all Spiders The replacement to the 275 The E-Type's looks were sensational, and were – features an elegant body designed by Pininfarina. GTS, the 330 GTS was it quickly became a symbol of the 1960s. Acceleration from 0-60mph took just seven seconds and the With an advanced twin overhead- designed to be an elegant, Thanks to its unbeatable combination of price top speed stood at 130mph. cam 2.6-litre straight-six and a open-top, V-12 grand tourer and performance, offering a top speed of lightweight tubular chassis, the DB2 for Ferrari’s best customers. In close to 150mph (241km/h) at little more than was the latest in a lineage of sporting short, it was designed to be £2000, it was an instant success, particularly Aston Martins. Designed initially as a the finest open-top automotive in the vital American market. The early coupé, Aston Martin did produce just experience money could buy. example on display at London Concours is six DB2 DHCs in the First Sanction While 598 330 GTCs (the powered by the 3.8-litre XK engine. run. The First Sanction cars are coupé variant) were built in those with three-piece front grilles, total, only 99 of the 330 GTSs bumper strips and side extractor would leave the factory gates grilles. The example at London by the time GTS production Concours was bought in 1950 by concluded in 1968, making Prince Bertil of Sweden, a good the convertible a real rarity. personal friend of David Brown, then owner of Aston Martin.

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“I think these statistics prove more than ever that Welcome to Yorkshire is a viable proposition, but more importantly has a huge part to play in the region’s recovery, both as an economy and tourist destination. The suggestion is that the Welcome to UK ‘staycation’ market is really set to boom.”

decision makers. Welcome to Yorkshire have “We saw a big volume of organic accepted the challenge to act as the Yorkshire’s impressions across our social conduit for the region’s crucial tourism accounts in April when lockdown resurgence now and post-COVID-19, really kicked in reaching 4,108,503 collaboratively working with the accounts in April alone, up by 24% county’s business and tourism compared to March. representatives on a robust recovery “Our creative and digital team, in plan. fact the whole organisation, has With the aim to reopen, recover recovery plan worked non-stop since COVID-19 and rebuild our much-loved struck. Our aim was to lead from the attractions and locations, following front with engaging, yet important, current and changing Government Substantial steps have been member websites also up by 42%. related to a series of ‘tourism information for the industry. guidelines, when the time is right. For taken in Yorkshire’s tourism In the last few weeks the recovery plan’ webinars which were “I think these statistics prove more some this has already happened, for recovery plan progression as decision to rebrand the organisation’s oversubscribed on each occasion. than ever that Welcome to Yorkshire others the planning part is well Welcome to Yorkshire reveal some membership social media feeds, This positive news for Yorkshire’s is a viable proposition, but more underway. very encouraging data, suggesting to have a greater focus on visitor economy comes ahead of the importantly has a huge part to play in Ensuring businesses are prepared interest in the county as a place to industry specific news, has paid tourism organisation’s decision to the region’s recovery, both as an is of paramount importance, as the visit has dramatically increased as off with visitors turning to release a recovery plan for the region economy and tourist destination. The Yorkshire tourism sector is worth the UK re-emerges from lockdown. www.Industry.yorkshire.com for under the banner of Reopen, Recover suggestion is that the UK ‘staycation’ £9bn to the county’s economy and In the month of May, information and guidance on COVID- and Rebuild. market is really set to boom.” employs almost 225,000 people, but www.yorkshire.com saw traffic 19 specific related content. Welcome to Yorkshire Chief Welcome to Yorkshire also saw a has taken a big hit as a result of the increase by 47% compared to April Traffic to the industry website Executive James Mason said “I have big increase in their social media coronavirus crisis. Now more than with 91% of visitors clicking on the during May was up by 52%, with made no secret about the fact that we engagement across the last six ever, it’s crucial to work as website for the first time. Traffic to again a big increase from new visitors have so much digital potential going weeks, with Twitter, Facebook, #YorkshireTogether to support a safe, members’ listing pages saw an (85%). forward and this can provide valuable Instagram & LinkedIn all seeing great sustainable future and promote all increase of 45% with links directly to The most popular pages visited insight for the industry and key growth. that it has to offer. 46 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition

Prince Naseem Hamed’s son FAME: Prince Naseem Hamed retired at just 28 with his last fight coming against Aadam to Manuel Calvo in 2002 become a ECB confirms schedule professional for Pakistan this summer England have confirmed from the elite level to Emirates Old Trafford and recreational cricket. the Ageas Bowl as the “We owe a significant debt venues for fixtures against of gratitude to the players, boxer Ireland and Pakistan this staff and administrators of the summer. Ireland will visit Cricket West Indies, Cricket later this month for three Ireland, and the Pakistan ODIs, while Pakistan have Cricket Board for their Back page story continued already arrived in the willingness and co-operation country ahead of Test and to get international cricket "Conor Benn, with us, has been fantastic T20I series. back up and running and and Chris Eubank Jr has been great The ECB has been working allow these matches to be entertainment over the years. to salvage as much of its staged. "Naz's son? Let's see what he's got! It's home international “Sports fans across the hard for anybody to follow in the footsteps programme as possible after world will benefit as of a successful father - I've had to do it, as the Covid-19 shutdown, and international cricket returns to well! said that discussions our screens while it will also "You're always Barry Hearn's son or Nigel remained ongoing about the provide much-needed Benn's son or Chris Eubank's son until you possibility of Australia touring, financial aid at all levels of do well and you make them become Eddie and a proposed women’s tri- cricket in England and Wales Hearn's dad or Conor Benn's dad. series featuring England, India as we aim to withstand the "I wish him all the best." and South Africa. challenges in front of us. Warren, who promoted Hamed, added: "If Ireland had been due to “It must be reiterated that he has his old man's ability, then he should be play their series, part of the there is still much work for the World Cup Super League, in ECB and the cricket network OK." September but agreed to to do as we try to plot a path Asked if history could repeat itself for the move the games forward, with through this pandemic. Chief Hamed legacy, Warren said: "I hope it is. He's all three ODIs to be held amongst our priorities is to a nice lad. I spoke to Naz and I hope he does behind closed doors in build on our commitment to [repeat history]. Southampton from July 30 to support and grow women’s "He was a promising tennis player at one August 4. cricket and at the elite level stage!" The first Test against discussions continue to Prince Naz turned professional in 1992, Pakistan will begin a day later progress to determine the aged 18 and 'Naz' is regarded as Britain's in Manchester, with the teams best and safest way to host a greatest ever featherweight, having won then moving down to tri-series against India and multiple world championships from 1995 Southampton for the second South Africa. through to 2003. and third matches at the “We also continue to He won 35 straight fights while picking up Ageas Bowl, starting on explore options for our unified titles at featherweight, but he was August 13 and 21. They will England men to play white- finally derailed in 2001 losing to Mexican return to Manchester for T20Is ball series against Australia great Marco Antonio Barrera. at Emirates Old Trafford on this summer and hope to have Hamed would fight once more after his August 28, 30 and September news on those series soon.” 1. The majority of Pakistan’s first loss, beating Manuel Calvo, but retired “Confirmation of these 29-man squad flew to the UK straight after having one of the most matches against Ireland and in late June, despite disruption celebrated careers in Britain through his slick Pakistan is another important caused by a number of and unorthodox style and maverick persona. step for our game as we begin positive Covid-19 tests. Ten to safely stage international players did not take the initial cricket again, but also to flight, but all but one have now minimise the impact the returned the two negative Covid-19 pandemic has had, tests required to participate in and will continue to have, on the tour. cricket at all levels,” ECB chief Like West Indies and executive Tom Harrison said. Pakistan, Ireland’s players are “It has taken significant expected to given an ‘opt out’ “If he has his old man's effort and expertise to allow by the selectors in case any us to reach a position where have concerns about Covid- cricket is now ready and able 19 in the UK. to return to the field of play ability, then he should be OK." July 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Sport 47

Sangakkara spills the beans Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Ganguly was there to constantly Sangakkara has spilled the beans on remind him of his error. Umpires had an incident during the 2002 to intervene after tempers flared. Champions Trophy final where then Earlier, ex-South Africa captain and India captain Sourav Ganguly had current Director of Cricket South reached out to the Lankan dressing Africa Graeme Smith said it is hard to room. The two finals in that year's find anyone in world cricket that Champions Trophy were washed out didn't get along with veteran Indian and India and Sri Lanka were wicketkeeper-batsman M.S. Dhoni. declared joint-winners. Former captains Dhoni and "I remember one very specific Ganguly also spoke about BCCI incident in a one-day match where he President Ganguly. was having this big argument with "I seriously doubt that you probably Russel Arnold. I think Dada was on find anyone in world cricket that his final warning and the umpire didn't get on with MS. He went about reported him," Sangakkara said. his business. He was calm, he was "Dada came to our dressing room collected," Smith said. and had a chat to us that if this goes "And again, like Sanga(kkara), was the whole distance, he was going to get to spend a fair amount of time with suspended. And we told him not to Dada - in administration, we are worry and that we were not going to having a number of conversations make a big deal about it and he was over the telephone. He's always calm, going to be okay." approachable, always interested in a Arnold was repeatedly running on good conversation, so a lot of respect the pitch during that game and for both men." 48 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk July 2020 - 1st Edition

Seems the royal boxing pictures and videos of crown will be passed on himself in the gym with as Prince Naseem his dad, putting himself Hamed's son Aadam through his pace with the Prince Naseem announced he will skipping rope and become a professional speedball. boxer. With the well-wishes of Aadam Hamed - promoters Eddie Hearn whose famous dad once and Frank Warren, tipped him as a future Aadam, aged 20, is set to Hamed’s son tennis - has posted follow in the footsteps of 'Naz', the former world featherweight champion who lit up British boxing in the 1990s. "I've not seen him Aadam to become a fight but it's a great story," said Hearn as the latest offspring of boxing royalty gets into the ring. Continued on professional boxer pages 46 & 47

Prince Naseem Ahmed with his son Aadam Hamed

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