JUNE 3RD EDITION 2020 Yorkshire & Lancashire Yorkshire- born star appointed CEO of Royal Charity at 22
A young Leeds man will be taking the Minhaz Abedin has been appointed CEO of helm to expand a Duchess of Kent Future Talent, a charity founded by Katharine charity which supports young Kent and former Headmaster of King’s College people in fulfilling their School in Cambridge Nicholas Robinson. musical potential. During his teenage years, Minhaz represented the voices of young people, from the House of Commons to the United Nations. Now 22, he will lead the charity in its mission to support talented young musicians across the UK with financial bursaries, professional mentoring and opportunities. Minhaz begins as the new CEO by leading on opening a second office in the North of England in 2021. In three years, the charity hopes to double the number of young musicians it currently supports and Minhaz has been awarded the responsibility to achieve that. From first lobbying his MP at the age of 10, Minhaz has sky-rocketed from local politics to international diplomacy. He has gone from speaking at the Dispatch Box of the House of Commons to representing the views of millions of young people in the United Nations. On his decade long journey, Minhaz has won the Diana Award, worked alongside world leaders and currently sits on the board of a global charity as one of the youngest trustees in the world. Continued on page 8 2 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition
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Asian donors more Rajput likely to have COVID-19 JEWELLERS convalescent plasma which could save lives People from Asian communities collected at NHSBT’s 23 donor antibody levels of any Asian donor who have recovered from COVID- centres around the country so far. 19 are more likely to have the including London, Birmingham, He had to spend a few nights in antibody-rich convalescent plasma Manchester, Luton and Leeds, as hospital with breathing difficulties. which can save lives, according to well as in pop-up donor centres. Rajeev said: “COVID 19 is very early analysis. Convalescent plasma donation dangerous and it can attack Asian donors, including the man takes about 45 minutes, during anyone regardless of colour or with the highest antibodies of which time you can sit back and creed. There are so many Asian donor so far, are now relax. Your body usually replaces symptoms that you have to endure supporting NHS Blood and the plasma you’ve donated in 24- and fight against. Transplant’s (NHSBT) appeal for 48 hours and you can get on with “Donating plasma was a new more people to donate plasma to your normal day after donating. and pleasant experience, the help people with COVID-19. Your body quickly replaces the nurses were very supporting and NHSBT is collecting antibodies and people can donate reassuring and the process took convalescent plasma for a major plasma as often as every two around 35mins. If I can help in the coronavirus treatment trial, and if weeks. research and save someone's life the trial is successful, widespread NHS Blood and Transplant is with my donation, I would do it use in hospitals. The antibody rich appealing for people who have with great pleasure. It is better to plasma of people who have recovered from COVID-19 or the give than to receive. recovered from COVID-19 can be symptoms, and who live near one “I find that some people from Specialists In Asian Jewellery, transfused into people who are of its 23 donor centres, to offer to the Asian community take a step struggling to develop their own donate their plasma by calling 0300 back when you say you have had Wedding & Occasional Jewellery, immune response. 123 23 23 or completing our online coronavirus. I am very open. I New figures, reported into the form. think there needs to be more Bespoke Designs Made To Order, programme last week, showed the Rajeev Verma, 52, a healthcare awareness. I would very much Asian convalescent plasma donors facilities manager from support people talking more and Full Jewellery Repair Service, were almost twice as likely to have Wolverhampton, has the highest feeling able to donate.” high antibody levels as white Scrap, Unwanted Gold Purchased donors. 63% of Asian donors met the threshold, compared to 36% of NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing for people who have white donors. 212 Roundhay Rd, Leeds, LS8 5AA The results are from donations recovered from COVID-19 or the symptoms, and who live near one made by 592 people between 21 of its 23 donor centres, to offer to donate their plasma by calling April and May 11. Tel: 0113 249 9722 Convalescent plasma is being 0300 123 23 23 or completing our online form. June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 3 We’re
lMcDonoald’s have reopenved all in’it of its 1,061 Drive Thrus in the UK and Ireland for drive-through or Bradford McDonald’s delivery, as it returns to trading after the coronavirus shutdown. With many offering the stores reopen after McDelivery service, the Bradford burger chain has been working with the local authority in the run- coronavirus lockdown up to the reopenings after almost two months’ closure. Customers and McDonald’s staff returning to the community in longer, so please bear with us.” are protected by perspex screens Bradford and I would like to thank For now, McDonald’s branches installed at the drive-through both staff and customers for your will continue to offer a limited windows, and further measures are continued support and patience. menu, which does not include in place to protect workers inside “All employees are being asked breakfast or shakes, owing to the restaurant’s kitchens. to confirm they are fit and able to smaller teams working in each Each employee has their work and we are conducting location. temperature checked with a wellness checks and conducting The restaurants have reduced contactless thermometer when risk assessments. opening hours 11am-10pm, and they arrive for a shift, and is given “We would like to assure you customers are asked to use protective equipment including that social distancing has been contactless payment methods if masks and gloves. They’ve also introduced in the kitchens and possible and spending is capped at introduced physical distancing service areas to help create a safe £25 per vehicle. inside the restaurants, including working environment for For those visiting our Drive floor markings in each branch. restaurant teams. We are glad to be Thrus, you can browse the menu, Bradford franchisee, Saj Shah, back but it will look a little order and pay ahead using the My said: “I am delighted to be different and may take a little McDonald’s App. 4 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition
Owners of the Trafford Centre have warned that the shopping centre could be forced to shut as it appoints KPMG to prepare a contingency plan for administration, in case rescue talks with lenders fail. Intu Properties, which also owns the Lakeside shopping centre in Essex, remains Manchester’s locked in crunch talks as it struggles with £5bn debts after being hard hit by debt and the Covid-19 pandemic. The group is negotiating details with lenders to secure vital funds to stay afloat ahead of a deadline on Friday. The company’s current debt waivers expire on 26th June. Intu is hoping to Trafford arrange a so-called standstill agreement on terms of up to 18 months, but said at this stage it is unlikely to be more than 15 months. It cautioned that if it cannot reach an agreement and is placed in administration, then without critical up-front funding from its lenders, “there is a risk that centres may Centre could have to close for a period”. The group is trying to negotiate a freeze on loan repayments to its banks but demands from landlords is increasingly making this unlikely. Intu was already under financial pressure as it came into the coronavirus pandemic, selling properties in the UK and Spain in collapse recent years to help prop up its finances. In May, the company threatened 'robust action' against large tenant businesses who haven't paid their rent during the coronavirus lockdown. It said it had only received 40 per cent of all rent and service charge for the first quarter of the year, which was due by the end of March. The firm warned in March it could collapse if it cannot find further funds after losing £2bn in 2019. In a statement, Intu said on May 18 it gave an update on lender discussions "in particular looking to achieve stability through standstill-based agreements with relevant financial stakeholders across its structures, at both the asset and group level." It said since this update, Intu has been in discussions with key stakeholders to progress this standstill strategy ahead of the revolving credit facility covenant waiver deadline of 26 June 2020. "At this stage it is not expected that the duration will exceed 15 months," it said. The extent and basis to which creditors at the individual asset level will share (to the extent it exists after the repayment of debt, accrued interest and applicable break costs) in any future valuation recovery; and creditors of Intu Properties plc may also benefit (including possibly by way of future equitization of PLC debt). "How the operations of individual centres are to be funded. Some centres haver educed rent collections as a result of Covid- 19 and cash trapped under their financing arrangements which restrict their ability to pay for support (such as shopping centre staff) from other entities in the Intu group. "Securing additional funding in centres funded by bond structures is more difficult to achieve and, in this connection, consent will be sought shortly from the stockholders of Intu Debenture PLC to authorise the trustee to release certain monies within the existing debt structure to be used for short term liquidity needs. "Other centres may also require cash injections for these purposes. This all remains subject to further negotiations, with no certainty as to whether Intu will achieve a standstill, or on what terms or for what duration. "Further announcements will be made as appropriate. Notwithstanding the progress made with lenders, Intu has also appointed KPMG to contingency plan for administration. In the event that Intu Properties plc is unable to reach a standstill, it is likely it and certain other central entities will fall into administration. "In this situation, all property companies would be required to pre-fund the administrator to provide central services to the shopping centres. If the administrator is not pre-funded then there is a risk that centres may have to close for a period." June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 5 6 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition Hindu communities unite online to celebrate International Yoga Day Zoom zoom zoom zoom… Hindu organisations from The Lord Mayor of across the Bradford District Bradford Councillor Doreen organised a Zoom Yoga Lee sent a recorded video, event, attracting over 192 which was played at the start participants with the youngest of the event. In her message participant being five-years- she stressed the importance old right up to over the age of of well being during the 75 years. lockdown and said: “We need Yoga is an ancient physical, to strengthen the union of mental and spiritual practice body and mind and stay that originated in India - the healthy during these times word ‘yoga’ derives from when our daily activities and Sanskrit and means to join or relationships have been to unite, symbolising the restricted.” union of body and Also joining the Zoom consciousness. Yoga session was Mr Today it is practiced in Mahmood Mohammed from various forms around the Bradford Council’s Stronger world and continues to grow Communities project. in popularity. Yoga and He said: “I take this meditation contribute in a opportunity to thank you and holistic way to achieving all the volunteers for putting equilibrium between mind on a great event for the and body. international yoga day. In The programme from these difficult times we are Bradford Hindu Council was finding new ways to was expertly conducted by communicate, celebrate and Jayesh Mistry who has been commemorate. practising Yoga and “Bradford council is proud pranayama (breathing to support the world yoga day techniques) for over 30 years. which adds to the rich He was joined by Nidhi diversity and culture of this Shah who holds a Yoga great city. Together we can Science qualification, 67-year- make great things happen.” old Satish Shah who has been The Bradford Hindu practicing yoga and cardio Council is a representative fitness for last 20 years, and body of various established Brahma Kumari Usha Didi - Hindu Organisations of a specialist meditator for over Bradford and from 25 years. surrounding areas within Participants who were West Yorkshire. Although it unable to sit on the floor has been working behind the were introduced to Chair scenes for few years, the Yoga. The event also included COVID challenge has a guided meditation session brought the BHC to the which calmed the body and forefront of the communities mind. of Bradford.
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impact, by allowing passionate young possibilities.” Cover story continued people to access equal opportunities The Duchess of Kent is passionate for success.” about the power of music and “By leading Future Talent, I will be able “I’ve seen first-hand how difficult it HRH The Duchess of Kent and particularly the positive impact that is for young people from struggling Nicholas Robinson, Co-Founders of music can have on young people. to reach into communi backgrounds to receive the necessary Future Talent, said: “We have exciting For a number of years The Duchess ties across the support to fulfil their destinies. plans for the expansion of our work in of Kent taught music at a primary “By leading Future Talent, I will be the UK and Minhaz has the energy, school in Hull. During this time, she nation and offer financial and able to reach into communities across ideas and experience to lead this soon recognised there were many the nation and offer financial and growth and to ensure that our young children and young people of developmental support to the gifted developmental support to the gifted musicians will continue to get the vital considerable talent who needed more young musicians who need it most. holistic support that we offer and to financial support to fulfil their musical youn That is how we’ll make a lasting g musicians who need it most. That give them a future with exceptional potential. is how we’ll make a Minhaz Abedin appointed new CEO of Future Talent lasting impact, by allowing passionate young people to access equal opportunities for success.” June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 9 10 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition
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Karma Nirvana, Director, Natasha Rattu #YouAreNotAlone The stories of domestic abuse home as much as possible to keep towards women, and their contextual ourselves and others safe, but we know backgrounds are heart-wrenching to that for some people, home isn’t know and difficult to understand. necessarily the safe haven it should be. A campaign is reminding victims of “In some Black and South Asian ““CCuullttuurree iiss nneevveerr domestic abuse that police response communities, people worry about and support services remain available bringing shame and losing family for victims and their children during respect, which can prevent them from the coronavirus pandemic through the getting help. Honour abuse is a form ongoing #YouAreNotAlone initiative. of domestic abuse and can take many Domestic abuse includes physical, forms including forced marriages and aann eexxccuussee ffoorr psychological, sexual, emotional and female genital mutilation. economic abuse and can be carried out “Culture is never an excuse for not only by a partner or ex-partner, abuse. We want people experiencing but also family members. Whoever the honour abuse to know that they perpetrator and whatever form the deserve to live abuse free and that domestic abuse takes, all domestic help is available.” abuse is a crime. “So, if you are living with someone aabbuussee”” ssaayyss The campaign reassures victims of who is hurting you, threatening you or domestic abuse that they can still leave doing anything that makes you feel home to seek help during the COVID- scared, then it is really important you 19 pandemic, if this is possible. take action immediately. While it may For victims of domestic abuse who seem a very difficult step to take, there are concerned about their immigration is support out there for you.” status, the message is the same, you are Anyone in immediate danger should hhuummaann rriigghhttss not alone, police response and support call 999 and the police will respond. services remain available for victims Anyone who is worried that they, or and their children. someone they know, may be Natasha Rattu, Director at Karma experiencing domestic abuse can find Nirvana, an organisation which support at gov.uk/domestic-abuse or supports the victims of honour-based by calling the freephone 24-hour charity boss abuse and forced marriage said: “At national domestic abuse helpline being charity boss the moment we are being asked to stay provided by Refuge on 0808 2000 247. June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 13
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Statue of Robert Clive of India - Shrewsbury Square Tens of thousands sign petitions to replace slave trade statues and signs around the UK
Hundreds of petitions have been in such a way. There is no place in society in Dales District Council to “remove the racist started on petition platform Change.org this day and age for Landmarks, schools and caricature of a black man's head from the to replace statues and signs of slave roads to be named after those who profited Green Man sign” in Ashbourne whilst a traders, colonialists and imperialists in the sale and exploitation of slaves.” counter-petition to keep the “Black’s Head” since the statue of Edward Colston was has nearly 3,000 signatures. torn down on Sunday. Another council - Shropshire Council - is One of the most popular petitions, being called on to remove the statue of with almost 30,000 signatures, calls There is no place in Robert Clive in Shrewsbury. on the UK Government to remove society in this day and David Parton, who started the petition, all slave trader statues from around says Clive “was responsible for looting the the UK. age for Landmarks, wealth and resources of [Bangladesh, Dozens of petitions have been Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan started about the Edward schools and roads to be and Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Colston statue. 15,000 people named after those who Asia], and established colonial control by have signed a petition for a force over millions of people, as a leading statue of Bristolian civil rights profited in the sale and agent of the East India Company (EIC). If campaigner Paul Stephenson, we are to start to address and destroy while another calls for the statue to exploitation of slaves.” everyday racism in the UK today, we must be replaced with a memorial to A similar petition calls for road names to confront the racism this statue embodies and victims of the slave trade. be changed in Glasgow, with 20,000 people bring it down.” Another demand on Bristol City calling on Glasgow City Council to rename The long-running campaign to remove the Council is to “Remove Slave streets named after slave owners. Writing on statue of Cecil Rhodes at Oriel College in Trader Edward Colston’s Name their petition, Ciara Spratt points out that Oxford has been reignited with 7,000 people From All Roads, Schools “Currently there are many streets in signing a petition to the University of And Landmarks”. Glasgow which are named after slave Oxford to “Remove your racist statue” Rebecca Bolden, who owners, such as Glassford Street (John The petitions to replace slave trade statues started the petition, says Glassford), Ingram Street (Archibald and signs come amidst protests around the “It’s a disgrace for a Ingram) and Buchanan street (Andrew world for the Black Lives Matter movement slave trader to Buchanan) glorifying the slave owners of the and justice for George Floyd. A viral still be past. petition for Justice for George Floyd has celebrated and Elsewhere in the UK, almost 30,000 amassed over 16 million signatures, making commemorated people have signed a petition to Derbyshire it the biggest petition in history. June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 17 18 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition Ethnic minorities’ employment prospects lag behind white majority because of ‘persistent racism’
Dr Saffron Karlsen says that the most disadvantaged groups were men and women of Bangladeshi and Pakistani ethnicity
The employment prospects of some ethnic Chinese ethnicity were less likely to be in minorities have improved since the 1970s but manual work than white women in 2011, as they still lag behind the white majority because of were in 1971. The researchers also found that: “persistent racism”, a major new study says. Men and women of Irish ethnicity had about Three researchers found that, despite progress, the same likelihood of being in a manual most ethnic minority groups studied are still occupation in 2011 as non-Irish ethnicity white more likely to be in manual work or men and women. • In the 1971 census men in five of census. unemployed or sick than their white In most cases where the rate of manual labour the seven ethnic minority groups counterparts. or of unemployment or sickness was higher studied had a rate of • In 1971 women in six of the Dr Saffron Karlsen, of the University of among ethnic minorities in 2011 than among unemployment or sickness higher seven ethnic minority groups Bristol, Professor James Nazroo, University of white people, the difference was less dramatic Manchester, and Dr Neil Smith, National Centre than it was in 1971. than that of white men, a figure were more likely to be in a manual for Social Research, analysed national census “The evidence for the socioeconomic that rose to six groups in the 2011 job than white women, a figure data on more than 70,000 people in England and disadvantage experienced by most, although not census. that fell to four groups in the 2011 Wales. all, people with ethnic minority backgrounds in An article to be published shortly in the England and Wales compared with the ethnic census. journal Sociology, run by the British Sociological majority is indisputable,” says Dr Karlsen. • Women in six of the seven ethnic Association, says that the most disadvantaged “These findings would appear in keeping with minority groups had a rate of • The seven ethnic minority groups were men and women of Bangladeshi work exposing the ethnic penalty which unemployment or sickness higher groups were: Bangladeshi, black and Pakistani ethnicity, who were 1.5 and 1.3 continues to affect the access of minority groups times more likely to be in manual work than to employment... and the ways in which than white women in the 1971 African, black Caribbean, Chinese, their white counterparts in 2011. persistent racism limits access to positive census, a figure that stayed the Indian, Irish and Pakistani. In the In 2011, women of Bangladeshi, black socioeconomic outcomes including social same in the 2011 census. text above, ‘white’ refers to people Caribbean, black African and Pakistani ethnicity mobility. were between 1.6 and 5.3 times more likely to be “There is sufficient consistency to suggest that who gave their ethnicity as white unemployed or off sick than white women. For this is a problem produced and perpetuated at • In the 1971 census men in six of British (and not Irish, who are men the figures were between 1.8 and 2 the societal level. the seven ethnic minority groups classed as one of the ethnic Among men the ethnic groups with a “Addressing these inequalities will not be were more likely to be in a manual minorities). The researchers used relatively strong position were men of Chinese resolved by a focus on particular individuals or and Indian ethnicity, who were more likely to cultures and their perceived limitations, rather job than white men, a figure that ONS Longitudinal Study data. work in manual occupations than white men in the focus should be racism, discrimination and fell to four groups in the 2011 1971, but less likely in 2011. Also, women of their consequences.” June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 19 20 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition Normal, not new: Institutional racism in
Lubnaa Joomun is a political commentator for the Immigration Advice the UK Service and Ethical Printed Tape Co By Lubnaa Joomun
Against a backdrop where the world is battling a disease that can leave people unable to breathe, the brutal murder of George Floyd has galvanised the Black Lives Matter movement – forcing many countries to turn their gaze to their own legacy of systemic racism. His dying words "I can't breathe", have become a rallying cry against police brutality – the same words repeated 11 times by Eric Garner six years earlier. Despite the threat of a pandemic, millions have been taking to the streets – from the US to the UK – to demand change in a world where a police officer felt safe enough to kneel on the neck of a black man for nearly nine minutes while being filmed on camera. There is after all safety in numbers. Since 2015, US police have shot and killed 5,400 people: many unarmed black men. Progress is overdue, and at imprisoned in the UK, just Covert racism is a lived a time when the world is at a like in the US. They are reality for many children, just standstill, feels even more disproportionately dying in as it is for the majority of potent. custody (since 1969, only one BME teachers. In Britain, a country once police officer has been Racial bullying is also rife described by George Orwell convicted in such cases). in schools. Refugee children as a rich family that maintains The colour of your skin in particular continue to face silence about the sources of dictates how you are treated a ‘toxic environment’ of racial its wealth, statues of slave by the criminal justice system, discrimination, another traders are being pulled down a David Cameron- ‘hostile environment’ legacy. by protestors. But change – commissioned report by Such is the case of Shukri within social and political David Lammy found in 2017. Yahya Abdi, a 12-year-old institutions – is only just But racial discrimination is refugee from Somalia who starting. We still have a very far more widespread. It exists was being severely bullied at long way to go. in the UK’s most prized her school prior to her tragic Prime Minister Boris institutions, from healthcare death last year, as recently Johnson, who wrote a column to education. Black, Asian brought to light by the Black in 2002 urging ‘the best fate and minority-ethnic (BAME) Lives Matter Movement. for Africa’ lies in the communities continue to face Where racial discrimination restoration of the old colonial poorer outcomes in many does not cut lives short, it powers, has recently stepped areas of British life. continues as a lifelong forward to say that he does Education affliction. not believe the UK is a racist Government reports show Employment country. Globally, the UK is black Caribbean children are In the workplace, Britain's marketed as a welcoming, nearly three times more likely black and ethnic minority diverse platform – however, to be permanently excluded, workers face an astounding this is far from the reality for for example – negative £3.2bn "pay penalty", earning many black people and stereotypes play a part in this. less than white colleagues in minority groups. Meanwhile, a lack of the same jobs. It has been 27 years since understanding about cultural But those from ethnic Stephen Lawrence was traits mean black students are minorities have already murdered in a racist attack, disproportionately targeted stumbled before landing a leading to an inquiry that by “draconian” zero-tolerance foot on the career ladder. An found the police guilty of behaviour, facilitated in part Oxford University study "institutional racism". It is a by a lack of black found that BAME applicants charge that stands true to representation in both send on average 80% more date. Black and brown people teaching workforces and applications to elicit a positive are disproportionately British curriculums. response from an employer – June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 21 at levels unchanged since the households are more likely to 1960s. It is even higher for live in “persistent” poverty, those of Nigerian and north face unemployment, and African origin. Over in the avoid seeking the healthcare US, a Harvard study they need when ill or injured. found job candidates were Race continues to guide KKaattiiee HHooppkkiinnss ppee rrmmaanneennttllyy more likely to succeed when who is deemed armed and they “whitened” their name. dangerous. Black people are Immigration 40 times more likely to be Within immigration law, the stopped and search. But in removed from Twitter Windrush scandal instigated other areas, they remain removed from T witter by ‘hostile environment’ severely underrepresented: Controversial rightwing threatening people based on policies has laid bare decades only 1.3% of the police commentator Katie race, ethnicity, national of racism. It has seen workforce are black. Hopkins has had her origin, caste, sexual thousands of black Britons There are no BAME MPs Twitter account orientation, gender, gender and their families in Scotland, Wales or permanently suspended. identity, religion, age, systematically targeted: Northern Ireland. Barely 3% The platform said she disability or serious wrongly deported (11 of of Britain’s most powerful violated their “hateful disease. whom have died) or people are from ethnic conduct” policy. Recently, she has been imprisoned, denied treatment, minorities. Hopkins, who regularly criticising the Black Lives evicted –despite having a Now, evidence has mounted promotes pro-Trump, pro- Matter movement as well legal right of residence in the that shows BAME people Brexit and anti-immigration as the government’s UK. are disproportionately dying messages, had more than 1.1 decision to offer free Many have since been from coronavirus. Why? Is it million followers. She was meals to children during granted official British because they are more likely removed to “keep Twitter school holidays, a citizenship; however, only a to work as nurses, as care safe”, according to the social campaign driven by the fraction of the compensation workers? Is it because they media platform. Manchester United The move came hours after footballer Marcus Rashford. promised has been made so are more likely to live in she had complained that her In her final tweets before far – and the measures that overcrowded households, in blue “verified” check mark, the ban, she celebrated led to the Windrush scandal deprived areas? What system which lets users know that an hitting 1.1 million followers remain a central part of is propping this up? account is authentic, had and urged her fans to government policy. Only recently Boris been removed. A follow her on Earlier this year, a report Johnson announced an spokesperson for Twitter Instagram. found the Home Office guilty inquiry into racial inequality confirmed her removal to the Hopkins, who rose of “institutional ignorance” in the UK, a new initiative to Guardian. to prominence as a towards race – to speak in stamp out racism. How many The statement read: contestant on The watered down tones – in its reports does it take to effect “Keeping Twitter safe is a top Apprentice, was treatment of the Windrush change? Three years ago, priority for us. Abuse and temporarily locked out of generation. The Equality and Theresa May’s Race Disparity hateful conduct have no the platform for Human Rights Commission Audit pledged to tackle the place on our service and we violating its anti-hate has since announced a new same burning injustices. will continue to take action policy. investigation, aimed at ending Evidence breeds inquiry on a when our rules are broken. In 2018, Hopkins “systemic and entrenched loop, again systematically. “In this case, the account was forced to apply race inequalities” in the UK. Three months ago, we woke has been permanently for an insolvency suspended for violations of agreement to The list goes on up to a new world, it took a our hateful conduct policy.” avoid bankruptcy Similar disparities permeate matter of weeks for us to According to Twitter’s after a costly libel the housing sector, healthcare, adjust to new rules and a ‘new website, that policy prohibits case involving even the way black and brown normal’. Change does not promoting violence against or the food writer people are portrayed in the need time; it just needs to directly attacking or Jack Monroe. media. Black and Asian happen. Trusted legal advisers
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The death of George Floyd took of the National Front. I truly believe health care or transport or social care and damage they are causing, but place thousands of miles away – in that we are a much, much less racist or any of the other essential services because of the damage they are doing another country, under another society than we were, in many ways that have kept our country going. to the cause they claim to represent. jurisdiction – and yet we simply far happier and better. And it is BAME communities, They are hijacking a peaceful cannot ignore the depth of emotion But we must also frankly tragically, that have paid a protest and undermining it in the eyes that has been triggered by that acknowledge that there is so much disproportionate price. of many who might otherwise be spectacle, of a black man losing his more to do – in eradicating prejudice, So no, I will not support those who sympathetic. life at the hands of the police. and creating opportunity, and the flout the rules on social distancing, for And as a society, we can and must In this country and around the government I lead is committed to the obvious reason that we risk a new do better. world his dying words – I can’t that effort. infection at a critical time and just as This month, on the 22nd of June, we breathe – have awakened an anger And so I say yes, you are right, we we have made huge progress. celebrate the arrival of the Empire and a widespread and are all right, to say Black Lives And no, I will not support or Windrush in 1948, and we remember incontrovertible, undeniable feeling Matter; and to all those who have indulge those who break the law, or the contribution of the Afro- of injustice, a feeling that people from chosen to protest peacefully and who attack the police, or desecrate public Caribbean workers – in the NHS and black and minority ethnic groups do have insisted on social distancing – I monuments. across all public services – who face discrimination: in education, in say, yes of course I hear you, and I We have a democracy in this helped to rebuild this country after employment, in the application of the understand. country. If you want to change the the war. criminal law. four great offices of state held by a But I must also say that we are in a urban landscape, you can stand for And today, once again, we face a And we who lead and who govern man and a woman of Indian origin; time of national trial, when for election, or vote for someone who great task: to relaunch this country simply can’t ignore those feelings and yes, I am proud of the work I months this whole country has come will. after Coronavirus. So let’s work because in too many cases, I am began to lead more than ten years together to fight a deadly plague. And so I must say clearly that those peacefully, lawfully, to defeat racism afraid, they will be founded on a cold ago to recruit and promote more After such sacrifice, we cannot now who attack public property or the and discrimination wherever we find reality. young black people, in the police and let it get out of control. police –who injure the police officers it, and let us continue to work Yes, I am proud to lead the most other walks of life. It is BAME communities who have who are trying to keep us all safe – together across all the communities ethnically diverse government in the This country has made huge strides. been at the forefront of the struggle those people will face the full force of of this country, as we put Britain back history of this country, with two of the I remember the 1970s, and the horror against coronavirus – whether in the law; not just because of the hurt on its feet. June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 23 24 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Business 25
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Retention of Title Clauses ith the government beginning Under the Sale of Goods Act 1979, title to lift some of the restrictions in goods passes to the buyer when the W imposed after the COVID-19 contracting parties intend it to pass and outbreak, a number of businesses are the seller can, as a term of the contract, able to trade again for the first time in reserve the right of disposal. A ROT three months. However, the severity of clause in the contract is evidence that the economic downturn caused by the the parties did not intend for title in the pandemic is likely to hit many goods to pass to the buyer prior to full businesses hard and some will not payment even though the goods have survive. been delivered to the buyer. When businesses or companies go Although a ROT clause enables the bust, in addition to the employees seller to recover good which have been whose jobs are at risk, suppliers who delivered, that will only be possible if have supplied goods to those businesses the goods are identifiable and have not are likely to receive only a fraction, if been mixed or incorporated into other any, of the value of those goods. That is goods as part of a manufacturing unless their contracts of supply contain process. a retention of title (ROT) clause. Some ROT clauses contain an “all A ROT clause allows the seller to monies” clause. Whereas a simple ROT retain title to goods which have been clause only prevents title passing in delivered to a buyer until the buyer has goods which are the subject of a paid for the goods in particular contract, an all monies clause full. These clauses reserves title to the seller in respect of are designed to goods that have been supplied to the protect the unpaid buyer by the seller in other contracts seller against a until all of the goods have been paid for. buyer’s insolvency The advantage of an all monies clause is by giving the that it avoids the need for the seller to seller priority allocate the goods delivered to specific over other invoices as title to the goods does not creditors in pass until the buyer has paid all sums relation to the due to the seller. goods For a ROT clause to be effective the concerned. seller must ensure that it is incorporated into the contract between the parties and that the buyer is contracting on the seller’s terms and conditions and not the buyer’s terms as it is highly likely that the buyer’s terms will specify that title passes upon delivery. A clause in the seller’s terms and conditions will be ineffective if the contract is based on the buyer’s terms. If the seller needs to enforce ROT clause TURBOCHARGED then he needs to act promptly once he discovers that a Troy Autopoint’s been been buyer has become insolvent or insolvency revving it up for over 55 years appears likely. If you require assistance with the preparation of as one of the most reputable agreements to include ROT clauses or to enforce such a service and tyre specialists clause or on any COVID-19 related industry accreditations companies just cannot issue then please Continued from page 31 tucked under it’s belt, and match!” contact Luke Patel on with a reputation that goes MOT testing service is 0113 227 9316 or email “I’ve been lucky enough beyond Yorkshire’s borders another popular part of the him at to work with some fantastic is one of the region’s business. “[email protected]”. people. All the senior staff leading suppliers of “We offer a fast, efficient have between 15 and 30 affordable quality tyres. service at a discounted years’ motor experience, so Servicing over 25,000 price and a no obligation I know our customers are vehicles a year, the quote for any repairs that in excellent hands. business has won may be required. “We have always strived excellence awards for ten- “From a simple oil to give our customers good years-running from West change to a major service honest service at a fair Yorkshire Trading including cambelt changes, price. Small jobs can often Standards. we have the equipment be carried out on a ‘while- “With stock of more than and the knowledge to offer you-wait’ basis and 1500 tyres on the shelf and you not just a customers relax in our ready to fit, we aim to keep comprehensive modern air-conditioned you on the road with the maintenance package but and heated waiting areas.” minimum of delay and at also a cost effective way to Please contact Luke Patel Troy Autopoint has many prices that big national maintain your car.” on 0113 227 9316 or by email at [email protected] Get £10 off your next service by downloading the voucher at https://www.troyautopoint.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Business 27 28 Business www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Life & Style 29
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When it comes to favourite 59% of the total takeaway lockdown takeaway food, searches in Northern Ireland, families across the UK have 57% in England, 52% in Wales been voting with their feet - or and 48% in Scotland. more likely their computer To get under the crust of the Leeds ranks high mouse. data, the survey examined With many of the UK’s online activity to find out favourite restaurants and fast which UK city had the largest food outlets remaining closed, pizza fan base. Of the total it’s no surprise that UK takeaway searches, it was a takeaway sales are currently whopping 66.5% of Leeds in lockdown’s booming. residents opting for the cheesy The survey, conducted by treat. This was followed closely Ascensor, reviewed lockdown by Coventry at 66% and search trends, using fast-food Sheffield at 64%. keywords. The results paint a Ascensor spokesperson mouth-watering picture of fast- Lucy Bolland said “Let’s not food fancies. The investigation scoff at this data. Any way you favourite covered search terms including slice it, pizza is the lockdown takeaway curry, pizza, Chinese, takeaway favourite, topping fried chicken and burgers. the choice for customers. Pizza topped the survey as Hungry consumers enjoy the UK’s lockdown takeaway spending their hard-earned of choice and ranked as the dough on this tasty treat. The takeaway survey favourite in each UK nation. winner is clear and there’s not The Italian snack achieved mushroom for argument.” June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Life & Style 33 34 Life & Style www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Entertainment 35
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2020 has proved to be a difficult one for Bollywood, with the industry losing many gems including Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Wajid Khan, and Sushant Singh Rajput. Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic death shocked India and bollywood fans across the globe. The prominent actor in Indian films and television programs, was found dead on Sunday14th June in his home in Mumbai. He was 34. His post-mortem report confirmed that his death was due to suicide by hanging. Continued on page 36 36 Entertainment www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition Sushant Singh Rajput had revealed that he fears ‘death’ the most
of what happens when people Award, a coveted honour in the when they die too. Hindi-language film industry of Sushant started his acting India. career on television, where he In 2016 he starred in ‘M.S. was best known for his role as a Dhoni: The Untold Story’, about car mechanic, Manav the rise of the Indian cricketer Deshmukh, in ‘Pavitra Rishta,’ a Mahendra Singh Dhoni. It was soap opera that debuted in 2009. one of the highest-grossing On the work front, he was Bollywood films of 2016, and #RIP shooting for his upcoming film, Sushant was again praised for ‘Dil Bechara’ co-starring his performance, netting several Elaborating more, the TV debutant Sanjana Sanghi. The award nominations and one win. Continued from page 35 heartthrob had said in the three movie marks the debut In an interview he said: “I’ve His fans, friends, and family hours that he sleeps, he is not in directorial of Mukesh Chhabra. always wanted to be an members have been sharing his control of himself and he does Sushant had made his astronaut, but then talked myself memories on social media as a not know who he is, and that Bollywood debut in 2013 as a into becoming a pilot. Later, I tribute to the late actor ever scares him. gifted but troubled cricket settled for a career in since. Then he admitted that he player in ‘Kai Po Che’, a film engineering. I finally became an Recently, a throwback feared death most of all, mainly based on a novel by Chetan actor, knowing I’d probably get interview came to surface where because he wouldn’t be in Bhagat. For his performance he to live my dream playing all Sushant spoke about his fears. control of himself and is scared was nominated for a Filmfare three roles.” Pakistan’s veteran TV recovers from Covid-19 Legendary TV actress and virus, along with a special shout out director Rubina Ashraf, 60, who for close friend Badar Khalil for has been battling Covid-19, has being there for her during this thanked her fans for their love and difficult time. prayers during her recovery. “Your love saved me guys!! Being in a ‘critical condition’ two Thank you for all the prayers." weeks ago, Rubina contracted the Her daughter, actress Minna coronavirus on 3rd June. She was Tariq, shared a tribute to her shifted into intensive care at a mother on Monday 22nd June to hospital in Karachi after her health welcome her home, saying: “This deteriorated rapidly. woman who I am so proud to call But it seems she is now well on my mother fought with all her heart the road to recovery, according to to come back to me, I cannot her husband Tariq Mirza. explain in words how much you The star shared an update on have taught me in the past 3 weeks, Instagram for fans, thanking them you truly are a force of nature and a for their prayers as she fought the fighter." June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Entertainment 37 38 Entertainment www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 39
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finishing touch to this highly desirable lightweight forged alloy wheels and Continued from page 39 design. an Alcantara steering wheel. The Lotus Exige Sport 410 20th Remaining options include carbon All versions come with upgraded Anniversary is available in one of fibre sill trim, lightweight lithium-ion exterior features commemorating the three bespoke exterior colours all battery and titanium lightweight Exige Series 1 from the year 2000. taken from the Exige Series 1, namely exhaust. These are the body-coloured roof, Chrome Orange, Laser Blue and The price of the Lotus Exige Sport side air intake pods and rear wing, Calypso Red. In addition, customers 410 20th Anniversary is £79,900 plus the black 'shark fin' stone chip can select Saffron Yellow - a colour (€83,613), which represents £5,412 protector ahead of the rear wheel. reminiscent of the original Norfolk worth of extras over the standard The nostalgia is carried over to the Mustard Yellow - Motorsport Black Sport 410. The first cars will be with interior, where there's a choice of or Arctic Silver. customers in selected international different coloured Alcantara trims, The car's list of standard markets later this year. and each seat is decorated with equipment includes Nitron three-way Ema Forster, Head of Product panelled stitching which echoes that adjustable dampers. These have Marketing, Lotus, said: "The Exige acclaimed from the moment it was Vehicle Attributes, Lotus, added: of the original car. variable bump and re-bound settings Sport 410 20th Anniversary builds on launched and always 'For The "From the very first drives of the Also part of the new car's customer that enable the driver to personalise the Exige's unrivaled levels of Drivers', it is as raw and agile today development car the Exige displayed appeal is the unique '20th the suspension to suit driving style handling and performance. This as it was 20 years ago. The Exige new levels of ability. It set new Anniversary' black silhouette logo and environment, for example, on the special edition of one of our most delivers on Lotus' core values of standards for Lotus road and race featuring a striking profile image of road or a race track. The front splitter, acclaimed sports cars ever will exceptional handling, outstanding cars, perfectly illustrating our core the Series 1. It's visible on the front front access panel and rear tailgate continue the Lotus ethos of being grip and aerodynamic expertise. values of performance through light wings above the side repeaters and on are all made from carbon fibre. born for the track and bred for the Constructed around a driver-focused weight, aerodynamics and handling. It the rear bumper. Inside it's A number of features which are road." interior, it dispenses a pure, really is a race car for the road; I've embroidered on the seat backs and optional extras on the Exige are fitted Designed, engineered and hand- immersive and exhilarating driving competed and won races in every embossed on the car's dashboard as standard on the 20th Anniversary built in Hethel, Norfolk, the Exige experience unlike anything else on version of the Exige, from the Series 1 'build plaque'. A distinctive '20' logo car. These include DAB digital radio was created to be an ultra-lightweight the road. to the Series 3, and always walked on the rear wing end-plates adds the with Bluetooth, cruise control, ultra- performance coupe. Critically Gavan Kershaw, Director of away with a grin on my face." June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 41
Since new car registrations fell worst storm in a generation, measures so drastically during April and May, to drive cash flow, stimulate demand these discounts suggest that New car costs slashed by nearly 25% and, above all, maintain our dealerships are keen to shift an competitiveness are essential.” abundance of stock and capitalise A possible £1.5 billion scrappage on increased demand. scheme could potentially encourage Car showrooms across England sales for the struggling industry. The have dramatically lowered their prices as showrooms get back to business SMMT believes an increased subsidy in a bid to lure buyers after lockdown. of £2,500 off the price of a car when Costs have been slashed by almost SV can be yours with a 24.2% manufacturing over the last few May proved a tough month for the motorists scrap their older vehicles 25% for some models, after dealers discount, reducing the price tag by as months means there’s no certainty industry with new registrations down could see a further 600,000 new opened their doors to the public on 4th much as £6,752. about how long discounts will last. by a staggering 89%. motors hit the road. June for the first time in 10 weeks. Since new car registrations fell so The Society of Motor Manufacturers SMMT’s Mike Hawes said: “It has If you’re looking for your next set of Fans of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class drastically during April and May, these and Traders (SMMT) hopes the move been a black week for UK Automotive wheels, RAC Cars lists over 300,000 estate have enjoyed the biggest discounts suggest that dealerships are will help sales bounce back after it with devastating job cuts across retail new and used options sold from an saving, with a whopping £16,500 off keen to shift an abundance of stock revealed closed showrooms are and manufacturing coming hard on the Approved Dealer network which the list price. and capitalise on increased demand. costing the Treasury £61 million every heels of earlier losses. conducts an 82 point check on every Meanwhile, a new Volkswagen Golf However, a significant lull in day. “As the sector strives to weather the vehicle.
Pure electric vehicles will be The initiatives may help the to support advances in electric and given distinctive ‘green’ number Government reach its aim of net hydrogen vehicles, as well as plates in a move that may help zero greenhouse gas emissions by charging infrastructure. Green number owners of the cleaner vehicles 2050, but could be met with hostility A further £2 million will be access a range of perks. from drivers of traditional available to small and medium Local authorities could use the combustion engine vehicles. businesses to support their research easily identifiable plates to help A similar green licence plate into battery technology. offer discounted parking, entry to system for cleaner vehicles is Mr Shapps said: “Green number plates for low emission zones and other already in place in Ontario, Canada. plates could unlock a number of schemes. Cars with the plates are permitted incentives for drivers and increase A green strip will appear on the to use car pool lanes with one awareness of cleaner vehicles on left-hand side of number plates person travelling in the vehicle. our roads. from the autumn and according to They are also given no-cost access “A green recovery is key to electric cars Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, to toll roads.2 helping us achieve our net zero the designs will help show “that a The Department for Transport’s carbon commitments while also greener transport future is within £12 million for research into zero- promoting economic growth. our grasp.” emissions vehicles has been made “We’re supporting small Plans for the new-look plates through the Office for Low businesses to develop the transport will appear were revealed back in October last Emission Vehicles (Olev) and tech of the future through a year. Yesterday’s announcement delivered through Innovate UK. multimillion pound investment, confirmed their design, start date A £10 million zero-emission ensuring that UK businesses remain and a £12 million investment into vehicle innovation competition will at the forefront of low-carbon this autumn zero-emission vehicle research. invite applicants to bid for funding innovation and research.’’ 42 Motors www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition
Top 10 errors MMoottoorriissttss made by drivers ssttrruuggggllee ttoo since lockdown 1. Stalled 2. Struggled to parallel park 3. Forgot to indicate get to grips 4. get to grips Scraped wheels on kerb 5. Had to think carefully about what each pedal does wwiitthh ddrriivviinngg 6. Not checking mirrors when pulling away 7. Forgot where the filler cap was again after 8. Forgot to again after turn the ignition key 9. Not shut the door properly lloocckkddoowwnn 10. Not put their seatbelt on A fifth of motorists have struggled to get to grips with driving again - after being off the road during lockdown. The average UK car is driven more than 7,000 miles per year - or an average of 583 miles per Ready, set, go month, according to MOT data. But a survey of 2,000 motorists revealed that over the past 28 days the average driver has Motorists are being urged to ‘Get Road inflation, a battery health test, headlights covered just 90 miles - with 30 per cent driving 25 Ready’ after research revealed millions and brake lights, screen wash, AdBlue, miles or fewer. are risking a blowout by driving with coolant and oil levels, and is intended to With so little driving, 18 per cent have struggled underinflated tyres following weeks of not help keep motorists in control and to get back to normal behind the wheel of a car. using their cars. reassure them at this critical time. Of those who have found it difficult to adjust to A survey of 2,000 motorists found just Halfords has capacity to carry out being back on the road, 28 per cent had stalled four in 10 can correctly identify the low 25,000 Road Ready Car Checks a week, their car, 21 per cent had scraped their wheels on tyre pressure warning light when it pops which would normally cost £15, at any the kerb and more than one in five have forgotten up on the dashboard. Halfords retail store or And 50 per cent of drivers Autocentre. to indicate. This includes radar and camera sensors on the Four in 10 motorists said they hadn’t visited a who have encountered the Almost seven per cent of all Kona Electric which can automatically brake if it warning light have ignored it - cars fail their MOT due to filling station over the past 28 days, with 12 per cent detects a possible collision with a vehicle, despite underinflated tyres defective tyres, according to admitting that they had forgotten which side or pedestrian or cyclist. placing excess pressure on the DVSA. end they fill up or charge their car. It ties in with research by the manufacturer the edges of the tyre, causing Tyre pressure can fall due The survey, carried out by Hyundai, also which revealed that since the start of lockdown, 18 them to wear more rapidly. to a natural leakage of air revealed almost half (48 per cent) of motorists are per cent have had a near-miss with a cyclist as However, with cars through the walls of the tyre, concerned that the standard of road users' driving either a driver or pedestrian. remaining parked up over the drops in ambient temperature will be worse now restrictions have started to be More than four in 10 (44 per cent) of those past two months, checks on and slow puncture. lifted. surveyed by OnePoll for Hyundai admitted they tyres, lights and battery are More than one third (35 per More than four in 10 (44 per cent) think road were concerned about the prospect of an increase likely to have been neglected cent) of those polled admitted users have been driving faster during lockdown, of cyclists on the road. further due to a lack of use. to driving around with with just 10 per cent believing they have been Engineers working on the zero emission Kona But with just 68 per cent of underinflated tyres in the past driving more slowly. drivers surveyed by Halfords because there was a queue at Electric, which has a range of up to 278 miles, have knowing the correct tyre the petrol station. The study follows numerous cases where police also developed Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which forces across the UK have spoken out about pressure for their car, and And almost one quarter (23 reduces the risk of a collision with approaching with the average driver checking their per cent) said they didn’t put air in their shocking driving during lockdown. traffic when reversing out of narrow areas with tyre pressure just once every three tyres because they didn’t want to pay to However, one third of the drivers surveyed said poor visibility. months, the consequences of non- do it. they have been driving more cautiously since the A spokesperson for Hyundai UK said: “Absence roadworthy tyres could be serious. But 10 per cent of drivers incorrectly start of the pandemic. can make the heart grow fonder and our research Underinflated tyres are more likely to think underinflated tyres can improve fuel Hyundai conducted the research as its found that 45 per cent of motorists have missed suffer a blowout, use more fuel, make efficiency, despite it being estimated that showrooms across England reopen following new driving because of lockdown. steering heavier and affect the car’s ride a tyre with 20 per cent less air uses 20 guidelines from the government. “Like with many things, there can be a few quality. per cent more fuel. To boost road safety, the car manufacturer’s teething issues after a break and driving is no Halfords has now launched its ‘Get For more information on how to book in Kona Electric model is fitted with ‘Smartsense’ - different. Road Ready pledge’, to help motorists a free Road Ready Car Check go to which is made up of numerous pieces of intelligent "With a little care and practice though, I’m sure safely return to the roads, offering a free https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batteri technology designed to protect occupants as well 30 minute service. es/car-batteries/full-car-check- that motorists will soon get their confidence back This covers checks on tyre depth, tyre 315006.html as people outside of the vehicle. behind the wheel.” June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 43
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The 8C Competizione was both a return to the roots of Alfa Romeo and a testbed for the future
The 8C Competizione was both a starts from its name. "8C" refers to missing from Alfa Romeo road cars return to the roots of Alfa Romeo the eight cylinder cars designed by since the early 1990s. The result was a and a testbed for the future. It was Vittorio Jano, cars which in the 1930s car with an optimal weight/power created in the middle of a process of won races all over the world including ratio, able to reach 62mph from reorganisation in the automotive four wins in a row at Le Mans and stationary in just 4.2 seconds. sector as it prepared to face the new three at the Mille Miglia. Then there was the little matter of millennium. It became the banner "Competizione", on the other hand, style. Romeo style, and became a natural used a cradle-like monocoque frame, around which Alfa Romeo would was the name of the 6C 2500 that The almost swollen bonnet seemed inspiration for all later models, such completely made from carbon fibre redefine its identity and values, a Juan Manuel Fangio drove in the to bite the tarmac, its profile soft and as MiTo and Giulietta. However, the and made with technology derived stylistic and technical point of 1950 Mille Miglia. sinuous with a horizontal cut uniting 8C also had a close relative in the 4C. from Formula 1. The material, departure for future product Created to synthesise and relaunch the wheel arches, joining them to the A compact technological and sensual composed of unidirectional fibres, planning. the quintessence of Alfa Romeo, the "muscular" shape of the rear supercar, it was clearly related to the was pre-impregnated with a special In early 2006, Sergio Marchionne 8C echoed technical themes dear to mudguard and the rear window was 8C but without having to bear the resin before being subjected to a gave the signal to launch the series the brand since the beginning. wrapped by the uprights, which burden of being a limited edition. process known as "cooking". With production of a concept car that had Lightness was enhanced by the extended backwards until they With the 4C, Alfa Romeo returned this treatment, the cradle could be generated so much excitement at the "dual frame" and by the use of tapered on the tail. to the compact sports market by made in a single piece and was able to 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. aluminium, titanium, carbon and It resembled a quiz on design from offering cutting-edge materials and perfectly perform its structural tasks Alfa Romeo Centro Stile, under composite materials, the weight brand history. Its "eyes" came from technological solutions, combined despite weighing only 65kg. the management of designer balance between front and rear was the 33 Stradale, slightly higher than with maximum lightness and The 4C engine too was ultra-light. Wolfgang Egger, redefined the obtained using a “transaxle” system the bonnet line; its rear recalled that extraordinary dynamic qualities. The 1,750cc four-cylinder in-line original design in just eight months (longitudinal front wheel drive and of the '61 Giulietta SZ, the first The Alfa Romeo designers decided engine, entirely made of aluminium, and presented the definitive rear-axle gearbox) and driving "truncated tail"; the circular rear not to maximise the power, instead generated up to 240hp. To ensure production version at the Paris Motor precision was further refined through lights are a tribute to the Giulia TZ. keeping the weight down so it came optimal weight distribution, it was Show. The 8C collected 1,400 orders the use of suspension systems with The 8C played with the past, as in at just over 1,000kg, giving it a placed in a transversal rear position. from all over the world in a few double transverse arms on both axles. though the Alfa Romeo Centro Stile weight/power ratio of less than The gearbox used a double dry clutch weeks, and the 500 numbered models The 8C boasted a powerful engine, was paying tribute to a whole era of 4kg/hp. Two values that guaranteed system. It achieved top speeds of over planned were sold out well before it a 4.7-litre V8 delivering 450hp, but car design. maximum agility and thrilling 158mph, accelerating from zero to began production. above all it marked a return to the The 8C Competizione summarised performance. 62mph in 4.5seconds. The story of the 8C Competizione rear-axle gearbox, which had been the most classic canons of Alfa To achieve the desired lightness it 44 Classifieds www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition
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It is Strava, data from which has now packets of jelly babies, chocolate part in an attempt to beat the world cycle 900 miles in five days from open to the public and takes regular been sent to the Guinness World and crisps. record for the longest static cycle Headingley, Leeds to Toulouse, referrals from GPs, charging just £20 Records for verification. He said: “The diet was designed ride. Spain in time for the Leeds Rhinos for six sessions, a fraction of the cost Jamie admitted the challenge was to keep me going, not just physically He was part of a 19-strong team, vs Catalan`s Super League fixture compared to the private sector. tougher than he expected: “I am a but mentally, with lots of easy which included Super League stars but the coronavirus outbreak meant Their work has transformed sporty person. I’ve done a few iron sugars, some salts and so on. I kept Keith Senior, Ewan Dowes, Chev they had to think of something else. teaching and practice in man challenges, I like to run and off caffeine during the day, so I Walker, Wayne Godwin, and Gareth Father-of-two Jamie, 45, who physiotherapy and sports cycle, but this was one of the hardest could have some at night to keep Carvell, among others, who between spent six years as a physiotherapist rehabilitation and is being used as a challenges I’ve done. awake.” them cycled thousands of miles over in Super League, with stints at positive example by other “I went through several rough Jamie, who took part in a cycling a 30-hour period. Bradford Bulls and Hull FC, is part institutions. patches, where I had no energy. It Jamie, who is originally from of the Physiotherapy and Sport Jamie said: “The original plan was was tough to keep going, especially challenge from Barcelona to Leeds Huddersfield and now lives in Rehabilitation team at the to cycle from Leeds to Catalan for from 2am to 4am but then other more than a decade ago, said he was Rothwell, Leeds, managed just over University of Bradford, which has the Leeds game as part of this but times I suddenly found lots of proud of the achievement and was 577 miles during his 30 hours - been recognised nationally with a Covid put an end to that but rather energy. I think I did some of my best now having a well-deserved rest… averaging over 19 miles per hour. Collaborative Award for Teaching than pack it in we took it indoors. numbers from 4am to 6am.” ahead of his next challenge. The record attempt came about Excellence (CATE) from Advance The previous record was 28 hours At one point they had 20,000 “The day after, I could not stand after Jamie and his friends decided HE, the most prestigious team continuous in a spin studio. We did people viewing them on YouTube. up without feeling sick,” he said. “It to raise money for charity Rugby award available for learning and 30.” To keep him going during the was a bit easier the day after that. I League Cares and Motor Neurone teaching in Higher Education. The team cycled from 6.30am on marathon stint, he prepared 25 don’t think I’ll be cycling as far Disease Ass-ociation after friend This highly sought after award Saturday May 30 all the way 500ml bottles of water mixed with again but I would like to do the Rob Burrows was recently recognises the team’s creation of a through to 12.30pm on Sunday, carbohydrates and electrolytes. He North Coast 500.” 46 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition Gunning for glory 18-year-old Amaar Akbar set to make professional debut under Seeded number one in England by the England Boxing Association, 18- year-old Amaar Akbar already had a great run in the national elite boxing tournament last year. Now the Frank Warren banner former Mirfield Grammar School student awaits to make his professional debut. Dewsbury-born and bred, Akbar beat five opponents last year to reach the finals of the most prestigious boxing event in the amateur calendar. This year he’ll be one of the youngest ever to be showcasing his ability at the epicentre of British boxing under Frank Warren’s illustrious banner. “I got into boxing around four- years ago, and from the off my coaches and other people in boxing said I had talent,” says Akbar. “I’ve always had an interest in combat sport; from boxing to MMA, and have grown up in a family which have been big around sports - especially boxing. “I’m very proud to be representing Dewsbury at the top level of the sport in England,” says Akbar. Due to coronavirus restrictions in place, Akbar’s been busy preparing to grace the squared circle, he’s been training up to three times a day five or six days a week at Warrior Breed Boxing Gym under the watchful eye of his coach - dad Zahir Akbar. Studying a sporting course at Bradford College, Akbar has been a regular sparring partner with ex British champion Tyrone Nurse from Huddersfield - a respected name on the boxing circuit; and Bilal Rehman former English champion. He was also asked to help out with sparring with David Ava Avanesyan - former world champion and current European champion against his bout with England’s Josh Kelly. Speaking about sparring with boxing icons, Amaar says: “Not only am I honoured, I’ve learnt so much from one of the best in the world. “I fully understand the thrill of the boxing business and the need to perform in order to cement my place among the very best. “In relation to this tournament, I’m one of the youngest to reach the finals. I had to beat a lot of good men June 2020 - 3rd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Sport 47 Welcome to Yorkshire’s recovery plan Back page story continued key decision makers. “We saw a big volume of organic In the last few weeks the impressions across our social decision to rebrand the accounts in April when lockdown organisation’s membership social really kicked in reaching 4,108,503 media feeds, to have a greater accounts in April alone, up by 24% focus on industry specific news, compared to March. has paid off with visitors turning to “Our creative and digital team, in www.Industry.yorkshire.com for fact the whole organisation, has information and guidance on worked non-stop since COVID-19 COVID-19 specific related content. struck. Our aim was to lead from the Traffic to the industry website front with engaging, yet important, during May was up by 52%, with information for the industry. again a big increase from new “I think these statistics prove visitors (85%). more than ever that Welcome to The most popular pages visited Yorkshire is a viable proposition, but related to a series of ‘tourism more importantly has a huge part to recovery plan’ webinars which were play in the region’s recovery, both as oversubscribed on each occasion. an economy and tourist destination. This positive news for Yorkshire’s The suggestion is that the UK visitor economy comes ahead of the ‘staycation’ market is really set to tourism organisation’s decision to boom.” release a recovery plan for the Welcome to Yorkshire also saw a region under the banner of Reopen, big increase in their social media tourism resurgence now and post- current and changing Government £9bn to the county’s economy and Recover and Rebuild. engagement across the last six COVID-19, collaboratively working guidelines, when the time is right. employs almost 225,000 people, but Welcome to Yorkshire Chief weeks, with Twitter, Facebook, with the county’s business and For some this has already happened, has taken a big hit as a result of the Executive James Mason said “I have Instagram & LinkedIn all seeing tourism representatives on a robust for others the planning part is well coronavirus crisis. Now more than made no secret about the fact that great growth. recovery plan. underway. ever, it’s crucial to work as we have so much digital potential Welcome to Yorkshire have With the aim to reopen, recover Ensuring businesses are prepared #YorkshireTogether to support a going forward and this can provide accepted the challenge to act as the and rebuild our much-loved is of paramount importance, as the safe, sustainable future and promote valuable insight for the industry and conduit for the region’s crucial attractions and locations, following Yorkshire tourism sector is worth all that it has to offer. “In relation to this tournament, I’m one of the youngest to reach the finals. I had to beat a lot of good men to get here, five straight bouts which were fatiguing both mentally and physically.” to get here, five straight feel I can deal with bouts which were anything. I learnt this fatiguing both mentally after the death of my and physically. younger brother who “I have very strong sadly died due to a heart faith and place everything condition. on Allah SWT. As long as “Looking to the future, I train hard, winning and I’d like to represent my losing comes from the country, and beyond that Almighty. aim is to be world “It’s with this belief I champion.” 48 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk June 2020 - 3rd Edition Welcome to Yorkshire’s recovery plan Substantial steps have been increased as the UK re-emerges Traffic to members’ listing pages taken in Yorkshire’s tourism from lockdown. saw an increase of 45% with links recovery plan progression as In the month of May, directly to member websites also Welcome to Yorkshire reveal www.yorkshire.com saw traffic up by 42%. some very encouraging data, increase by 47% compared to suggesting interest in the county as April with 91% of visitors clicking a place to visit has dramatically on the website for the first time. Continued on page 55 Published by Media Buzz.