The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is launching a new scholarship scheme to encourage more British students from ethnic minorities to enter the farming sector. The RAU, one of the leading agricultural institutions in the UK, hopes the two undergraduate scholarships will increase diversity and equality in the industry - which is predominately made up of white workers. Analysis by Sky News has found that 97.2% of workers in agricultural, forestry and fishing are white, excluding seasonal workers, making it the least diverse job sector in the country. Dan Todhunter, director of academic services at the RAU, told Sky News increasing diversity in education could reduce barriers. He said: "We definitely think there needs to be space for everyone to play a part in agriculture in the land-based sector. Advertisement "If we can educate more people, train more people from a broader range of backgrounds, then they'll be more people available in the future … [Read more...] about Why farming in UK is predominantly white – and what’s being done to increase diversity
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COVID: On the road with the ‘vaccine convoys’ critical to keeping up the fight against coronavirus
It is difficult to know what COVID is doing to the people of Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the death toll has been vastly undercounted in much of the world, but poor data collection in most African countries makes it difficult to assess the true impact on the continent. Evidence on COVID -related deaths in South Africa suggests there are serious grounds for concern. Experts at South Africa’s Medical Research Council believe hundreds of thousands of deaths have been lost in the paperwork. The real death toll is thought to be three times the official number of 101,000. Health officials are also grappling with worryingly low rates of vaccination in many African countries. As a whole, only 17% of Africans have been fully vaccinated against COVID, a rate that lags far behind other parts of the world - like Europe (65.7%), Asia (69%), and South America (74.5%). These dismal numbers are compounded by the fact that the drive to vaccinate the public in … [Read more...] about COVID: On the road with the ‘vaccine convoys’ critical to keeping up the fight against coronavirus
Meghan makes ‘crucial misstep’ – ‘Hollywood turns on Sussexes’
Harry and Meghan: Americans are 'disenchanted' says Cohen Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top royal stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Novelist Celia Walden told GB News' Dan Wootton that Ms Markle had been branded "a figure of fun" in her hometown of California, Hollywood as residents turned their backs on the Sussexes. Ms Walden said Meghan made the "crucial misstep" of forgetting that the whole of the US loves the Queen, she added: "I thought maybe people would be protective of her out here, but not at all." She continued: "Anyone who is deemed to have affronted the Queen, or behaved badly in that regard, is just not going to go down well." Actress Rebel Wilson made a joke at the BAFTA's about the Oprah … [Read more...] about Meghan makes ‘crucial misstep’ – ‘Hollywood turns on Sussexes’