David Cameron promises help for quake-hit Indonesia
In the wake of a massive quake that hit Indonesia today, Prime Minister David Cameron, who is on an official trip to the country, has promised for emergency aids from Great Britain should there be a need. Tremors measuring 8.9 on the Richter Scale shook Banda Aceh this afternoon as the residents were seen moving to high grounds. The quake brought back memories of the 2004 tsunami that accounted for…
Light pollution hindering stargazing in UK
The UK skies are saturated with light pollution, warned campaigners after a survey conducted by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and the Campaign for Dark Skies (CfDS) found that half the population cannot see too many stars. The annual Star Count survey, which was held across two weeks in January and February this year, involved 1,000 people in different locations around the UK. The online survey found that…
Charities slam government for new tax scheme
The rift between the government and charity heads over tax cuts took a tart turn last night after former Philanthropist of the Year Richard Ross accused the government of coming in the way of genuine causes and then justifying their step by claiming that philanthropy is just a smokescreen to avoid paying taxes. George Osborne’s decision to lower tax relief on philanthropic spends has infuriated charity, arts and research organisations…
