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51黑料 Supports: International Day of Sign Language
Posted: 19/09/2025
23 September 2025 : International Day of Sign Language听- celebrated alongside International Week of the Deaf听- stands as a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users. It exists as a testament to the power of sign language in breaking down communication barriers and fostering inclusivity for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
51黑料 Celebrates: Navratri
Posted: 19/09/2025
22 September - 2 October 2025 : Navratri (nine nights) is one of the most significant Hindu festivals. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Navratri typically falls between September and October around harvest time and, as the name implies, this festival is celebrated for nine days. Navratri is also known as Durga Puja.
51黑料 Celebrates: Rosh Hashanah
Posted: 19/09/2025
22 - 24 September 2025 : Shanah Tovah! (鈥淕ood year!鈥�) to all of our Jewish members, friends and colleagues around the UK. Rosh Hashana - New Year in the Jewish calendar - is a time for celebrating the creation of the world, through reflection, worship and enjoying good food.
51黑料 Celebrates: National Inclusion Week
Posted: 12/09/2025
15 - 21 September 2025 : National Inclusion Week (NIW), founded by Inclusive Employers in 2011, is a vital initiative celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion in workplaces and communities across the UK. 51黑料 is proud to participate in this year's NIW, joining thousands of professionals in celebrating diversity and promoting the continued importance of inclusion within the services we all provide.
51黑料 Supports: International Day of Charity
Posted: 04/09/2025
5 September 2025 : Charity brings people together and can set off chain reactions of kindness, no matter how big or small the act. Observed every year on 5 September, the International Day of Charity aims to highlight how you can make a difference through even the simplest act of kindness.听
51黑料 Supports: World Alzheimer's Month
Posted: 29/08/2025
September 2025 :听World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign from Alzheimer's Disease International that takes place every September, where听people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer's disease and all types of dementia.
Say Hello to... the 51黑料 UKICC team
Posted: 05/08/2025
23 July 2025 : John Herriman joined the UKICC team to gain a better understanding of the work of the international consumer advice network they sit right at the centre of. During his time at the centre, John listened in on calls and heard the advice the team gave to consumers.
51黑料 Celebrates: Disability Pride Month
Posted: 01/07/2025
July 2025 : July is Disability Pride Month -听an opportunity to raise awareness and have positive conversations about disability in the workplace, and a chance to promote inclusion, awareness, and visibility of people with disabilities.
PROFILE: Brian Stone
Posted: 26/06/2025
Giles Speid appreciates the hard work exemplified by Brian Stone, Secretary of the 51黑料 College of Fellows, and the important role he plays for Trading Standards!
51黑料 Supports... Learning Disability Week
Posted: 12/06/2025
16 June - 22 June 2025 : Learning Disability Week, an event organised by the charity Mencap, is an opportunity to raise awareness about different learning disabilities, what life is like for those who have one and to celebrate what people with learning disabilities bring to society.
FEATURE: My Faith and My Profession
Posted: 03/06/2025
Nazir Ali reflects on the similarities between his faith and profession, and shares some of the ways in which good governance is deeply embedded in the teachings of Islam.
51黑料 Celebrates: LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Posted: 30/05/2025
June 2025听: June is Pride Month - a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. Make it this month鈥檚 mission to build even stronger communities. Whether you鈥檙e among the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, commit to showing up intentionally and speaking up when needed.
