Saeed Atcha MBE DL

If you’d have told 15 year old me that Prince William would be giving me an MBE on behalf of the Queen, I’d have told you where to go! I feel so proud and my journey has not been without its challenges — some of them huge where I question my entire existence...

@AvantiWestCoast Please look after the driver and crew in relation to this. They are doing their wonderful best. 18:14 MAN-EUS.

# Qatar The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Qatar. Register your presence if you're in Qatar (Warnings and insurance). ow.ly/u71e50YnAHa

# United Arab Emirates. The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates. Register your presence if you're in the United Arab Emirates (Warnings and insurance). ow.ly/rF1O50YnAHJ

أعلنت السلطات المختصة في دبي أنه قد تم اعتراض طائرة مسيّرة تسببت شظاياها في وقوع حريق محدود في الواجهة الخارجية من فندق برج العرب، وقد تمكنت فرق الدفاع المدني من السيطرة على الحادث دون وقوع أي إصابات.

Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. Four staff sustained injuries and received prompt medical attention. Due to contingency plans already in place, most of the terminals were previously cleared of passengers. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Outdated videos and images of past fire incidents in Dubai are circulating on social media. This content is misleading and does not reflect the current situation. The public and media are urged to rely solely on official sources for accurate information and refrain from sharing unverified material. Legal action will be taken against those who publish or republish such content in violation of UAE law.

Dubai authorities confirm that an incident occurred in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area. Emergency response teams were deployed immediately and the site has been secured. Dubai Civil Defence has confirmed that the resulting fire is now under control. Four individuals sustained injuries and have been transferred to medical facilities. The safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors remain the highest priority. Authorities continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the public. The public is urged to remain calm, rely solely on verified information from official sources, and refrain from circulating videos or images on social media. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Dear citizens and residents, If you hear an explosion or a siren while driving, please follow these instructions: Adhere to the designated speed limits and drive carefully. Clear the left lane to avoid accidents.

Due to reported missile attacks, British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates should immediately shelter in place. Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities.

Last night I spoke on Newsnight about my £90k student loan. But what I wanted to highlight was the generational inequality young people have faced. Over the last decade my generation has experienced falling living standards, housing that feels completely out of reach, and a student finance system where maintenance grants were scrapped meaning graduates from backgrounds like mine leave university with the highest levels of debt. 🧵

This report spotlights why. Disadvantage shows up in recruitment decisions, progression and pay, access to networks and power, who gets heard, and who is filtered out. Much of this is left to goodwill rather than accountability. Need more action. 2/2 @AndyBurnhamGM @nazirafzal

Socio-economic background remains one of the biggest predictors of life chances in the UK - yet it sits outside our equalities framework. When I was Social Mobility Commissioner, I pushed for socio-economic background to be part of the Equality Act - 1/2

The selections for Labour candidates needs to be more democratic and we should end NEC impositions of candidates. Local Party members should select their candidates for every election.

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Wishing you lots of love, joy, and special moments with those who matter most. Thinking of those spending this time alone and our public services working tirelessly over the holidays.

Young people leaving care face tough challenges in life, often without the support they need. We're changing that with free prescriptions, dental treatment and eyecare until the age of 25, plus NHS job opportunities. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

The Lord-Lieutenant @DianeHawkins_LL was delighted to work with the Royal Foundation and @itvcorrie to host this fantastic event where she was able to personally thank people who work tirelessly in their communities across Greater Manchester supporting others #TogetherAtChristmas

🇬🇧🇸🇦 A privilege to join the UK Embassy in Riyadh for His Majesty the King’s Birthday party 🎈 So lovely to meet new faces and connect with friends! Thanks for the invitation @SCHitchenFCDO @UKinSaudiArabia

#WeWillRememberThem   It was an honour and privilege to join in the service and represent His Majesty the King’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, in Blackrod, at the Remembrance Service today. @RoyalFamily @GMLO_UK

The Lord-Lieutenant is delighted to announce the appointment of 12 new Deputy Lieutenants which was posted in the @TheGazetteUK today. The Lieutenancy congratulates and welcomes them all. thegazette.co.uk/notice/4980070 manchesterlieutenancy.org/new-deputy-lie…

Today we have witnessed a vile attack on our Jewish community on its holiest day. We condemn whoever is responsible and will do everything within our power to keep people safe. We stand with GM’s Jewish community at this time and will work through the day to support them. 🙏🏻