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It is staged by the charity Open City which campaigns to make London a more accessible, equitable and open city. [2] Starting in London in 1992 the festival has spread to over 60 of cities across the world. [3] During the Open House Festival, many buildings considered to be of architectural significance open their doors for free public tours.
UK interest rates rise from 1.75 to 2.25%, the biggest increase in 27 years, as the Bank of England attempts to curb inflation. [504] The UK government announces a 1.25% rise in National Insurance contributions will be reversed from 6 November. The planned Health and Social Care Levy will also be scrapped.
A ballot for 10,000 free tickets opened to the public on 24 February 2022 and closed at 23:59 on 23 March. [7] 7,500 tickets were reserved for key workers, volunteers, charities and members of the Armed Forces. 22,000 people attended the event. [6]
Doors Open Days (also known as Open House or Open Days in some communities) provide free access to buildings not normally open to the public. The first Doors Open Day took place in France in 1984, [1] [clarification needed] and the concept has spread to other places in Europe (see European Heritage Days), North America, [2] Australia and elsewhere.
The UK government confirms the lifting of compulsory vaccines for care home workers in England from 15 March. [ 49 ] The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) serving Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath has expressed its concern at the low number of five to eleven-year-olds classed as clinically at risk taking up their offer of a COVID vaccine, with 4.7% ...
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An open house is an event in which a building is open to the public. Types of open houses include: Artists Open House, similar to an open studio but held at a residential venue; Doors Open Days, allowing free access to buildings of historical or architectural interest not normally open to the public; Open house (school), at a school
The UK government announces a scheme that will freeze wholesale gas and electricity prices for businesses for six months from 1 October. [175] 22 September – The UK government reverses the ban on fracking in the UK. [176] UK interest rates rise from 1.75 to 2.25%, the biggest increase in 27 years, as the Bank of England attempts to curb ...