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What London Borough of Newham has learnt from providing interpreting services to over 110 different languages and dialects (08 Aug 13)

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Jaimin Patel is Manager of London Borough of Newham’s Language Shop.

This is the UK’s most linguistically diverse local authority and Jaimi…

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