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UKEF unveils plans to help exporters win £12.5 billion in new business by 2029

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British businesses are set to benefit from billions of pounds of new exporting opportunities in a further boost to the UK economy under plans published by UK Export Finance (UKEF).   Ministerial government department UKEF is the country’s export credit agency (ECA), helping businesses access finance and insurance to support their overseas trade ambitions.   Its new …

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Smethwick lad making a splash in swimming with epic medal haul

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At just 13, he’s smashing records and topping the rankings in the UK in seven different disciplines, including 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 100m breast, 200m breast and 200m individual medley. Breaking records all whilst staying humble with the biggest smile. Kaiden, who is from Smethwick, recently competed at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in the Worcester …

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LOCAL COUNCILLORS GATHER TO CELEBRATE EID EVENT

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Sandwell Labour councillors and activists, along with Anas Sarwar MSP, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, came together to mark the Eid event. Richard Parker, addressing the gathering, highlighted the significance of community engagement and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in strengthening our communities.   Councillor Rizwan Jalil expressed his gratitude for Anas Sarwar’s …

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Aston University research finds that social media can be used to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young people

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Researchers from Aston University have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food. Previous research has shown that positive social norms about fruit and vegetables increases individuals’ consumption. The research team sought to investigate whether positive representation of …

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Crimestoppers Offers Reward To Trace Killer Of Birmingham Man Murdered At Home

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Eighteen years after the fatal shooting of a Birmingham man killed in his home, we are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.   Mohammed Yasin was 50 years old when he died from a gunshot wound at his home in Whitehall Road, Bordesley …

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Midlands-based social landlords and Sandwell Council celebrate start on site at Swan Lane, West Bromwich

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The Matrix Housing Partnership, a consortium of social landlords, is celebrating with Sandwell Council the start on site at GreenSquareAccord’s (GSA) Swan Lane development, West Bromwich. The Matrix Housing Partnership comprises GreenSquareAccord, Black Country Housing Group, Citizen Housing Group, Pioneer Housing and Community Group, Rooftop Housing Association and Trident Housing Association. The Swan Lane development, …

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New laws set to ban mandatory hidden fees from online shopping, saving money for consumers

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Fake reviews, shop labelling and hidden fees that make shopping more difficult and expensive for consumers will all be targeted head on to clamp down on unfair trading practices. Following a consultation into consumer transparency and as part of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill (DMCC), the Department for Business and Trade will officially …

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Getting active made easier with £93 million funding for over 1,100 grassroots sports projects

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Research shows exercising more was the UK’s most common New Year’s resolution for 2024*, and the Government is helping hundreds of thousands more people across the UK keep their resolution and get active by delivering high-quality grassroots sport facilities. From Belfast to Bracknell, over 1,100 projects are receiving funding that will go towards facilities such …

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Sandwell is getting digitally connected

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SinglePoint Plus Family Hub’s Lisa Harrison and Eve Loveridge with Cllrs Carmichael, Piper and Hartwell Sandwell Council Leader and Cabinet Members recently visited SinglePoint in Oldbury to see the benefits and progress of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Connected Digital Services Programme More than 1,750 digital devices including Chromebooks and laptops have been given …

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