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Sector leaders to drive progress on national Dame Barbara Windsor Mission to beat dementia
The UK Government has named two leaders in dementia research to spearhead the ambitious national Mission to tackle dementia, which was launched in memory of the late Dame Barbara Windsor. Hilary Evans is the Chief Executive...2023-03-20 2676 0 -
Over 70 cultural venues, museums and libraries supported with £60 million boost
More than 70 cultural organisations across the country are to be given a financial boost by the government so they can improve people’s access to arts, support local economic growth through culture and safeguard vital local...2023-03-20 1872 0 -
University sports students set to study at major Commonwealth Games venue
Birmingham City University today announces a £5million investment to fit out areas of the city’s Alexander Stadium that will serve as a world-class home for its sports and exercise-related courses. The eyes of the world were...2023-03-19 2506 0 -
First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully charge
Birmingham City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points. Selly Oak station will be the first of a number of Park & Ride...2023-03-18 4964 0 -
Hundreds of thousands of women experiencing menopause symptoms to get cheaper HRT
From 1 April 2023, women prescribed HRT – the main treatment for menopause symptoms – will have access to a new scheme enabling access to a year’s worth of menopause prescription items for the cost of 2 single...2023-03-18 2173 0 -
Healthcare deal could lead to higher costs for NHS
An initial investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found UnitedHealth’s £1.2bn deal to buy EMIS could reduce competition leading to worse outcomes for the NHS and ultimately patients and UK taxpayers. The NHS...2023-03-17 2200 0 -
Temporary border measures to enhance COVID surveillance from China removed
The Heathrow COVID testing surveillance programme delivered by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will end. The programme was first introduced as a temporary measure in January 2023 to improve COVID surveillance of travellers arriving from...2023-03-17 2191 0 -
Government reaffirms support for the ban on hunting trophies
The Government made a manifesto commitment to ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals and today has supported the passage of Henry Smith MP’s Private Member’s Bill which delivers this. The Government will continue to...2023-03-17 988 0 -
Four young women from across Ghana chosen as Ambassador for a Day
UN Women estimate that globally we will not reach gender equality in the highest positions of power for another 130 years. Across the world, the UK government is working with other nations and civil society organisations...2023-03-17 2079 0 -
Planning go-ahead for BBC’s new Digbeth HQ
BBC Birmingham’s move to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Digbeth moved a significant step closer today, as The Tea Factory was given the green light by Birmingham City Council planners. Last summer the BBC announced plans...2023-03-16 1209 0
