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Tax agency stopped from operating by HMRC
A company which charged taxpayers significant sums to make claims for tax refunds has been stopped from operating. Tax Credits Ltd (TCL) can no longer trade as a repayment agent after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...2023-02-20 1860 0 -
Government backs new scheme to improve people’s health in Wolverhampton
A new app which will offer incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton. The government-backed trial – the first...2023-02-17 1237 0 -
Thousands of families to benefit from local support in rollout of Family Hubs
Thousands of families across England will be offered help and support with issues such as infant feeding, mental health and relationship building thanks to Family Hubs being rolled out in local communities. 75 areas will benefit from the...2023-02-12 941 0 -
Sahil gets 1 Million Hits for 2 new Videos!!
Sahil Zafran is a young Music Artist from Birmingham, who through his melodious voice brings communities together. Sahil who from a young age has been reciting Nasheeds in praising the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)...2023-02-11 746 0 -
Statement of support following major earthquakes in Turkey and Syri
As the world sees the devastation earthquakes caused in Turkey and Syria, claiming thousands of lives, Birmingham’s communities are being urged to support an international appeal to get aid to all. One of the best ways...2023-02-10 707 0 -
£10.7 million in funding for local authorities to improve air quality
44 projects will receive funding as part of wider Government action to protect public health and the environment by improving air quality. Local authorities across England have been granted almost £11 million in the latest round...2023-02-10 787 0 -
Rapid electric vehicle charging point installed to boost sustainable travel
A publicly accessible rapid electric vehicle charger has been installed on the Bournville Village Trust (BVT) estate to support sustainable travel. The 50kW charger has been launched at the Shenley Green shops, Shenley Lane, through a...2023-02-09 4010 0 -
Birmingham New Street station set to be Raging Bull’s new home
Exactly six months since the end of the games, Birmingham 2022 and Network Rail have revealed plans for the star of the spectacular opening ceremony to arrive at Britain’s busiest station outside London on a one-way...2023-02-09 583 0 -
Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval
A report to Cabinet Members notes the previously-confirmed opportunity to access underspend from Games time budgets still exists – and a Legacy Portfolio Team within Birmingham City Council is now required to continue to coordinate and drive forward...2023-02-08 860 0 -
City council invite residents to say ‘no’ to fizzy drinks during Fizz-Free February
The campaign will see activities throughout the month – with games, puzzles, videos and social media posts – aimed at getting people to switch from fizzy drinks. They can take the pledge as an individual, or...2023-02-05 829 0
