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£557 million for public buildings to switch to cleaner heating and save on energy bills

More public buildings and businesses will benefit from over half a billion pounds in funding to help reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions. Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, with over £557 million government investment. The new projects will help reduce emissions and cut bills, as part of …

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£85 million pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency

A package of up to £85 million to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, will be announced today by the UK Government. World leaders and experts, including the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the World Bank will attend …

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Patients to benefit from largest expansion of choice in a decade

Pilots to commence from autumn offering patients a choice of where they receive out-of-hospital care Patient choice expansion will be tested in new areas across the country Increased choice stands to offer patients better outcomes, greater convenience and more innovative care, and forms part of the government’s plan to cut waiting lists Patients could benefit …

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

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

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

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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