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Member of Parliament MP Councillor Paulette Hamilton

24Jun

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Member of Parliament MP Councillor Paulette Hamilton

Member of Parliament MP Councillor Paulette Hamilton First black MP elected from a Birmingham constituency Labour’s Paulette Hamilton has become the country’s newest MP after winning the Birmingham Erdington by-election. The contest was triggered by the death of Jack Dromey, who held the seat for Labour in 2019 with a majority of 3,601. Ms Hamilton is the current cabinet member for health and social care on Birmingham City Council and has served on the local authority for 17 years. “My offer to voters is simple,” she added. “I’ll put Erdington first. In everything I do. I’ll listen to local people and tackle the issues that are affecting them. I want Erdington to be a better place to live and work.” The victory makes her the first black MP elected from a Birmingham const...

24Jun

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Cost of living support

"Managing money, savings and debtFind advice for managing your money. This includes budgeting advice and debt support. Money and pensions adviceIf you need help with your money and pension choices you can get free, confidential and impartial advice on the MoneyHelper website. How to budgetGet support with making a budget on the Citizens Advice website to help to understand what you’re earning and spending and where you might be able to cut costs. Budgeting LoanCheck if you’re eligible for a Budgeting Loan or Budgeting Advance if you’ve been getting one or more of these benefits for the past 6 months: Income Supportincome-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)Pension CreditUniversal CreditYou could get a Budgeting Advance even if ...

Is Education Technology Really Improving Outcomes For Black Children?

22Jun

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Is Education Technology Really Improving Outcomes For Black Children?

Saturday, June 29 12:45 PM - 3:50 PM GMT+1 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum Birmingham, England Registration Welcome! To join the event, please register below. Register About Event Join us at the Thinktank Science Museum for a free, informative and interactive afternoon for parents/carers, educators and the wider community. Together we’ll learn about how educational apps (EdTech) are being used in Birmingham schools and what issues this raises for children of Black/Black heritage! Refreshments will be provided. Free STEM activities for attendees to enjoy after the main event. About the project In 2023, Data, Tech & Black Communities recruited a team of community researchers from Birmingham’s diverse Black communities a...

Driving laws and rules you need to know for 2024

4May

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Driving laws and rules you need to know for 2024

In October 2023, the government introduced a plan for drivers. It aims to: Make journeys smoother for drivers Stop unfair enforcement Make parking easier Stop inconsiderate driving Help the transition to zero emission driving Pavement parking is now banned in Scotland It’s now illegal to park on the pavement in Scotland. The new rule came in on 11 December 2023. It’s also illegal to park on dropped kerbs and double park, which means parking next to another parked car. If you’re caught doing any of these in Scotland, you could get a £100 fine. Scotland is the first country in the UK to introduce a blanket ban on pavement parking. But The Living Streets Foundation, who have been campaigning for the ban, want the Scottish government to ‘implement the ban properly...

Where is Rita Marley, Bob Marley’s wife, now?

4May

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Where is Rita Marley, Bob Marley’s wife, now?

Rita Marley Bob Marley's life inspired a new biopic titled "Bob Marley: One Love" starring Kingsley Ben-Adir. Lashana Lynch portrays his wife, Rita Marley, who was a member of the I Threes. Rita Marley founded the Bob Marley Foundation in 1986 and produced the biopic. Rita Marley continues to keep Bob Marley's legacy active nearly 43 years after his death. Young musicians Bob's contributions to reggae music are dramatized in Reinaldo Marcus Green's new biopic, "Bob Marley: One Love," starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley. In real life, Bob (born Nesta Robert Marley) and Rita Marley (born Alfarita Constantia Anderson) met as young musicians in Jamaica and got married in 1966. Their blended family is made up of the three children they had togethe...

Testicular Cancer Spot the Symptoms Early

4May

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Testicular Cancer Spot the Symptoms Early

Hi, I’m Curtis Walker I like to make people laugh. But this is no joke There’s a real issue facing us as black people and you can help us start to change things. TESTICULAR CANCER FACTS Cancer of the testicles is rare but is the most common cancer in men aged 15-45. And it is affecting more men each year. A simple, regular self-check could help you detect early signs of the disease. If you do notice changes, it’s important to act right away. With early treatment there’s a good chance there will be no further problems. WARNING SIGNS The early signs of testicular cancer are usually obvious and easy to spot. Watch out for one or more of the following… ■ a hard lump on the front or side of a testicle ■ swelling or enlarge...

4May

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UK Expansion Worker Visa

Overview A UK Expansion Worker visa allows you to come to the UK to set up a branch of an overseas business that has not started trading in the UK yet. You must already work for the overseas business as either a senior manager or specialist employee. If your business is already trading in the UK, you should apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa instead. Eligibility To be eligible for a UK Expansion Worker visa you need to: have a valid certificate of sponsorship from your employer have worked for your employer outside the UK do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations be paid the minimum eligible salary required for your job The specific eligibility depends on your job. How long you can stay in the UK You can stay in the UK with a UK Ex...

4May

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Seasonal Worker UK Visa

Overview You can apply for a Seasonal Worker visa to come to the UK and work in: horticulture for up to 6 months - for example, picking fruit and vegetables or flowers poultry from 2 October to 31 December, in the same year You need to apply for poultry Seasonal Worker visas by 15 November each year. You can apply for horticulture Seasonal Worker visas at any time of year. You’ll need to: have a sponsor meet the other eligibility requirements This visa has replaced the Temporary Worker - Seasonal Worker visa (T5). How long it takes You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship. As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity and provi...

Ugochi Nwizu emerges 2023 best graduating doctor at UNN with multiple distinctions

24Apr

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Ugochi Nwizu emerges 2023 best graduating doctor at UNN with multiple distinctions

Here's Dr Ugochi Nwizu from Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State She is the 2023 Best graduating Doctor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka . She is also the best student in Medicine & Surgery, Physiology with eight distinctions in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Oral Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology, maxillofacial Surgery. She's worth being celebrated, but non of our media houses carries her news both electronics and printed. But they will celebrate and shows everything about BBNAIJA, We are very far from recovery. Just look at her as beauty glows ; No exposure of chest, waist or legs; No irresponsible neck/hand/leg or noselaces; No artistic paintings or attachments; No chicken feathers glued to her eyes; No gunk, No junk. Today, the "world" will bow to her choic...

Bankrupt Birmingham council takes drastic steps to balance the books

16Apr

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Bankrupt Birmingham council takes drastic steps to balance the books

Town hall Town hall forced to sell £750mn of assets with steep cuts to public services in bid to tackle funding crisis. Birmingham’s council will be forced to sell £750mn of assets and slash spending on public services by £300mn in order to claw its way out of a deep funding crisis, the council said on Monday. Cuts Swingeing cuts to children’s and adult social care and many other services will be accompanied by a 21 per cent rise in council tax over the next two years from April, for which the council has received exceptional authorisation Labour council Labour council leader John Cotton said he was presenting the budget with a “heavy heart”. “I wish to apologise unreservedly for the significant spending reductions and council tax increase — we have no choice but to face...

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