'Ramadan is much more than fasting' - Birmingham councillor on the deeper meaning of the holy month Friday, February 27, 2026 ramadan fasting empathy community birmingham culture spirituality selfreflection values councillor Birmingham councillor Shabina Bano has opened up about what Ramadan truly means to her this year, emphasizing its spiritual and social dimensions beyond fasting. Representing the Small Heath ward, Cllr Bano spoke candidly … Read More
Tesco Joins Morrisons and Sainsbury's in Rebranding Gingerbread Biscuits as Gender Neutral Monday, February 23, 2026 tesco morrisons sainsburys gingerbread inclusion rebranding genderneutrality wokeculture consumerfeedback culture Tesco has joined Morrisons and Sainsbury’s in renaming their classic “Gingerbread Men” biscuits to the gender-neutral “Gingerbread People,” a move that has ignited sharp criticism from shoppers. Customers on social media … Read More
‘Ballsy’ Birmingham Needs to Own Its Brilliance, City Leader Urges Thursday, February 12, 2026 birmingham business investment citycentre development collaboration regeneration lifesciences culture leadership Birmingham’s business, civic, and cultural leaders are calling for a bold new attitude—a shift away from self-deprecation toward confidently celebrating the city’s vibrant future. At a high-profile gathering at Birmingham … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism Over Failure to Address Carer Allowance Issues Six Years On Thursday, February 5, 2026 dwp carers allowance welfare debt accountability culture complacency government trust The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under severe criticism for maintaining a “culture of complacency” following the Carer’s Allowance scandal. Debbie Abrahams, chair of the Work and Pensions Select … Read More
Top Things to Do This February Half Term Around Birmingham: Free Entry and Discounts Included Sunday, January 25, 2026 birmingham family halfterm events free discounts activities westmidlands culture kids February half term is just around the corner, and families in Birmingham and the surrounding areas are gearing up for a fantastic week of fun-filled activities. Whether you’re looking to explore indoors or enjoy … Read More
Senior DWP Officials Face Criticism Over Carer's Allowance Scandal Impacting 134,000 People Thursday, January 22, 2026 dwp carers allowance scandal mps accountability culture management repayment reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under intense scrutiny after a scandal emerged involving the wrongful demand for repayment of Carer’s Allowance from over 134,000 unpaid carers across the UK. This has … Read More