Who is Standing For Birmingham’s Local Elections
There have been some important changes made to Birmingham City Council elections.
This is the first time that Birmingham City Council residents will have the chance to vote in an ‘all out’ election.
There will not be another ballot until 2022.
The...
A CHANGE IS COMING
Jas Sansi – The Thinking Man’s Mouthpiece
Photographer and LoveBrum trustee, Jas Sansi brings a dose of all things Birmingham. With an unprecedented love of the city and its unique diverseness, he brings his 6-foot passion to The Asian Today.
The...
Engaging With The Youth of Lozells
Waseem Zaffar MBE was born, raised and has lived in Lozells all his life. He has represented the Lozells and East Handsworth Ward at Birmingham City Council since 2011. He also serves as a Non Executive Director at Sandwell...
Advance Together – For People Not Politicians
The council elections are coming up soon and it’s no surprise that there is a new party being launched in Kensington & Chelsea. Candidates from Advance Together, a new party headed by born and bred Annabel Mullin, an ex-police...
Sajid Javid The UK’s New Home Secretary
Sajid Javid has become the new Home Secretary after Amber Rudd’s exist.
Mr Javid is the first BAME holder of one of the great offices of state.
Born in Rochdale, he is son of a bus driver who has risen to...
first female Muslim Minister to stand at the despatch box in the House of...
History has been written as first female muslim women speaks as a Government Minister in the House of Commons.
Nusrat Ghani was awarded the job of Transport Minister by Prime Minister Theresa May in last week's reshuffle.
Born in Birmingham to immigrant...
Carillion Placed into Liquidation
Wolverhampton based Carillion one of the UK’s largest construction companies was placed into liquidation on Monday 15 January after struggling with debts of £900 million and a pension deficit of £590 million.
The company has over hundreds of public sector...
Britons Can Travel Without A Visa After No Deal Brexit
It has been confirmed that Britons heading abroad across Europe will be able to travel WITHOUT a visa - even in the event of a No Deal Brexit.
European Union leaders have agreed to allow Brit tourists visa-free travel across...
Former Sandwell Councillor Breached Code of Conduct
Mahboob Hussain Sandwell’s ex-council deputy leader has breached code of conduct over his role in the sale of public toilets and influencing the reduction and cancelling parking tickets for members of his family.
Former Councillor Hussain has bought the council...
The times of India: What Brexit holds for the ever-developing country?
This time last week, I was unexpectedly in India for the funeral of my beloved aunt. It allowed a few days to reflect on differences between the UK and India; two countries that have shaped many British born Indians...
