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Leeds council welcomes millions in new funding to help people find work

Image by Asian Express Newspaper Leeds City Council is welcoming the announcement that it is set to receive £2.3million of funding to help more people find and maintain work. The funding is administered through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of the response to central government’s Get Britain Working reforms. A report to the

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BRADFORD UNITES THROUGH FOOTBALL FOR PEACE

Image by Football for Peace Footballers like Oumar Niasse have demonstrated that football can be a powerful platform for social change. On Thursday 3 April, he joined forces with the President of the Maldives, His Excellency Mohamed Muizzu, and High Commissioner Dr. Iruthisham Adam.  They visited the Football for Peace Centre at the University of

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Trailblazing duo announced as new co-presidents of Asian Business Chamber

Image by Express & Star Award-winning business leader in education Sapreena Kumari, CEO of SK Consulting, and accomplished employment solicitor Neelam Afzal, a partner at Wildings Solicitors, were appointed as co-presidents of ABCC during the annual general meeting (AGM) on April 9th. The meeting was held at the Chamber’s 54 Hagley Road HQ in Edgbaston

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Newcastle Council defends seeking Middle Eastern investment

Image by LDRS. Newcastle City Council has defended seeking investment from Saudi Arabia, after accusations that its reputation is being “dragged through the mud” because of connections to the Middle East nation. The city’s links to the Gulf state have become a major talking point since Newcastle United’s takeover in 2021 by a consortium led by the

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A Young Entrepreneur Set to Redefine Real Estate in Redbridge

Image by Century 21 Century 21 UK, a global leader in residential estate agency services, proudly announces Ammar Khan as the newest franchisee to join its esteemed network. Khan will spearhead the Century 21 office in Redbridge, which officially opened its doors on April 14. At just 25 years old, Ammar Khan brings a wealth

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Northampton siblings to run London Marathon for sight loss charity

Image by Mistry Family Three siblings from Northampton will run the TCS London Marathon on the 27th of April to raise funds for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in memory of their grandfather. Ricki Mistry (30), Bhavika Mistry (23), and Mitesh Mistry (37) are taking part in the event after the death

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New awards spotlights business leaders in Yorkshire

Image by Asian Express Newspaper In a landmark moment for Yorkshire’s thriving business landscape, influential entrepreneurs, community leaders, and changemakers gathered at the iconic Aagrah Leeds to witness the launch of the Business Power Awards,  a new initiative set to champion innovation, equity, and entrepreneurial excellence across the region. Announcing a double feature of celebration

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Blackburn cinema named finalist in regional awards

Image by REEL Blackburn REEL Cinema Blackburn is celebrating after being nominated for the Lancashire Telegraph\’s Best Family Indoor Entertainment award. The independent eight-screen cinema opened in May 2021 in the former Waves building in Nab Lane in the town centre. Since then, the team has worked to create a welcoming and accessible experience for

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UK & India announce £400m trade and investment deals

Image by X/@FinMinIndia The UK and India have announced £400 million in trade and investment deals aimed at boosting economic growth. The announcement was made during the 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue in London, where chancellor Rachel Reeves and Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed efforts to strengthen economic ties and move forward on

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