Fairtrade Beauty Products

The Fairtrade Foundation has announced the first beauty products to carry the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. The public will be able to buy products including lip balms, face masks, body butters and shower gels from 5 companies including Boots, Bubble & Balm, Essential Care, Lush and Neal’s Yard.

To read the press release and find out more, click on the More than skin deep: Fairtrade beauty products link on the home page of The Fairtrade Foundation.

Plans for Birmingham Aquatic Centre
Plans for the Birmingham Aquatics and Leisure Centre have been revealed for public consultation. The proposals include a 50m swimming pool, a fitness suite and sports facilities. To read more about the proposed centre, click here for info on the BBC Birmingham webpage.