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Promoting healthy living: Henrietta Brealey and Dr Justin Varney
In Brief Tata have denied reports that they are on the brink of selling Jaguar Land Rover to French car maker PSA Group, which owns the Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall brands. The reports were based on leaked papers
which were described as a “post-sale integration document” outlining the benefits of the two companies joining forces. Indian owner Tata denied the rumours,
saying: “As a matter of policy, we do not comment on media speculation. “But we can confirm there is no truth in
Chamber helps council tackle health challenges
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce have joined forces with Birmingham City Council in a bid to tackle some of the public health challenges facing the city. New statistics revealed infant mortality rates
in Birmingham are nearly twice the national average.
Childhood vaccination rates have also
dropped below recommended levels and there is a 10-year difference in average life expectancy for men in the city between the best and worst performing wards. As a result, the Chamber and the city council
have teamed up to explore the role business can play in supporting health and wellbeing. Henrietta Brealey, director of policy and
strategic relationships at GBCC, said: “Employers can play a critical role in improving the health as a city. They are conduits for information to their employees, they can create environments and
working options that support healthy choices and can tackle inequality in all its forms by supporting social mobility. “In recent years, many employers have
invested significantly in supporting the health and wellbeing of their staff. “A healthier, happier workforce is a more engaged and productive one.” Dr Justin Varney, the council’s director of
public health, said: “If business is going to thrive in this city we need a population who are thriving too. “Reducing health inequalities between Birmingham and the rest of the country is crucial, but so is reducing gaps within the city. “It shouldn’t matter if you’re born in Shard
End or Four Oaks – your life expectancy should be the same. “We as a city should stand together to improve the health of the population.”
these rumours. We are not in a hurry for any acquisition and can stand alone.” Experts are reported as saying that bringing
the two car makers together could strengthen both and JLR’s US network would help PSA gain a foothold there.
• Read more Jaguar Land Rover news on pages 52 and 58.
A stellar line-up of speakers has been announced for the annual Transatlantic Conference in Birmingham. The conference at the Royal Birmingham
Conservatoire on Thursday 27 June is the annual gathering of the BritishAmerican Business network, of which the Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce is part. Birmingham is hosting the event for the
second consecutive year and representatives of the BritishAmerican Business network’s 23 chapters across the UK, United States and Canada are expected to attend. Among those speaking at the conference are
senior figures from four innovative businesses and a Member of European Parliament with expert international trade knowledge.
• For the full story on the 2019 Transatlantic Conference turn to page 30.
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