Metro Bank: Buyout interest
Takeover talks raise questions about future of high street presence Metro Bank, once celebrated as a bold new entrant on Britain’s high streets,.
Business News
Leadership
People
WM: King’s birthday honours
Dozens of people across the West Midlands have been celebrated in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding service to communities, professions.
Business News
People
World Affairs
Spain: Tourism protests
Protests in Spain, Portugal, Italy and France have been taking place as locals become more frustrated by the impact of tourism on the.
Politics
World Affairs
Sovereignty sold for access
A foreign policy betrayal in plain sight In a move cloaked in diplomacy but brimming with compromise, the UK government has surrendered a.
Culture
Veterans’ support network
New hub puts veterans first The UK government has relaunched and expanded its Veterans News and Communications Hub – a central platform to.
Environment
Net zero pilot
A major West Midlands developer has been selected to help shape new UK building standards for sustainability. IM Properties’ 340,000 sq ft logistics.
Defence
People
World Affairs
Israel-Iran: Missile exchanges
Direct confrontation intensifies Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated into open military confrontation, with both countries launching missile strikes over the past.
People
US: Lawmaker assassination
Double shooting shocks Minnesota A major manhunt is under way across the American Midwest after the fatal shooting of Minnesota state representative Melissa.
Business News
Politics
Bromsgrove MP: ‘Improve mobile signal’
Bromsgrove’s mobile phone coverage is “wholly inadequate” and needs urgent improvement, the Worcestershire town’s MP says. Despite Ofcom claiming only 0.01% of Worcestershire.
Business News
£120m for tourism
The West Midlands economy has received a £120m boost thanks to a regional programme supporting business growth and tourism. The Commonwealth Games Legacy.