MI6’s first female chief
Historic leadership change at SIS Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has appointed Blaise Metreweli as its next chief, making her the first woman.
Defence
Tech
Defence
Viewpoint
World Affairs
‘Israel, thank you’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s repeated calls for Israel and Iran to “de-escalate” reflect a wider ignorance across Britain, not helped by an openly.
Business News
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,.
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.