Birmingham economist warns rising mortgage rates could stall UK house price recovery
External global factors are having a big impact on UK economy UK house prices lost momentum last month as geopolitical tensions and resurgent.
Business News
Finance
Sport
Runners set for Shakespeare Marathon return in Stratford
The RunThrough Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon returns to Stratford-upon-Avon this month Forget the London Marathon, taking place on the same day. Hundreds.
Crime
Culture
£50m fund to tackle knife crime and violence against women
Five research and innovation projects aim to make streets safer and rebuild trust in policing and justice UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has.
Politics
Wolverhampton
Wolves vote battle begins
Full candidate list confirmed Voters in Wolverhampton will head to the polls on May 7 as all candidates standing in this year’s city.
Politics
Sandwell
Sandwell election battle lines
Full candidate lists confirmed Voters across Sandwell will head to the polls on May 7 after the official list of candidates standing in.
Defence
Memorial in Tamworth honours ‘Staffordshire 3’ soldiers killed in Iraq
Ceremonies at Tamworth Castle Grounds will pay tribute to all Staffordshire Regiment soldiers lost since 1885 A bronze memorial honouring Staffordshire Regiment soldiers.
Birmingham
Development
772-unit build-to-rent scheme in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Moda’s latest Makers Place development targets spring 2026 launch A 772-unit scheme of built-to-rent dwellings is set to be unveiled in Birmingham’s Jewellery.
Business News
Home improvement specialist launches £500k Kidderminster trade showroom
5 Star Windows eyes opening up bases in Telford, Wolverhampton and Worcester A Kidderminster home improvement company is opening a major new trade.
Life Sciences
Tech
Microscopic worms launched into Space in bid to safeguard future Moon astronauts
Tiny nematodes, supported by Midlands-built hardware, could unlock secrets of long-duration spaceflight British scientists are sending dozens of microscopic worms into space today.
Culture
People
Brits back volunteering to tackle social disconnect, poll finds
Nearly 70% of people believe charity shop volunteering can help rebuild community bonds, new research reveals Almost two-thirds of Britons believe society has.