Women in engineering say it’s time to ditch the ‘exception’ label
New campaign challenges stereotypes and calls on businesses and educators to help normalise female careers in industry A new campaign is urging engineering.
People
Development
People
Work begins on Nuneaton care home
The new Care UK facility on Weddington Road will create 96 jobs and offer places for up to 75 residents Construction has begun.
Defence
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The UK’s maritime lifeline: why defence engagement matters more than ever
Why a conference in the Midlands put the sea front and centre The Naval Regional Command team for Wales, West England and the.
Events
People
Dyslexia Awards return to West Midlands to celebrate extraordinary talent
Nominations now open for the 2026 ceremony honouring dyslexic achievers across eight categories The Dyslexia Awards are returning this autumn, with nominations now.
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World Affairs
Rising US inflation: West Midlands could soon feel the effects
America’s price problem and what it means for Britain’s industrial heartland The numbers behind the headlines Inflation in the US rose to 4.2%.
Education
UCB’s new MBA puts capability before experience in race to produce tomorrow’s leaders
University College Birmingham’s revamped business degree is designed for a new generation of adaptable, reflective and responsible leaders A senior academic at University.
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Transport
Rail operator teams up with Invictus Games Foundation to launch specially branded train
Public invited to vote on name ahead of Birmingham 2027 event London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has announced a partnership with the Invictus Games.
Defence
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The West Midlands has defence in its DNA
Birmingham’s inaugural Defence Procurement Conference drew more than 2,500 delegates – and the resignation of two senior ministers laid bare just how high.
Defence
Life Sciences
Aberdeen scientist returns to Ukraine to rebuild academic bridges
Neuroscientist Dr Sergiy Sylantyev, who fought on the frontline, is now strengthening university ties between Britain and Ukraine A University of Aberdeen neuroscientist.
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Westminster fiddles while Britain burns
From a bin-suited candidate in Manchester to broken aircraft carriers, our politicians are missing what really matters The by-election nobody asked for So.