West Midlands Railways prepares to move into public ownership
West Midlands Railways has issued a data protection notice as it ramps up the transition into public ownership The train operator which operates.
Transport
Finance
Viewpoint
US dollar’s reign teetering as global reserve system shifts
Data shows ‘de-dollarisation’ – a gradual retreat from the greenback – is under way The US dollar’s centuries-long dominance at the heart of.
Business News
Shropshire
Bridgnorth Aluminium invests £600,000 to meet rising demand for flat-rolled product
Data centres and EVs need thin-gauge aluminium Bridgnorth Aluminium is investing £600,000 to meet rising demand for thinner-gauge aluminium in underfloor heating and.
People
Politics
Waspi womens’ fury as Govt confirms move to reject compensation
Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group accused ministers of showing them “utter contempt” Women affected by changes to the state pension age.
Politics
Viewpoint
Can Andy Street’s Prosper UK save the Conservative Party?
The centre ground is not dead – but it has been abandoned The most dangerous myth in modern British politics is that the.
Birmingham
Life Sciences
Preventative-health body-scan clinic opens in Birmingham
Swedish firm Neko Health says demand for its service grew sixfold last year Full-body, early-detection scans are now on offer at a new.
Defence
People
Army officer dies during live firing exercise at Otterburn Training Area
Captain Philip Muldowney remembered as inspirational Royal Artillery officer A 25-year-old British Army officer has died following an incident in live firing tactical.
Finance
People
West Bromwich
West Brom Building educates 3,000 youngsters on financial fitness
Financial Planning Week 2026 runs from Jan 26 to Feb 1 West Brom Building Society supported 2,925 children and young people with financial.
Politics
Transport
Build of tunnel to Euston under way in Birmingham-London HS2 rail project
Embattled scheme limps on as debate resumes on resurrecting Manchester leg A HS2 tunnel boring machine has begun excavating the 4.5-mile tunnel from.
Hospitality sector
Politics
Govt’s £300m pub rates relief package slammed by hospitality sector leaders
Touted bailout for pubs accentuates pain for hotels and restaurants Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s touted £300 million support package for pubs was today branded.