Kruger defects to Reform
First Tory MP jumps ship Conservative MP Danny Kruger has defected to Reform UK, becoming the first sitting Tory to join Nigel Farage’s.
Politics
Birmingham
Invictus
Life Sciences
Invictus boss launches Life Sciences Week
Former RAF leader brings Invictus Games vision to Birmingham Vicky Gosling OBE, chair of the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, got the inaugural West.
Energy
Politics
World Affairs
UK-US nuclear pact signed
Landmark energy agreement The UK and US have unveiled a landmark partnership to expand nuclear power, unlocking billions in investment, thousands of jobs,.
Politics
Trump signals TikTok deal
Framework agreement reached Donald Trump has indicated that the US and China have struck a breakthrough agreement on the future of TikTok’s American.
Business News
Jobs
Bishop Fleming takes on more apprentices
73 new recruits join firm Accountancy and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has welcomed 73 new apprentices across its South West and West Midlands.
Politics
Selective outrage on protest politics
Protests against proscription London witnessed extraordinary scenes this weekend: 900 people arrested while protesting against the government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action. For.
Life Sciences
Midlands needs medical ‘clean room’
Funding required for Midlands ‘clean room’ to create new medicines A Birmingham health tech organisation is bidding for £12m in funding for a.
Sport
Viewpoint
RIP Ricky Hatton
The boxing world and wider sporting community are today mourning the loss of Ricky Hatton, who has died aged 46. Police said the.
Birmingham
Environment
Events
Life Sciences
Viewpoint
Nature is our lifeblood
It’s in our nature to be a thriving region As Life Sciences Week gets under way tomorrow, it’s time to shine a light.
Justice
People
Viewpoint
Let’s tone it down
Getting away with threatening murder The suspended Labour councillor who last year was seen on camera using a microphone to call for the.