Aston University chief heading Down Under
Vice-chancellor and chief executive of Aston University, Professor Aleks Subic, is leaving the role in April 2026 to become vice-chancellor and president of.
Birmingham
Business News
Education
Politics
Shabana Mahmood tightens asylum rules to curb illegal migration
Ministers move to tighten asylum rules The government is preparing sweeping reforms to the way human rights laws are applied in asylum cases,.
Business News
Finance
Nationwide vows to keep all UK branches open until 2030 amid mass bank closures
Pressure grows over cash access Nationwide has renewed its promise to keep all 696 of its UK branches open until 2030, pushing its.
Business News
People
Metals sector’s seven key asks as firms warn UK trade policies hinder competitiveness
Almost two-thirds of UK metals companies, including many in the West Midlands, say current government trade policies are undermining competitiveness, according to the.
Defence
People
Homeless veterans move into Morgan House, named after tragic Sam Morgan
Healthier Heroes opens Morgan House, on Teeside, for homeless veterans Nineteen homeless military veterans are today moving into Morgan House, a newly opened.
Defence
Viewpoint
World Affairs
Is Germany paving the way for conscription to bolster its armed forces?
Germany’s coalition government have taken steps to increase the volume of its armed services by finalising a “voluntary now, compulsory later” military service.
Culture
Viewpoint
Weekend read
Doing less and doing it better
Time to end the cult of busyness For years, ambition was measured by volume. The more we did, the more valuable we believed.
Finance
Transport
Proposed electric car charge
The Chancellor is set to announce a new pay-per-mile tax regime for electric vehicle drivers. Under the scheme EV drivers could be charged.
Politics
Viewpoint
History warns Labour: Break your manifesto promise and voters will not forgive you
A warning from history There is an unwritten rule in politics that every generation seems determined to test: never, ever break a tax.
Birmingham
Events
Sport
Rugby legend Dan Cole headlines 35th Midlands Sporting Luncheon
England’s most-capped rugby forward booked as guest of honour for ‘Greville’s do’ Former British & Irish Lions and England prop forward Dan Cole.