Graduates not the only losers
The real labour market crisis hits those without skills The story of struggling graduates has dominated headlines this year – tales of young.
Transport
10,000 new Chiltern train seats
New fleet of trains in 2026 Chiltern Railways will add 10,000 more seats for its customers when it introduces a new fleet of.
Development
Politics
Starmer pushes planning overhaul
PM orders rewrite to boost growth ahead of budget Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ordered a last-minute rewrite of the government’s flagship.
Business News
Solihull
Security firm targets expansion
Solihull-based security firm MAN Commercial Protection is eyeing up potential acquisitions as it seeks to grow turnover to £100m. Iain McCallister, the CEO,.
People
Powell wins Labour comeback
Manchester MP takes deputy leadership Lucy Powell has been elected deputy leader of the Labour Party, marking a striking political comeback just weeks.
Finance
People
Politics
Reeves plans ISA overhaul boost
Push to revive London market Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing a sweeping reform of Britain’s Individual Savings Account (ISA) system in a bid.
Finance
Politics
Viewpoint
The UK’s struggle for growth
With the budget rapidly approaching, many are questioning whether the UK still has what it takes to compete in global markets increasingly dominated.
Crime
Politics
‘County Lines’ crackdown
Over 1,100 gang leaders charged as police close 2,300 drug lines A record number of county lines gang leaders have been charged in.
Birmingham
Culture
Events
Brum Christmas market looms
Frankfurt market returns to city centre on Nov 1 Birmingham’s world-famous Frankfurt Christmas Market will return to the city centre next month, running.
Crime
Justice
People
Two deny Starmer arson charges
Trio accused over north London attacks Two Ukrainian nationals accused of carrying out arson attacks on properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir.