When conviction leaves the room: the slow erosion of education’s soul
How the rise of the edupreneur is quietly displacing the teacher and why it matters There was a time when education was spoken.
Education
People
Defence
People
First World War soldier from Shrewsbury identified at Belgian cemetery 110 years after his death
Grave of schoolmaster killed in 1915 has finally been given a name following decades of painstaking research The grave of a British Army.
Development
Plan to create 12,000 construction jobs for young West Midlanders
‘Building Growth Action Plan’ aims to bridge skills gap as region sees a five-year high in construction starts West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker.
Development
People
Regulators given mandate to put growth first, Govt says
New government rules aim to speed up planning approvals for homes, transport and energy projects The government has unveiled a package of reforms.
Jobs
Partnership Content
UK unemployment remains at five-year high
National jobless rate holds at 5.2% as one West Midlands recruiter reports record February placements While UK unemployment has remained at its highest.
Defence
West Midlands SMEs urged to target defence export opportunities
Oxford Innovation Advice event comes ahead of the Defence Procurement Conference in June More than 60 West Midlands businesses gathered for an event.
AI
Business News
Finance
‘UK tax regime must be investor-friendly,’ Midlands financial firm tells Chancellor
MHA voiced concerns after £2.5bn Govt packaged announced to make Britain the fastest adopter of AI in the G7 The Government’s £2.5bn investment.
People
Solihull couple celebrate 60 years of marriage
Sonia and David Mouzer got married in 1966, the same year England’s football team celebrated winning the World Cup. Six decades on and.
Birmingham
Development
95 affordable homes to be built on Birmingham Tower Ballroom site
City council deal with Keon Homes and Midland Heart to transform historic Edgbaston waterfront Birmingham City Council has signed a deal with developer.
Development
Developers urged to apply for millions in funding to unlock housing schemes
Smaller developers across the West Midlands are being urged to apply for millions of pounds in funding to help get new housing schemes.