Labour’s deputy leadership contest
An autumn of intrigue and distraction Angela Rayner’s dramatic resignation last week didn’t just leave a vacancy, it’s given an opportunity for Labour.
Leadership
Politics
Birmingham
Crime
150 extra WM police officers
The West Midlands is set to receive 150 additional police officers as part of a drive to strengthen neighbourhood policing across the region..
Defence
World Affairs
Russian assets fund Ukraine
£1bn in aid sent to Ukraine The UK has channelled over £1 billion of military aid to Ukraine using funds raised from immobilised.
Crime
Politics
Met arrests 900 at protest
Largest single-day arrests in decades The Metropolitan Police arrested almost 900 people after a demonstration in central London in support of the banned.
People
Jay Birmingham crowned icon
Celebrity stylist takes top honour Celebrity hairdresser Jay Birmingham has been named Industry Icon at the Hair and Beauty Awards (HBA) 2025, a.
Events
Life Sciences
Elonex sponsors Life Sciences Week
Outdoor digital advertising firm Elonex can today be revealed as a partner of West Midlands Life Sciences Week. Elonex has signed up as.
Events
Life Sciences
St Philips Chambers sponsors Life Sciences Week
A leading Birmingham barristers’ chambers can today be revealed as partners of West Midlands Life Sciences Week. St Philips Chambers has signed up.
Business News
Entec Si earns accolade
Birmingham consultancy named among best Birmingham-based business change consultancy Entec Si has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting.
Politics
Post-Rayner reshuffle
Lammy named deputy PM Angela Rayner’s resignation has triggered a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer moving to strengthen his.
Education
People
Politics
Special needs transport costs soar
Record £2.26bn bill Council spending on transporting children with special educational needs (SEND) has reached record levels in England, with costs more than.