Dudley transport hub
CGI images of Dudley Interchange were unveiled today, offering the public a first look at the inside of the new transport hub. The
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Jewellery Quarter: World Craft status
The Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham is a historic and culturally rich district known for its long-standing tradition of jewellery making. It has been
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US tariff impact halved
Britain’s trade deal with the US will save the UK £6.5bn, research by the University of Birmingham has found. Full levies would have
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Tram extension approved
Plans to extend Birmingham tram network out to the site of the proposed new Sports Quarter have been approved. Birmingham Eastside extension The
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£19bn of WM investment
More than £19bn of investment is being mobilised across the West Midlands, the combined authority said. The WMCA has launched a digital platform
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Raising state pension age
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended the baby boomer generation should stay in work for longer to help balance public finances. In
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Wolverhampton children’s home approved
Proposals for a new children’s home in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, which were twice rejected by the local council, have now been approved by a
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Mental health emergency units
A network of walk-in centres for patients experiencing mental distress, is being set up to reduce pressure in overcrowded Accident & Emergency (A&E)
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Retail sales rise
British retail sales rose by 1.2% in April – exceeding expectations by 1%. The uptick in consumer activity was attributed to the sunniest
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Special needs kids to lose out
The schools standards minister, Catherine McKinnel, has refused to rule out the replacement of education, health and care plans (EHCP) as part of