Labour hires Cameron ally
Lammy brings Ed Llewellyn into FCDO In a surprise cross-party appointment, Lord Ed Llewellyn, David Cameron’s former chief of staff, is set to
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Whitehall opens internship doors
Government scheme targets working-class students The UK government has launched a landmark internship programme aimed at attracting working-class undergraduates into the civil service.
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Podcast: UK unemployment
There are currently 1.67m people out of work in Britain, including 131,000 across the West Midlands region, according to the Office for National
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US to review AUKUS
US to review defence pact A Pentagon official says the US will review the AUKUS defence pact between the UK, US and Australia
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Farage under investigation
The Parliamentary standards watchdog is investigating the Reform UK Leader, Nigel Farage, over a potential breach of the MPs’ code of conduct. Probe
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Podcast ep.3 – The water sector
The water sector is front and centre right now as politicians, commentators and industry experts try to make sense of recommendations by Sir
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18% decrease in road deaths
Over 100 fewer people were killed or seriously injured on the West Midlands’ roads in the first half of 2025 compared to the
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Nowka Bais boat race
Birmingham’s Nowka Bais boat race returned to Edgbaston Reservoir on Sunday with a dramatic photo-finish that saw Zanzibar Dragons retain their title. Under
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Catshill: Greenbelt at risk
Proposals to build more than 600 homes on greenbelt land in Catshill have met with mounting opposition from residents, who warn the plans
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Solihull Hospital ‘outstanding’
Solihull Hospital’s outpatient services have been graded ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Part of routine monitoring This is the first time