Market volatility ahead after Starmer announces plan to quit
The outgoing PM cites party confidence as economic adviser warns of impacts Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as leader of
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Nottingham to host immersive Monet and Van Gogh shows this summer as demand drives extension
Motorpoint Arena will stage the two spectacular audio-visual exhibitions from July 18 Two immersive art experiences celebrating the work of Claude Monet and
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Finance boss to swim five-mile lake for homeless charity
Trafford Park executive aims to raise £2,000 for Lifeshare with Lake District swim The boss of a financial planning firm is swimming the
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Work begins on Nuneaton care home
The new Care UK facility on Weddington Road will create 96 jobs and offer places for up to 75 residents Construction has begun
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The West Midlands has defence in its DNA
Birmingham’s inaugural Defence Procurement Conference drew more than 2,500 delegates – and the resignation of two senior ministers laid bare just how high
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Aberdeen scientist returns to Ukraine to rebuild academic bridges
Neuroscientist Dr Sergiy Sylantyev, who fought on the frontline, is now strengthening university ties between Britain and Ukraine A University of Aberdeen neuroscientist
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Millions ride LNR’s new trains in first year
Fleet of 36 electric trains has transformed services out of London Euston Millions of passengers have travelled on London Northwestern Railway’s (LNR) new
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IM Properties submits plans for new Wythall industrial unit
47,000 sq ft development could create up to 150 jobs and generate £100,000 annually in business rates Developer IM Properties has submitted a
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Birmingham in limbo: the city nobody wants to run
No party, no majority, no plan – a city of a million left ungovernable after a fractured election result By Tilton Storer Birmingham
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Birmingham women bring community spirit to the dinner table
A BBC broadcaster and six passionate Brummies prove that meaningful change can begin with a single meal By Rubina Begum People often imagine