Gary Sambrook

Gary Sambrook

Columnist
Gary is the former MP for Birmingham Northfield. He writes about politics and societal issues, drawing on his two decades of political and campaign experience.
Energy Events Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton lithium battery recycler named ‘Sustainability Innovator of the Year’

UK’s first industrial-scale lithium-ion battery recycler has been named “Sustainability Innovator of the Year” at the 2025 Innovation Awards. Recylcus Group, based in

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Business News Events Walsall

Walsall shipping container firm named ‘Manufacturing Innovator of the Year’

Walsall-based S Jones Containers Ltd was tonight named “Manufacturing Innovator of the Year” at the 2025 Innovation Awards. The prestigious accolade was announced

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Politics

Reform UK returns unlawful donations

Overseas contributions breach election law Reform UK has been forced to return almost £200,000 in unlawful donations this year – more than any

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Crime Justice People

Two deny Starmer arson charges

Trio accused over north London attacks Two Ukrainian nationals accused of carrying out arson attacks on properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir

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Life Sciences People

Advisers join GP surgeries

£167m plan to help sick and disabled people into work Job advisers will be placed in GP surgeries and mental health clinics under

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World Affairs

Pakistan-Afghan truce

Doha deal halts escalating conflict Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, ending the fiercest fighting between the two neighbours

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Justice Life Sciences

Infected blood claims accelerated

Infected blood victims urged to register claims Victims of the infected blood scandal and their families can now register their intent to claim

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Business News Jobs People

Enhanced checks on security workers

Security watchdog tightens licensing rules New offences and stricter refusal categories introduced from December The UK’s private watchdog is tightening its licensing rules

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Black Country Politics Transport

West Midlands Trains to be nationalised

Passengers set for railways reset West Midlands Trains will return to public ownership from February 2026, as part of the government’s overhaul of

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Education Finance Politics Tech

Record AI investment fuels UK growth

£2.9 billion drives expansion British artificial intelligence companies attracted a record £2.9 billion of private investment last year, new government figures reveal. This

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