Rail link bid rejected
Regulator blocks Wrexham-London route Plans halted over congestion fears Plans for a direct rail link between Wrexham and London have been rejected by
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Children’s hospice pleads with PM
‘Hands for Hope’ campaign demands long-term funding An emotionally charged campaign led by Acorns Children’s Hospice has brought the voices – and handprints
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IM Properties drive growth
£343m Thrive project anchors long-term vision IM Properties has reported pre-tax profits of £16.3 million for the year ending 2024, signalling steady progress
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Starmer’s apology was a mistake
Telling the truth should not require retreat By apologising for saying Britain is at risk of becoming an “island of strangers”, Keir Starmer
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Brum urged: Build up, not out
Urban density key to unlocking regional growth, says expert Birmingham must embrace vertical development around key transport hubs if it is to play
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Streeting puts robots centre-stage
Health Secretary unveils high-tech NHS overhaul Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a radical overhaul of the NHS, placing robotic surgery and artificial
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Titash wins curry award
Birmingham’s renowned Titash restaurant has been crowned West Midlands Curry Champion of the Year at the inaugural British Curry Championship 2025, securing its place among
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UK food inflation spikes
Hot spring disrupts harvests – and drives up prices Food inflation in the UK surged to 3.7% in June – the highest level
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UK financial advice revolution
FCA overhaul aims to bridge advice gap The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled the most significant reforms to the UK’s financial advice
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Home kits combat cancer
Nationwide rollout of HPV kits The government has announced that women and people with a cervix in England who have missed cervical cancer