Mat Danks

Mat Danks

Columnist
Mat is a communications specialist with experience in political campaigning and a passion for niche sporting endeavours, including non-league football and village cricket.
Birmingham Politics Viewpoint

2026 Brum election: My prediction

If it’s a cast-iron truth that a week is a long time in politics then, by that logic, seven months is the kind

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Life Sciences People Politics

Kinnock pledges GP reform

Minister vows to tackle health gap Care Minister Stephen Kinnock used his speech to the Royal College of General Practitioners Annual Conference in

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Birmingham Culture People

Menopause support low in Brum

Birmingham has been named one of the toughest cities in the UK for women seeking menopause support, according to new research released for

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Business News Worcester

Conservatory firm commits to Worcester

Home improvement specialist 5 Star Windows and Conservatoriesis amrking 10 years in Worcester with a £250,000 investment in its Carden Street showroom. The

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Business News Transport Viewpoint

Govt-run WM Trains …

In a shade under four months, the rail franchise both loved and loathed by 100,000 daily passengers – West Midlands Trains (which, you

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Birmingham Business News

Brum commercial property fund

£100m investment arm launched by Brum property giant A new investment vehicle aimed at boosting underperforming commercial properties in cities across the UK

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Politics

New Victims Commissioner

Appointment follows Government reshuffle Claire Waxman OBE has been appointed as the next Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, taking on the role

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Defence World Affairs

Russian assets fund Ukraine

£1bn in aid sent to Ukraine The UK has channelled over £1 billion of military aid to Ukraine using funds raised from immobilised

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Education Jobs

West Midlands adults’ confidence dip

Confidence peaks at 20 then declines Adults across the West Midlands are struggling with a “confidence dip” when it comes to learning new

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