Budget: Middle earners hardest hit as ‘fiscal drag’ ratchets up over the next five years
How the Budget will affect everyday folks Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget will hit middle earners hardest, while the very richest and poorest
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Development
First of 425 new homes on sale in Burton Green
The first batch of homes are going on sale in a new 425-house development in Burton Green near Coventry. William Davis Homes is
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Life Sciences
Dates announced for Life Sciences Week 2026: Book your places now
Life Sciences Week 2026 in a region ‘fast becoming known as the life sciences capital of Britain’ Dates were released today for Life
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Politics
Call for Reeves to reverse National Insurance and minimum wage hikes
Last-ditch plea from business leaders ahead of tomorrow’s Budget Hikes to National Insurance contributions (NICs) and statutory minimum wage levels must be reversed
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Transport
Rail passengers urged to join national pledge to end violence against women and girls
White Ribbon Day leading on to UN’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence Hundreds of West Midlands Railway (WMR) passengers are set
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Transport
Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
Chancellor shares good news for commuters before Budget Millions of commuters across the UK will benefit from a freeze on rail fares for
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Surgical theatre badge hats: Low-tech eco safety solution that could save £20m a year
Eco Ninjas’ simple solution for theatre staff identifying each other Growing numbers of NHS theatre staff have begun attaching name badges on their
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Life Sciences
Professor Gino Martini receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’
The leader of the UK’s largest life sciences accelerator was given a “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 2025 Innovation Awards last night. Professor
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Business consultancy Gateley Global named “Growth Innovation Champion” 2025
Economic consultancy Gateley Global was tonight named “Growth Innovation Champion” at the 2025 Innovation Awards. The prestigious accolade was announced after a year-long
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Tech
AI-powered industrial sustainability pioneers named ‘Young Innovator of the Year’
An artificial intelligence pioneer whose technologies are reshaping industrial sustainability was tonight named “Young Innovator of the Year at the 2025 Innovation Awards.