Simon Evans

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Simon is a former Press Association news wire journalist. He has worked in comms roles for Thames Water, Heathrow, Network Rail and Birmingham Airport.
Birmingham Education

University College Birmingham launches scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Eight Employers’ Scholarships from September 2026, covering tuition fees, accommodation and living costs University College Birmingham (UCB) is launching eight fully funded scholarships

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Business News Finance

UK borrowing hits £14.3bn in February as fiscal pressures resurface

Global instability and weak growth squeeze the Chancellor’s room for manoeuvre UK public sector net borrowing reached £14.3 billion in February, marking a

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Hospitality sector Stafford

Staffordshire holiday let wins national award for outstanding guest experience

Otherton Hall, designed for large groups, has achieved 100% positive feedback  A luxury Staffordshire holiday let has been recognised among the UK’s best

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Defence People

First World War soldier from Shrewsbury identified at Belgian cemetery 110 years after his death

Grave of schoolmaster killed in 1915 has finally been given a name following decades of painstaking research The grave of a British Army

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Jobs Partnership Content

UK unemployment remains at five-year high

National jobless rate holds at 5.2% as one West Midlands recruiter reports record February placements While UK unemployment has remained at its highest

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AI Business News Finance

‘UK tax regime must be investor-friendly,’ Midlands financial firm tells Chancellor 

MHA voiced concerns after £2.5bn Govt packaged announced to make Britain the fastest adopter of AI in the G7  The Government’s £2.5bn investment

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Hospitality sector Partnership Content Politics

‘Cut VAT to EU levels of 11% for UK hospitality businesses’

Nearly 2,700 hospitality sector businesses leasders urge tax reforms in letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves VAT rates for British pubs, restaurants, hotels and

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People Sport

Paralympic champion Natasha Baker returns to the saddle with RDA roots

Multiple Paralympic gold medallist has begun her comeback to horse sport at the RDA branch where her career began Natasha Baker OBE has

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Business News Partnership Content

David Woakes joins Birmingham enterprise group as commercial lead

Moving from Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce to the One Thousand Trades Group The One Thousand Trades Group (OTTG) has appointed a new

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Birmingham Culture

East Birmingham women gaining digital skills to unlock employment 

Community partnership helps build confidence and opens doors for 60 women Around 60 women in East Birmingham have completed a six-week digital employability

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