Forecasting 2026: Crypto, the demise of ‘woke’ and fewer shots fired
Societal pragmatism, a banking revolution and a push towards peace As we stare down the barrel of 2026, the world appears poised for
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Review of 2025: Wars, ‘rage bait’ and a cringey de-princing
Trump and his MAGA movement returned to the Oval Office The year 2025 saw Donald Trump’s dramatic return to the White House, inaugurating
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Leadership
CEO of Pathway Group made an MBE in New Year Honours list
Safaraz Ali recognised for his life-changing work breaking down social stigma and empowering people West Midlands business leader Safaraz Ali has been made
Life Sciences
Reprocessed nuclear waste to be turned into new cancer treatments
Waste uranium is set to be used in cutting-edge therapies Tens of thousands of doses of cutting-edge cancer treatments are set to be
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Sport
Boxing Day Blues tributes for Nick Smith of Elonex
The 55-year-old died suddenly earlier this month, sending shockwaves across the Midlands business world Moving tributes were paid to the late Nick Smith,
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Crypto
UK crypto rules will offer ‘clarity and consistency’ firms need
Government plans to bring in regulations on crypto assets in 2027 Cryptoasset firms are being encouraged to innovate and expand under new UK
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People
‘After four years of applying, I finally landed a job’
Tough jobs market but, thanks to Starting Point Recruitment, Aundray now works at Foot Asylum Aundray Gow spent four years job-hunting before landing
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Politics
Government must empower UK crypto firms in global stablecoin arms race
UK right now: ‘Crypto regulation superhighway with only a few small vehicles in the slow lane’ The UK Government must work with private
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Culture
People
“Jingle hell” – SIFA Fireside combating homelessness this Christmas
Rough sleeping poses a serious risk to life all year round, but the dangers increase significantly during the winter months as temperatures drop.
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History
Blue plaque for Birmingham Town Hall – site of Dickens’ first reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’
The celebrated author read for three hours to 2,000 Brummies on a stormy night Birmingham Town Hall has received a prestigious blue plaque