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MI5 joins cyber crackdown

UK security services deepen ties with business after major hacks UK security services, including MI5 and GCHQ, are intensifying work with some of.

by Josh Moreton
14 October 2025
2 minutes read

Black Country Business News People

AWI gives £5,000 to ill children

Black Country firm helps fund wonderful experiences for critically ill kids Three critically ill Black Country children and their families are getting a.

by Dave Pettifer
14 October 2025
1 minute read

Business News Jobs Politics Viewpoint

Western Midlands skills gap

The skills gap that is breaking the West Midlands The West Midlands is quietly suffering from a crisis that threatens to stall its.

by Mike Olley
14 October 2025
3 minutes read

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British travellers face new checks

EU border system begins phased rollout British travellers heading to Europe from this week will face new biometric checks as the EU’s Entry-Exit.

by Jake Evans
14 October 2025
1 minute read

Business News Energy Wolverhampton

Tomato Energy fined £1.5m

Electricity retailer fined by Ofgem for failing to reduce its £3m debts Energy regulator Ofgem today said today it plans to slap embattled.

by Simon Evans
13 October 2025
1 minute read

Business News Shropshire

Record income for G Force

Telford firm ambitious to build on its current success G Force Express Limited, a family-run logistical specialist firm in Shropshire, has achieved record.

by Dave Pettifer
13 October 2025
1 minute read

Business News Jobs People

Enhanced checks on security workers

Security watchdog tightens licensing rules New offences and stricter refusal categories introduced from December The UK’s private watchdog is tightening its licensing rules.