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Trump tariffs: What now for WM auto sector?

The American tariffs, particularly those on automotive exports, will have a significant impact on the West Midlands, a major hub for car manufacturing. .

by Bhanu Dhir
4 April 2025
1 minute read

Business News Viewpoint World Affairs

Trump tariffs: ‘cool heads’ required

Donald Trump ‘s levies on imports to the US from countries all over the world, including the UK, has sent the markets and.

by Simon Evans
4 April 2025
1 minute read

Business News Environment

Electricity plans could add £3bn to bills

Plans to overhaul the electricity market for England, Wales and Scotland may result in an additional £3 billion on domestic household bills over.

by Bhanu Dhir
4 April 2025
1 minute read

Business News

Camp Hill line ‘reopening this year’

Passengers will be able to travel on Birmingham’s Camp Hill railway line by the end of this year, West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker.

by Gary Sambrook
4 April 2025
1 minute read

Business News Sport

Worcester Warriors back to pro rugby

Worcester Warriors will re-enter professional English rugby at the start of the 2025/26 season, the club said today. The Warriors will join the.

by Simon Evans
3 April 2025
1 minute read

Business News World Affairs

Beijing: £57bn into state banks

China is deploying major capital injections into its top state-owned banks, raising a combined Rmb520bn (£57bn) in a rare government move to stabilise.

by Josh Moreton
3 April 2025
1 minute read

Business News Tech

Grants for WM manufacturers

Trump’s tariffs, rising energy costs, Brexit, supply chain issues, increased minimum wage, National Insurance hikes … … all topics tackled at a business.