Own your power: how women can become the best version of themselves
On this International Women’s Day, the most meaningful investment you can make is in yourself It starts with a quiet question, one many.
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People
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Culture
Jobs
People
West Midlands academy aims to get more women working in security
New training initiative aims to tackle the gender gap in a male-dominated sector West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has commissioned training provider Pilot.
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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Culture
Two-thirds of female leaders ‘still face workplace discrimination’
Survey by Telford firm ahead of International Women’s Day Nearly seven in 10 female business leaders in the UK continue to experience gender-based.
AI
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When machines ‘learn’ us: The cultural reckoning of Artificial Intelligence
Ethical awareness must move at the same rapid pace as AI as it reshapes our world The world is changing faster than we.
Agriculture
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Environment
People
Hundreds of fake foxes dumped in Birmingham amid demands to end illegal hunting
League Against Cruel Sports wants Government to ban trail hunting A pile of 648 bloodied fake foxes was dumped in central Birmingham yesterday.
Birmingham
Culture
Short film by Birmingham director tackles workplace menopause issues
60% of women consider quitting work during menopause, UK research shows A new British short film, written and directed by Birmingham’s Sam Grierson,.
Culture
Viewpoint
The shift that never ends: The invisible labour women do after work
As well as being empowered professionally, women now need support domestically The modern working woman leaves her office, shuts her laptop, or clocks.
Culture
Politics
3.2% BBC licence fee rise to £180 a year is “fair and affordable”
Most adult Britons use BBC services, the Government says The annual cost of a TV licence will increase to £180 from April 2026,.
Culture
Transport
Major study to improve young West Midlands motorcyclists’ safety
‘The most comprehensive research project into young motorcyclists to date’ The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) has launched the most comprehensive research project.