Business News People

Greater collaboration between mayors can unlock billions in investment, report says

Midlands foundation calls on metro mayors to forge stronger partnerships to tackle poverty, inequality and housing A prominent West Midlands philanthropist is calling.

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UK economy grows but warning lights are flashing

First-quarter expansion of 0.6% masks deepening fragility The UK economy expanded by 0.3% in March, bringing first-quarter growth for 2026 to 0.6% and.

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Life Sciences People Walsall

Campaigner who lost son in ‘smart’ motorway tragedy joins NHS helipad charity board

Meera Naran MBE joins HELP Appeal as eighth anniversary of son Dev’s death approaches A Walsall-based organisation that supports air ambulance charities has.

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Maximus Foundation UK awards £2,500 grant to childhood bereavement charity Grief Encounter

Funding will provide 25 specialist therapeutic sessions for children and young people facing loss Grief Encounter, a nationwide charity supporting bereaved children and.

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People Viewpoint

Birmingham women bring community spirit to the dinner table

A BBC broadcaster and six passionate Brummies prove that meaningful change can begin with a single meal By Rubina Begum People often imagine.

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Education People

SEND reforms risk failing blind and partially sighted children, report warns

University of Birmingham research highlights critical gaps in government plans for special educational needs A new report warns that proposed government reforms to.

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Aurrigo International appoints aviation veteran to drive global airport expansion

Mark Gower joins Coventry autonomous vehicle specialist as firm scales up commercial deployments worldwide Coventry-based autonomy software and autonomous vehicle company Aurrigo International.

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Two West Midlands nurseries win national childcare awards

Partou facilities in Redditch and Sutton Coldfield among the top nurseries in the region  Two nurseries have been recognised among the best in.

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Events People Solihull

Solihull honours 25 community champions

From posthumous tributes to grassroots heroes, the borough celebrates those who give most to local life Twenty-five individuals and organisations have been recognised.

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People Sport

Birmingham Youth Sports Academy marks 25 years with glittering awards evening

Hundreds of local children, volunteers and community figures celebrated Local children, grassroots volunteers and community figures from across Birmingham were honoured at a.

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