Local powers expanded to combat West Midlands pavement parking
Drivers leaving their vehicles blocking pavements are a menace for wheelchair users and parents pushing buggies Disabled people and their families, including across.
People
Politics
Transport
Politics
Former UK chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK
Ex Tory MP for Stratford-on-Avon switches sides Former UK chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform UK, becoming the most senior Conservative figure to.
Politics
World Affairs
Part 2. Elections in 2026: Africa
Morocco, Congo and South Sudan are among 17 African nations with elections this year A series of significant African elections is scheduled to.
Politics
World Affairs
Part 1. Elections in 2026: UK and Europe
A breakdown of elections we can expect across the UK and Europe this year Last year was packed full of elections both here.
Defence
Politics
Viewpoint
World Affairs
Media fearmongering about nuclear war is wrong
While many organisations and media firms spread fear and panic, is the threat of nuclear war as significant as widely believed? From Whitehall.
Hospitality sector
Politics
‘Govt’s business rates U-turn must go further than pubs’
Business leaders welcome climbdown but say it must extend to the whole hospitality sector Business leaders in the West Midlands are today urging.
People
Politics
Transport
Plan to improve West Midlands taxi passenger safety
Safety of women and girls is the focus of Govt’s overhaul of licensing system Government plans to overhaul taxi licensing aim to curb.
Politics
Transport
Government strategy to make roads safer welcomed by West Midlands Mayor
Across the UK four people die on the roads every day West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has welcomed a government strategy to reduce.
Politics
Transport
West Midlands scooter users’ views sought for Govt review
DfT seeks to modernise outdated mobility scooter laws with the aim of improving accessibility and safety The government has announced plans to update.
Birmingham
Environment
Politics
Tories slam Labour-run Birmingham council as bin strikes hit one-year mark
‘Residents have had to deal with mounting piles of rubbish for a year now’ – Conservative opposition leader Labour-run Birmingham council’s “refusal to.