£1.4bn defence cash boom
Thousands of jobs on way Britain’s defence industry is riding high after landing a £1.4 billion foreign investment jackpot – with more than.
Defence
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Work scheme targets Midlands
Billions pledged but questions remain Thousands of sick and disabled people in the Midlands are to be offered tailored help to get back.
Birmingham
Crime
150 extra WM police officers
The West Midlands is set to receive 150 additional police officers as part of a drive to strengthen neighbourhood policing across the region..
Education
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West Midlands adults’ confidence dip
Confidence peaks at 20 then declines Adults across the West Midlands are struggling with a “confidence dip” when it comes to learning new.
Culture
Finance
Jobs
ONS short-changes women
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is meant to be the gold standard of truth. Instead, it has been caught short, underestimating the.
Jobs
TUC sounds alarm on AI
As employers consider the impact of AI on future recruitment and staffing, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a red flag. The.
Business News
Politics
World Affairs
India deal delivers jobs boost
PM hails £6bn investment windfall from UK-India trade pact Prime Minister Keir Starmer today unveiled nearly £6 billion in new investment and export.