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The government confirms at £14.2bn investment in a new nuclear plant in Suffolk - it will be a decade before it delivers power.
PIC: West Midlands Combined Authority A TfWM spokesperson said these are cheaper than comparable fares in London (£94), Liverpool (£77.10), Manchester (£80) and Nottingham, at £75.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said she had done an “exemplary job for the region” during her time in the top job. Laura, who will remain in the role until June 17, will continue as chair ...
Business confidence in the West Midlands declined during May, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds, but remained in line with the national average. Companies in the West Midlands ...
Workers across the West Midlands are among nearly 60,000 employees nationwide set to receive a share of over £7.4m, after their employers failed to pay the National Minimum and Living Wage.
TheBusinessDesk.com has a busy programme of round tables, seminars and lunches in the West Midlands – including our next ones on June 26 focused on Lendlease’s £2.8bn vision for Birmingham ...
A prominent law firm has entered the West Midlands with the opening of a new office in Birmingham, marking its first location outside the North of England. Ward Hadaway's new office, which adds to the ...
Two months ago, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) agreed to continue the £50 million a year funding to support struggling operators and prevent further reductions in bus services.
Albrighton's Big Plant Out was led by by the village's 1st Scout Group and the two local schools – Albrighton Primary and St Mary's.
The allegation relates to Danny Sullivan Group, which is employed by the Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) team building large parts of the West Midlands section of the railway. An HS2 spokesperson said: ...
The chief executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is stepping down after four years in the role. Laura Shoaf will remain in the role until 17 June and will continue as chair of ...
Mothers and children from the Westcote Hall Playgroup in Northfield at Northfield Carnival in Birmingham, West Midlands. 2nd July 1988. (Image: Mirrorpix) 5 of 30 Share ...