Rachel Reeves Vows 'Fair Choices' Ahead of Budget Amid Tax Hike Concerns Wednesday, November 26, 2025 budget tax reeves chancellor economy debt inflation publicspending minimumwage taxhike Rachel Reeves has promised to make “fair and necessary choices” in the upcoming Budget, despite strong expectations of multiple tax increases. As Chancellor, she is set to deliver her second Budget on Wednesday, … Read More
Rooftop Street Food Venue Seeks Approval After Sudden Closure Monday, November 24, 2025 walsall streetfood rooftop planning safety leisure economy conservation jobs venue Plans have been submitted for the reopening of a rooftop street food venue in Walsall, which was abruptly closed last month due to operating without planning permission. The Rooftop Food Court launched earlier this year atop … Read More
Inside Birmingham City’s Stadium Reveal: Five Ways the Sports Quarter Project Could Transform the City Sunday, November 23, 2025 birmingham sportsquarter stadium powerhouse urbandevelopment transport culture economy regeneration football sport “Birmingham is a city that at times is under-appreciated,” said Blues chairman Tom Wagner at the unveiling event held at Digbeth Loc Studios. “Not anymore.” Speaking to an audience of political leaders, dignitaries, and … Read More
Posh Sutton Coldfield Sees Rising Unemployment Amid West Midlands Job Market Improvements Saturday, November 22, 2025 suttoncoldfield unemployment westmidlands jobmarket economy perrybarr employment jobcentres youthemployment investment Unemployment trends across the West Midlands show a promising decline in many areas during the second half of this year, reflecting a broader national decrease. However, Sutton Coldfield, known for its affluent reputation, … Read More
Birmingham to Host UEFA Euro 2028 Matches, Bringing £117m Boost and Renewed Community Spirit Tuesday, November 18, 2025 birmingham euro2028 villapark economy community football infrastructure investment inequality grassroots sport Birmingham has been confirmed as a host city for UEFA Euro 2028, a prestigious football tournament set to inject approximately £117 million into the local economy. The city will welcome fans for four matches at Villa Park, … Read More
Four Birmingham Matches Confirmed for Euro 2028, Sparking Enthusiasm Across the City Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham euro2028 football villapark uefa sports tournament investment community economy sport Excitement is mounting in Birmingham following the official announcement that the city will host four matches during the UEFA Euro 2028 tournament, with all games set to take place at Villa Park. The tournament was officially … Read More