Birmingham Launches UK’s First Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Plant, Creating Hundreds of Jobs Friday, January 16, 2026 birmingham recycling rareearth magnet hydrogen innovation sustainability manufacturing criticalminerals technology The University of Birmingham has inaugurated the UK’s first commercial rare earth magnet recycling facility, located at Tyseley Energy Park in the West Midlands. This groundbreaking plant promises to reduce the nation’s … Read More
Major Milestones Across the Midlands in 2025: What You Need to Know Saturday, January 3, 2026 midlands 2025 development economy infrastructure innovation community education environment progress 2025 has been a year of significant developments across the Midlands, showcasing the region’s resilience, innovation, and growth. While news cycles often highlight challenges, it’s essential to recognize the positive strides … Read More
Octopus Energy Announces $8.65 Billion Valuation for Kraken and Major Investment Boost Tuesday, December 30, 2025 octopus kraken investment energy technology ai utilities funding growth innovation Octopus Energy has unveiled a landmark standalone investment round for its cutting-edge technology company, Kraken, now valued at an impressive $8.65 billion. The funding round, spearheaded by US-based investment firm D1 … Read More
Iconic Car Brand Scion Returns with a Modern Twist After a Decade Saturday, December 20, 2025 scion toyota mobility concept sema offroad innovation vehicles relaunch engineering After a ten-year hiatus, Toyota has officially brought back its distinctive Scion brand — but not in the way fans once knew it. The automaker unveiled the Scion 01 Concept at the recent SEMA show, signaling a fresh direction … Read More
New Qualifications Aim to Bridge Huge Future Skills Gap in MedTech Sector Monday, December 15, 2025 medtech skills qualifications workforce westmidlands training technology healthcare innovation education To tackle a projected shortfall of 145,000 skilled workers in the medical technology sector, innovative qualifications have been introduced in the West Midlands. These Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to … Read More
Major Green Jobs Initiative in Wolverhampton Poised for Approval Monday, December 8, 2025 wolverhampton sixmilegreen greenjobs brownfield investment innovation sustainability manufacturing research training A significant initiative to convert brownfield land into a thriving hub for green technology jobs in Wolverhampton is on track to receive approval. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board is expected to … Read More