Seven Million UK Households to Receive £200 Energy Bill Discount Amid Warning of Future ‘Cliff-Edge’ Hike Sunday, March 1, 2026 energy bills discount government resolutionfoundation cliffedge policy affordability manufacturing cleanenergy Seven million UK households are set to benefit from a £200 reduction in their energy bills starting this April, as the government rolls out a £6.9 billion public spending initiative aimed at easing one of the biggest expenses … Read More
£50m Fund Secured to Support Midlands Firms Transitioning to Electric Vehicle Production Thursday, February 26, 2026 investment electricvehicles westmidlands automotive transformation manufacturing funding evmarket innovation supplychain A significant new fund aimed at helping West Midlands companies in the electric vehicle (EV) sector transform their operations has received official backing. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board has … Read More
West Midlands India Trade Mission Aims to Boost Jobs and Strengthen Economic Ties Tuesday, February 24, 2026 westmidlands india trademission economy investment tourism manufacturing technology automotive ukindiatrade A trade mission to India presents a significant opportunity for economic growth in the West Midlands, according to regional leaders. The success of this initiative, they emphasize, hinges on how effectively it is executed. … Read More
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
JLR Suppliers Face Collapse Risk Amid Ongoing Cyber Attack Fallout, Warns Manufacturing Expert Tuesday, December 23, 2025 jlr supplychain cyberattack manufacturing smes cashflow insolvency energycosts restructuring suppliers Jonathan Dudley, head of manufacturing at Crowe UK, has issued a stark warning to smaller suppliers in Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) supply chain who continue to suffer financial strain following a serious cyber attack earlier … 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