Birmingham Council Leaders Urge PM Andy Burnham to Tackle Housing Crisis Monday, July 20, 2026 birmingham housing council socialhousing andyburnham crisis regulation coalition exempthousing localgovernment Birmingham’s recently formed council leadership has made two urgent requests to the incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, centered on addressing the city’s escalating housing crisis. Council leader Roger Harmer … Read More
Tragic Suicide of Birmingham Man Who Pleaded 'I'm Not Safe Outside' Sunday, July 12, 2026 suicide mentalhealth homelessness birmingham coroner mhlsupport police family crisis advocacy A heartbreaking inquest revealed that 27-year-old Valentino Mujic tragically ended his own life after repeatedly expressing to hospital staff and police that he felt unsafe outside. Despite pledging for support and revealing … Read More
Birmingham City Council to Relaunch £144 Million Oracle IT System Amid Warnings of Potential Teething Problems Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham oracle it council erp finance technology implementation crisis publicsector Birmingham City Council will officially ‘go live’ once again with its long-troubled Oracle IT transformation project on August 18, following an extensive £144 million overhaul. Despite two years of preparation, … Read More
'Avoid the Area' Warning Issued Following Massive Fire at Wolverhampton Recycling Yard Tuesday, July 7, 2026 wolverhampton fire recycling emergency firefighters westmidlands blaze evacuation safety crisis Over 24 hours after a major fire erupted at Jones Skips recycling yard in Cross Street, Wolverhampton, authorities continue to advise residents and workers to avoid the area. Those nearby have also been urged to keep doors … Read More
DWP Issues Dire Warning Over Pension Savings Crisis Affecting 4.5 Million Self-Employed Workers Thursday, June 4, 2026 pensions selfemployment retirement savings dwp uk finance reforms government crisis The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a stark warning about the retirement savings shortfall among millions of self-employed workers in the UK. Pensions Minister Torsten Bell highlighted that just four per … Read More
Birmingham Chef Closes Michelin-Starred Simpsons After 32 Years, Warns of Hospitality Crisis Tuesday, June 2, 2026 simpsons birmingham andreasantona michelin restaurantclosure hospitability crisis economy smallbusiness governmentsupport After 32 years delighting diners, Birmingham chef Andreas Antona has closed his Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons, citing that it “hadn’t made money in well over a year.” Antona warns this closure may … Read More