Brits Advised to Buy Dollars as Pound Hits Highest Level Against US Dollar Since 2021 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 pound dollar currency exchange interestrates inflation uk economicgrowth forex investment The Pound has surged to $1.38 against the US Dollar, marking its highest point since 2021, and experts are urging Brits to take advantage of this favorable exchange rate now. A combination of factors has created what industry … Read More
A Third of Birmingham’s Workforce Unemployed as City Lags Behind in Living Standards Tuesday, January 27, 2026 birmingham unemployment livingstandards westmidlands economicgrowth disposableincome jobs inequality northsouthdivide centreforcities New research reveals that Birmingham has the highest proportion of people not in work among UK cities, significantly impacting living standards across the city and the wider West Midlands region. Only 70% of working-age … Read More
Calls for Increased Rail Services as New West Midlands Stations Prepare to Open Tuesday, January 20, 2026 westmidlands railservices connectivity wmca wmre publictransport economicgrowth railwaystations urbantransport infrastructure sport Leaders across the West Midlands are calling for an expansion of rail services to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the region. This appeal comes as new stations in Birmingham and beyond are set to open, … Read More
UK Households to Lose Over £15,000 in Real Spending Power by 2029 Saturday, January 3, 2026 purchasingpower inflation ukbudget labourparty taxation henrys consumerconfidence economicgrowth fiscalpolicy incomeinequality UK households face a significant blow to their finances, with projections indicating a loss of more than £15,000 in real spending power by 2029. This stark forecast follows the Autumn Budget introduced by Labour Party … Read More
Blueprint for Thousands of Midlands Homes Announced – Complete List of Locations Wednesday, November 5, 2025 westmidlands housing development planning consultation sds infrastructure economicgrowth brownfield communities Residents across the West Midlands are invited to shape a transformative plan that will determine where thousands of new homes and employment sites will be built over the coming decades. A six-week public consultation has … Read More