‘Faster and Cheaper’ Buses to Transform Travel in Birmingham with £264 Million Government Investment Friday, December 5, 2025 buses westmidlands transport funding government publictransport fares infrastructure economy localauthorities sport The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making … Read More
Midlands Metro Route Highlights Socioeconomic Divide in Dudley Borough Monday, December 1, 2025 midlandsmetro dudley poverty deprivation unemployment socialhousing regeneration economy transport infrastructure The forthcoming extension of the Midlands Metro tram line into Dudley town centre casts a revealing spotlight on economic inequality within the borough. The initial phase is nearing completion, with further expansion planned … Read More
Millions of Workers to Receive Pay Rise Worth Up to £1,500 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 payrise wages livingwage minimumwage labor employment economy youthwork costofliving income Millions of workers across the UK are set to benefit from a substantial pay rise as minimum wage rates increase next year. Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the National Living Wage will rise by 4.7% to … Read More
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