Thousands at Risk of Missing State Pension When They Need It Most Monday, February 23, 2026 pension health retirement ons dwp illhealth benefits ageing economy welfare Thousands of people are at risk of missing out on their state pension when they need it most, new data reveals. Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that men and women are now expected to enjoy … Read More
Major Overhaul of West Midlands Transport Funding Set to Deliver Maximum Community Benefits Saturday, February 21, 2026 westmidlands transport funding rosewellreview infrastructure investment governance projects communities economy Transport leaders in the West Midlands are optimistic that a comprehensive redesign of funding strategies for major infrastructure projects will yield the greatest benefits for local communities. The West Midlands Combined … Read More
UB40 Returns to Their Roots at Hare & Hounds and Reflects on Birmingham’s Changing Pub Scene Monday, February 9, 2026 ub40 pubs birmingham heritage live-music closure community history economy reggae Legendary Birmingham reggae band UB40 has expressed deep concern over the rapid disappearance of the city’s cherished pubs, calling it “criminal” that so many community landmarks are vanishing. This year marks the 47th … Read More
Thousands of UK Companies Face Collapse as HMRC Demands Overdue Taxes - Full Regional Breakdown Friday, January 30, 2026 hmrc tax ukbusinesses financialdistress zombiecompanies economy corporatetax smallbusiness debt crisis Thousands of UK companies are at risk of collapse as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) intensifies efforts to collect £27 billion in overdue taxes. A recent report from Begbies Traynor reveals that 68,000 companies are … Read More
Midlands Cities Highlighted in New Ranking of Britain’s Most Deprived Areas Sunday, January 25, 2026 midlands deprivation walsall birmingham index prosperity economy qualityoflife transport communities A new report has identified the most deprived towns and cities across Britain, revealing concerning trends in the Midlands region. The Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index 2025 ranks 50 major UK towns and cities—excluding … Read More
Wetherspoons Removes Beloved Mixed Grill from Menus Across UK Pubs Saturday, January 24, 2026 wetherspoons mixedgrill menuchange pubs ukhospitality steak costpressure economy politics timmartin Wetherspoons, a popular pub chain with locations across the UK, including Birmingham, has announced it will be removing its classic Mixed Grill dish from all menus nationwide. This decision comes after numerous customer … Read More