West Midlands Mayor Mourns Closure of Beloved Birmingham Restaurant Simpsons Thursday, May 28, 2026 simpsons birmingham hospitality michelin closure westmidlands mayor nighteconomy economy restaurant West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has expressed his deep sadness following the closure of Simpsons, one of Birmingham’s most iconic Michelin-starred restaurants. Owner Andreas Antona announced the permanent closure of … Read More
City Centre Pub Condemns 'Disgraceful' Train Strike After Sales Plummet Thursday, May 28, 2026 strike train union birmingham victoria pub hospitality economy pride disruption A popular Birmingham city centre pub has spoken out against a recent train strike, describing it as “disgraceful” and blaming it for a significant drop in sales. The Victoria, located just a short walk from New … Read More
West Midlands Aims to Create 50,000 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs by 2035 Tuesday, May 26, 2026 westmidlands manufacturing jobs advancedmanufacturing projectmade innovation skills economy technology growth The West Midlands is poised for significant growth in advanced manufacturing, with Project MADE (Midlands Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem) releasing a comprehensive plan to transform the sector. This ambitious strategy … Read More
Delay to HS2 Sparks Frustration in Midlands as Tamworth MP Calls Costs 'Staggering' Monday, May 25, 2026 hs2 midlands tamworth delay infrastructure rail costs communities economy transport The latest announcement on the HS2 high-speed rail project has caused frustration across the Midlands, with Tamworth MP Sarah Edwards describing the developments as “deeply unwelcome news.” Transport Secretary … Read More
Study Finds England’s Six Poorest Areas All Located in Birmingham Saturday, May 23, 2026 poverty birmingham income disposableincome economy urban disparities incomeinequality england study A recent study investigating average disposable income across England has identified the six poorest areas, all of which are located in Birmingham. This finding highlights significant economic challenges within certain parts …
Rachel Reeves Confirms Cancellation of 5p Fuel Duty Rise Friday, May 22, 2026 fuel tax motorists costofliving government rachelreeves fuelprices economy transport policy Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the planned 5p fuel duty increase will be cancelled, keeping fuel duty frozen for the remainder of the year. This decision comes after growing pressure on the Government to protect … Read More