Good News for Walsall as Extra Council Funding Confirmed Tuesday, January 6, 2026 walsall council funding localgovernment socialcare education budget planning community taxation Walsall Council leader Councillor Mike Bird has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new multi-year funding settlement that promises to transform local authority financing. Revealed just before Christmas by the … Read More
Octopus Energy Announces $8.65 Billion Valuation for Kraken and Major Investment Boost Tuesday, December 30, 2025 octopus kraken investment energy technology ai utilities funding growth innovation Octopus Energy has unveiled a landmark standalone investment round for its cutting-edge technology company, Kraken, now valued at an impressive $8.65 billion. The funding round, spearheaded by US-based investment firm D1 … Read More
HS2 Confirms Delays as Leadership Pledges to Overcome Setbacks Monday, December 29, 2025 hs2 ukrail infrastructure construction transport delays leadership reset engineering funding HS2 has officially announced that its original goal of running trains between Birmingham and London by 2029 to 2033 is no longer feasible. Despite significant construction progress, including the emerging Birmingham Curzon … Read More
New Eton Academy Set to Open in Dudley Amid Mixed Reactions Sunday, December 21, 2025 eton dudley academy education apprenticeships staracademies liberals labour funding vocational Plans for a new Eton Star Academies sixth form college in Dudley have been approved by the government, sparking a divided response among local politicians. Although the announcement on December 12 was met with cautious … Read More
Birmingham City Council Secures Major Government Funding Boost to Enhance Services Wednesday, December 17, 2025 birmingham council funding deprivation government services budget austerity localgovernment taxation Birmingham City Council has emerged as a significant beneficiary following the Government’s announcement of increased funding for councils serving the most deprived areas of England. As part of a landmark multi-year financial … Read More
£30 Million Investment to Enhance Safer Walking and Cycling Routes Across the West Midlands Thursday, December 11, 2025 westmidlands activetravel cycling walking infrastructure funding safety community health transport The West Midlands is set to receive over £30 million to enhance the safety and accessibility of walking and cycling routes throughout the region. Active Travel England has allocated £36,009,295 to the West Midlands Combined … Read More