Ofsted has raised serious concerns over Jamia Islamia, an independent secondary school in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, highlighting critical failures in pupil safety, attendance, behaviour, and leadership. The school received …
The government, led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, is set to introduce the most significant pension reforms seen in a generation, promising a potential £5,000 boost for savers over five years. Building on plans initially …
Councillors in Dudley are urging the local authority to publish a report detailing the failed sale of a former leisure centre, calling for the findings to be debated openly rather than behind closed doors. The dispute centers …
Concerns have been raised by opposition councillors over Solihull Council’s absence of covert surveillance activity to tackle crime in the area. During the council’s recent governance committee meeting, it emerged that the …
West Midlands Police face calls to enhance their approach to investigating neighbour disputes and road traffic incidents following a recent review by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) accountability and governance …
Calls for stronger accountability and critical scrutiny of major projects in the West Midlands have sparked debate following the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board’s decision to reform its oversight structures. The …
The leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, Cllr Stephen Simkins, is set to receive an increase of over £1,100 in his allowance this year. As the leader of the Labour-run council, Cllr Simkins will now earn a special …
Cannock Chase Council has ushered in a new chapter with Reform UK’s historic rise to leadership, marking the first time the party controls this Midlands authority. Following the May 7 elections, the council shifted to no …
HMRC has issued updated guidance alerting UK households to an upcoming change in the minimum age at which they can access their pension savings. Beginning April 6, 2028, the normal minimum pension age will rise from 55 to 57. …
Auditors have expressed strong confidence in the management of the West Midlands' ambitious plan to overhaul its bus network. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee is set to review …
A £14.5 million scheme to install thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the West Midlands has received approval from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board. The initiative aims to deliver …
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 …
Goldsmith Primary Academy in Walsall has made history by becoming the first school in the West Midlands to earn an ‘exceptional’ rating under Ofsted’s newly overhauled inspection system. This transformation follows a …
The family of 12-year-old Nico Antic has delivered a heartbreaking update after he was mauled by a suspected bull shark at Sydney’s Shark Beach in Sydney Harbour. The attack occurred on Sunday while Nico was with friends …
Ofsted has overhauled its school inspection process in England, replacing the familiar one-word grading system with a comprehensive ‘report card’ model starting in 2026. This move aims to provide a clearer and more nuanced …