New Qualifications Aim to Bridge Huge Future Skills Gap in MedTech Sector Monday, December 15, 2025 medtech skills qualifications workforce westmidlands training technology healthcare innovation education To tackle a projected shortfall of 145,000 skilled workers in the medical technology sector, innovative qualifications have been introduced in the West Midlands. These Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to … Read More
Major Green Jobs Initiative in Wolverhampton Poised for Approval Monday, December 8, 2025 wolverhampton sixmilegreen greenjobs brownfield investment innovation sustainability manufacturing research training A significant initiative to convert brownfield land into a thriving hub for green technology jobs in Wolverhampton is on track to receive approval. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board is expected to … Read More
Santander Urges Government to Prioritize Consumer Protection with 10 Key Demands Wednesday, December 3, 2025 santander payments fraud consumerprotection innovation cryptocurrency regulation digitalpound financialservices uk Santander has presented ten urgent demands to the Labour Party government, emphasizing the critical need for a consumer-first approach to the UK payments system. This move comes in response to new research revealing that … Read More
Cash-Strapped Solihull Council Turns to AI to Unlock Major Savings Saturday, November 29, 2025 solihull council ai artificialintelligence savings transformation localgovernment automation innovation budget Facing tight budgets, Solihull Council is embracing the power of artificial intelligence to generate significant savings and improve efficiency. As one of the early adopters in local government, council staff have already … Read More
NatWest Appoints Andrew Hunter as Managing Director of Venture Capital Coverage Wednesday, November 26, 2025 natwest venturebanking andrewhunter innovation finance investment venturecapital banking ukeconomy leadership NatWest has announced a significant appointment that will impact all its customers, particularly those in the venture capital and innovation sectors. Andrew Hunter has joined the bank as Managing Director of Venture Capital … Read More
Calls to Extend Business Growth West Midlands Investment Readiness Programme Amid Proven Success Monday, November 24, 2025 investment smes westmidlands businessgrowth funding entrepreneurship support startups innovation networking A successful business support initiative that has empowered 2,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the West Midlands is facing an uncertain future, with calls mounting to extend its funding beyond March 2026. … Read More