NatWest Announces Key Board Appointment Affecting All 20 Million Customers Tuesday, June 30, 2026 natwest banking appointment finance economy investment lending customers leadership mortgage NatWest has made a significant announcement impacting its entire customer base. On Monday, June 29, NatWest Group plc revealed the appointment of Erminia (Ernie) Johannson as an independent non-executive director, effective … Read More
Call to Extend Homelessness Pilot to Prevent Overburdening Birmingham and Coventry Monday, June 29, 2026 homelessness westmidlands birmingham coventry supportedhousing funding pilot deputymayor regional investment The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is set to invest more than £18 million in a pilot Supported Housing Funding Programme aimed at tackling homelessness in Birmingham and Coventry. These two cities were chosen by the … Read More
Midland City Sees House Prices Soar by £85,000 Monday, June 29, 2026 houseprices midlands property realestate manchester pricegrowth housingmarket investment uk urban House prices in a prominent Midland city have surged by an impressive £85,000, marking one of the most significant rises in the UK. This steep increase matches the growth seen in Manchester, highlighting a trend of rapidly …
'‘Will Be a Godsend’ – Chinatown Restaurant Boss Awaits Relief After Heatwave' Friday, June 26, 2026 heatwave hospitality birmingham chinatown restaurant summer ventilation investment temperature dining James Wong, the owner of Chung Ying in Birmingham’s Chinatown, says the end of the recent UK heatwave “will be a Godsend” for local hospitality businesses. This June, Birmingham experienced its hottest ever June temperatures, … Read More
Birmingham’s New Leaders Face Pressure to Protect Libraries Amid Erdington Roof Repair Delays Wednesday, June 24, 2026 birmingham libraries erdington repairs conservative community council delays heritage investment Birmingham’s newly appointed council leaders are under mounting pressure to safeguard the city’s libraries, following significant delays to crucial repair work at Erdington Library. The facility, which temporarily closed … Read More
Birmingham City Academy: Balancing Ambition, Investment, and Infrastructure Challenges Thursday, June 18, 2026 birminghamcity academy youthdevelopment categoryone football playerpathway trainingfacilities westmidlands investment footballacademy sport Birmingham City made significant strides to reclaim Category One status for their academy last year, a testament to their commitment off the field. The Knighthead Performance Centre, formerly known as Wast Hills, has … Read More