Nestled between the affluent villages of Lickey and Barnt Green, just south of Birmingham, lies a road with a name that raises eyebrows: Twatling Road. Despite this undoubtedly risqué moniker, it remains one of the region’s …
Birmingham City Council is set to auction off a variety of properties this month, offering investors and developers a unique opportunity to acquire prime assets across the city. The auction, hosted by Bond Wolfe, will feature …
Money expert Martin Lewis has issued an urgent alert for savers holding over £10,000, reminding them to fully utilise their Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance before the upcoming tax year deadline on April 5. Each tax …
Lloyds Bank, a prominent player in the UK banking sector with branches in Birmingham and across the country, has made a significant announcement affecting its 28 million customers. The bank has appointed Trusha Pillay as the …
A long-empty and vandalized former job centre in Wolverhampton city centre is set to be transformed into a thriving mixed-use development featuring shops, residential flats, and a boutique hotel. The City of Wolverhampton …
The RAC has issued a warning for diesel drivers at UK forecourts as long queues of up to 90 vehicles have formed, driven by concerns over rising fuel prices amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Simon Williams, head of …
Lloyds Bank has made a significant announcement regarding Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), projecting that UK savers will deposit a record-breaking total of £115 billion into ISAs during this tax year. This surge is …
Cash ISA holders have just four weeks remaining to fully utilise their annual tax-free savings allowance before the new 2026/27 tax year kicks off on April 6. Each year, ISA allowances reset, giving savers a fresh opportunity …
A significant new fund aimed at helping West Midlands companies in the electric vehicle (EV) sector transform their operations has received official backing. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board has …
Starting April 1, Aldi will pay all its UK Store Assistants a minimum hourly wage of £13.50 nationwide, with rates increasing to £14.88 inside the M25. These figures rise further to £14.47 and £15.20 respectively, based on …
Concerns have emerged over potential cost increases and delays in constructing a new bus depot in Birmingham. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Investment Board has approved the business justification for building …
A trade mission to India presents a significant opportunity for economic growth in the West Midlands, according to regional leaders. The success of this initiative, they emphasize, hinges on how effectively it is executed. …
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 …
A substantial £50 million fund has been launched to support automotive businesses in the West Midlands as they compete in the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market. The West Midlands Supplier Readiness and Transformation …
A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located on …