John Lewis is set to implement a 6.9% pay increase for its shop floor employees, ensuring a minimum hourly wage of £13.25. This move comes as the retailer addresses concerns from its partners who have been without an annual …
Santander is reaching out to customers who are unsure about how to begin investing by promoting their Investment (Stocks and Shares) ISA options. With branches in Birmingham and across the UK, the bank emailed account holders …
Birmingham’s business, civic, and cultural leaders are calling for a bold new attitude—a shift away from self-deprecation toward confidently celebrating the city’s vibrant future. At a high-profile gathering at Birmingham …
City of Wolverhampton Council is set to approve an ambitious £20 million, ten-year regeneration plan aimed at revitalising Bilston. The ‘Pride in Place’ initiative focuses on creating a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant …
At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre …
Birmingham Airport is gearing up to reinstate direct flights to New York, targeting summer 2027 for daily scheduled services as part of a multi-million dollar investment to attract airlines. Direct routes from Birmingham to …
The Labour government has announced plans to overhaul the Lifetime ISA, removing the option to save for retirement and ending the government’s 25% monthly bonus contributions. The new savings scheme will be exclusively …
The Pound has surged to $1.38 against the US Dollar, marking its highest point since 2021, and experts are urging Brits to take advantage of this favorable exchange rate now. A combination of factors has created what industry …
The West Midlands is ramping up investment in construction skills training to meet its ambitious housebuilding targets. Mayor Richard Parker emphasized the critical role of workforce development in achieving regional housing …
Dobbies, one of the UK’s leading garden centre chains, has confirmed the closure of eight branches across the country as part of a wider restructuring plan. This move will leave 76 centres operational nationwide, including …
Dudley Council is set to invest significantly in new children’s homes to bring back 66 young people currently placed outside the borough. This move comes amid growing financial pressures on the council’s children’s services, …
Birmingham Council has pledged that all of its homes will meet the national decent homes standard by 2032, responding to ongoing concerns about the condition of council properties. Currently governed by the Labour-run city …
A triangular 0.12-acre plot of land in Birmingham’s Handsworth area is set to be auctioned next month by Bond Wolfe on behalf of Birmingham City Council. Located behind 92-97 Handsworth New Road, the site carries a guide …
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced significant changes to cash ISA regulations that will affect millions of savers across the UK. From April 2027, the maximum amount individuals can deposit into cash ISAs each year will …
Lidl is set to open two new stores in the Midlands within weeks, delivering a significant boost to local communities with up to 640 new jobs created. One of the new stores will be at Kingstanding Circle in Birmingham, on the …