Motability Scheme Faces Calls to Ban 12 Chinese Car Models Sunday, May 31, 2026 motability pip dla uk chinese automotive motors manufacturing conservative policy The Department for Work and Pensions is under pressure to exclude certain Chinese-made models from the Motability Scheme, which supports people receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance … Read More
West Midlands Aims to Create 50,000 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs by 2035 Tuesday, May 26, 2026 westmidlands manufacturing jobs advancedmanufacturing projectmade innovation skills economy technology growth The West Midlands is poised for significant growth in advanced manufacturing, with Project MADE (Midlands Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem) releasing a comprehensive plan to transform the sector. This ambitious strategy … Read More
West Midlands Launches Strategic Partnership to Boost £1.7bn Defence Sector Sunday, May 17, 2026 defence westmidlands partnership innovation manufacturing security mod education technology collaboration A dynamic new partnership aimed at accelerating growth in the West Midlands’ defence sector has been established. The Regional Defence and Security Cluster (RDSC) unites industry leaders, academic institutions, government … Read More
Birmingham Faces Job Losses of 12,500 Amid Iran War Economic Fallout Monday, May 11, 2026 birmingham jobs unemployment manufacturing construction energy inflation economy iranwar regions Birmingham is projected to lose 12,500 jobs this year as a result of economic challenges stemming from the ongoing Iran War, according to a new report by the Item Club. Nationally, the UK could see up to 163,000 job losses, … Read More
Major UK Kitchenware Brand Bristol Blue Glass to Close Permanently on May 31 Thursday, April 23, 2026 bristol glassware closure smallbusiness kitchenware manufacturing ukbusiness taxburden heritage conflict Bristol Blue Glass, a cherished British kitchenware and glassware brand, has confirmed it will close its doors for good on May 31. Established 38 years ago to revive Bristol’s historic glass-making tradition, the company has … Read More
Joy for Birmingham and Wolverhampton Colleges as They Gain Prestigious Technical Excellence Status Wednesday, April 15, 2026 education skills training birmingham wolverhampton colleges manufacturing digital technical westmidlands Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET) and City of Wolverhampton College have been proudly recognized for their outstanding contribution to skills development by being named Technical Excellence Colleges by the UK Government. … Read More