Major £50 Million Investment Fuels Innovation and Job Growth in the West Midlands Monday, March 23, 2026 westmidlands innovation technology investment manufacturing healthcare research economy ukri jobs The West Midlands is set to receive a transformative £50 million investment aimed at driving innovation, creating new jobs, and accelerating economic growth throughout the region. This significant funding boost comes from the … Read More
Petrol Drivers Face £3,400 Lifetime Cost Increase After Fuel Duty Rise Thursday, March 19, 2026 fuel petrol taxation cost duty motorists economy government campaign transport Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest … Read More
Investors Worldwide Always Ask Andy Street Two Key Questions About Birmingham Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham investment finance council binsstrike economy development leadership prosperuk hs2 Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has acknowledged the contrasting views about Birmingham’s future amid recent challenges that have strained the city’s reputation. Despite facing a severe financial crisis within the city … Read More
Barclays Warns 20 Million UK Customers Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty Thursday, March 12, 2026 barclays economy inflation consumerconfidence middleeast energycosts spending travel fuelprices savings Barclays has issued a cautionary notice to its 20 million UK customers following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. According to new Barclays research, consumer confidence has taken a significant hit not … Read More
UK Inflation Set to Exceed 2% Target, Potentially Reaching 3% by Year-End Tuesday, March 10, 2026 inflation uk economy energy obr oil gas prices costofliving ofgem The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has issued a warning that UK inflation may surpass the government’s 2% target and approach 3% by the end of 2026. This projection hinges on fluctuations in oil and gas prices, … Read More
One Million More State Pensioners Face Tax Bills After Rachel Reeves’ Threshold Freeze Wednesday, March 4, 2026 pensioners tax statepension income hmrc budget economy rachelreeves obr inflation A growing number of retirees are expected to pay income tax on their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension, following Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to freeze the income tax threshold. The … Read More