Calls Grow for New M5 Junction to Boost Worcestershire Economy Sunday, June 14, 2026 m5 worcestershire malvern infrastructure economy jobs sciencepark transport development council Local business leaders and councillors are urging the development of a new M5 motorway junction, Junction 7A, which they believe could unlock significant economic opportunities in Worcestershire. Alan White, chief executive … Read More
DWP Urged to Reintroduce Saturday Jobs to Tackle Youth Benefits Crisis Sunday, May 31, 2026 dwp benefits youth employment welfare jobs saturday unemployment skills reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces renewed pressure to introduce a Saturday job scheme to alleviate the growing benefits crisis among young people. Former Labour minister Alan Milburn described it as “shameful” … 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 Bromwich Approves 24/7 Casino and Tanning Salon in Former McDonald’s Saturday, May 23, 2026 casino tanning westbromwich shipleys highstreet refurbishment sandwell nightlife jobs development The empty former McDonald’s restaurant on West Bromwich High Street is set to be transformed into a vibrant 24/7 casino and tanning salon. Shipley’s, a well-known local gambling operator, plans to relocate its West Bromwich … 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
£470,000 Funding Boost for Major i10 Office Refurbishment in Wolverhampton Saturday, May 2, 2026 wolverhampton refurbishment lgps investment economicgrowth jobs citydevelopment offices localgovernment business Wolverhampton’s city centre is set for a significant transformation with a £470,000 refurbishment of the i10 office building, a crucial step in relocating the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to the site. The City of … Read More