12+ hour, 53+ min ago   (412+ words) More than one million young people across the UK are currently not in employment, education or training - the highest NEET figure in over 12 years. Behind that number are thousands of 16- to 24-year-olds who are ready to work, but can’t find…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (513+ words) London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has announced it will introduce a new direct train service linking Birmingham with Manchester Airport from May next year. This hourly rail service will run between Birmingham New Street and Manchester Airport and call at stations…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (694+ words) The senior leadership team for the Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation (BEMDC), set up to accelerate one of the most significant regeneration programmes in the UK, has been announced. Birmingham-born Dame Bernadette Kelly, one of Whitehall’s top former civil servants…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (495+ words) Aston University has been shortlisted in three categories in the 22nd Times Higher Education Awards, known as the “Oscars of higher education”. The Awards recognise everything from innovative teachers and world-class research to outstanding estates teams and international collaborations. This year…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (356+ words) A team from Auctus Management Group and RSS Infrastructure have completed the Royal British Legion’s Pedal to Paris 2026 challenge. The team has raised more than £16,500 and has taken the companies’ fundraising across seven rides to over £100,000. The six-strong team – Richard…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (560+ words) A new deposit return scheme (DRS) due to come into force next year will have "significant commercial implications" for drinks manufacturers, brand owners, importers and retailers, according to national law firm Clarke Willmott. All parts of the UK plan to…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (607+ words) New research from PwC has revealed a mixed picture of prosperity across the Midlands, with households in the region having lower spending power than the UK average and the West Midlands facing particular pressures on health, housing and financial resilience....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (463+ words) Music stars and celebrities linked with rock bands are set to appear on a new TV interview show launching next week from a studio in Birmingham UK. Brad’s Basement will launch at 7pm on Thursday 10 September on Rockefellas TV, an online…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (388+ words) West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has backed a government funded scheme which will give 275 long term unemployed young people access to paid work placements. The Mayor has made tackling youth unemployment a top priority and is putting unprecedented funding into…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (261+ words) Two Future Faces members volunteered at the European Athletics Championships 2026 working as athletes’ stewards. Daniella Campbell, chartered financial planner at Forvis Mazars, and Tom Randall, tax executive at Bishop Fleming, volunteered at Alexander Stadium for two days, helping competitors with…...