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DWP Strike Ballot Opens for 50,000 Staff

50,000 DWP staff begin voting on strike action over pay, risking major disruption to Universal Credit and PIP services. Results due by February 23.

Major Letting Boost for Cwmbran Industrial Estate

Bulk retailer Wholesale Motion secures a key unit at Springvale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, in a swift two-week deal. The estate nears full occupancy as owners invest in refurbishments. Read the full story.

Security services not exempt from Hillsborough Law

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy insists security services will not be exempt from the Hillsborough Law's duty of candour, amid fears the legislation is being watered down. Read the latest.

Atom Bank Lending Tops £1bn Milestone

Digital challenger Atom Bank has passed the £1bn mark for commercial mortgages. The Newcastle-based lender credits its team and new initiatives for record growth in 2025.

50,000 DWP staff to ballot for strike action

Tens of thousands of DWP workers will begin voting on strike action next week in a major dispute over low pay and wage compression. Find out the key dates and reasons behind the potential walkout.

Wales Holiday Parks Sold in £17m Deals

Three Pembrokeshire holiday parks have been acquired for nearly £17m out of administration. Savills managed the sales to new leisure operators. Discover the details.

Woman cut free from car after Oldbury crash

Emergency services freed a woman from a three-car collision at the Bromford Lane junction in Oldbury. The road was closed for hours. Read the latest on the incident.

British Land CEO Simon Carter Steps Down

Simon Carter, CEO of FTSE 100 property giant British Land, announces departure to lead P3 Logistics Parks. Succession process begins for the UK's leading real estate investment trust.

HMRC rule change sparks six-figure pension tax warning

A major Inheritance Tax rule change means thousands of UK households could face sudden six-figure bills. Experts warn of a liquidity crisis for pension pots tied up in property. Act now to understand your exposure.

£68m funding boost for Essex bus services

Essex County Council has secured over £68 million in government funding to improve bus reliability, connections, and accessibility across the county. Discover the plans.

DWP strike ballot delayed after legal challenge

A planned Jobcentre strike is postponed after the DWP challenged the union's ballot notice. The PCS union accuses the government of using anti-union laws to block industrial action over pay.

Major new Patch workspace opens in Gloucester's Forum

A huge 17,000 sq ft co-working space, Patch Gloucester, has officially launched at the £107m Forum regeneration site, offering private offices, wellness lounges and event spaces to boost city centre business.

Birmingham Law Firm Triples Team with Top Talent

FBC Manby Bowdler, part of Adeptio Law Group, nearly triples its Birmingham legal team with five new partners from Top 200 firms, marking a major recruitment drive. Discover the ambitious expansion plans.

West Midlands Railway changes name and ownership

West Midlands Railway will transfer to public ownership on 1st February 2026, operating as WM Trains Limited. Passengers are advised of the legal change affecting data handling.

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