Somerset helicopter factory future under threat
Leonardo warns its Yeovil helicopter plant, the UK's last of its kind, risks closure unless a £1bn Ministry of Defence contract is secured. Thousands of jobs at stake.
Leonardo warns its Yeovil helicopter plant, the UK's last of its kind, risks closure unless a £1bn Ministry of Defence contract is secured. Thousands of jobs at stake.
Discover the 14 top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2025, led by Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls with an Attainment 8 score of 79.3. See the full list now.
Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.
Leading offshore wind companies in the North East are calling for critical improvements to ports and infrastructure to capitalise on renewable energy opportunities and create thousands of jobs.
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
CCTV footage captures terrifying moment masked robbers threaten staff with large knife at One Stop convenience store in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.
A landmark investment in the Black Country's defence industry is set to create hundreds of skilled jobs and position the region as a global leader in military technology and manufacturing.
Exclusive analysis reveals how strategic artificial intelligence investments are driving unprecedented economic growth and job creation across the North of England, positioning the region as a global tech contender.
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
A massive police manhunt is underway in Birmingham after a driver killed a pedestrian and fled the scene. West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic incident on Walmley Road.
Whitbread announces significant expansion of Premier Inn in Solihull with new 81-bedroom hotel extension, bringing investment and employment opportunities to the West Midlands region.
Discount supermarket giant Aldi announces major expansion with 16 new stores planned across the UK, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Construction is officially underway on 'The Eternal Eagle', a monumental 169-foot Christian sculpture in Birmingham that will become one of the UK's tallest landmarks, twice the height of the Angel of the North.
Plymouth's luxury boatbuilder Princess Yachts reveals significant expansion plans with new manufacturing facility and 120 jobs boost for the South West region.
New research reveals thousands of UK employees are working for less than the legal minimum wage, with Birmingham and West Midlands workers among the worst affected. Discover which sectors are most at risk.
The Red Lion and Sun in Sutton Coldfield announces triumphant reopening after devastating fire, promising enhanced dining experience while preserving cherished community spirit.
Leading technology consultancy TDS is expanding its Scottish operations with a new Glasgow hub, creating 50 high-skilled jobs and boosting Scotland's digital economy.
The South West technology sector is experiencing unprecedented growth with company numbers surging by 9% in just one year, creating a thriving hub of innovation and employment opportunities across the region.
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
New analysis reveals UK unemployment is forecast to rise significantly to 4.2% by mid-2024, with the Bank of England's interest rate hikes creating challenging conditions for businesses and job seekers alike.
Major investment in Hull will establish state-of-the-art offshore wind manufacturing facility, boosting UK's renewable energy capabilities and creating hundreds of skilled jobs.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Knight announces ambitious Digbeth Loc Studios expansion, set to transform Birmingham into Britain's Hollywood with massive job creation and state-of-the-art facilities.
Discover how a major UK fashion retailer is bucking the trend by relocating production from China to the Midlands, creating local jobs and reshaping British manufacturing.
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour may be forced to reconsider HMRC office closures amid cost of living pressures, putting thousands of civil service jobs at risk across the UK.
Britain's beloved bakery giant Warburtons is investing millions in its Lancashire facility, boosting production capacity and bringing significant employment opportunities to Burnley.
Beloved discount retailer Wilko is reopening its flagship Birmingham store with a major jobs boost, marking a dramatic comeback after last year's collapse.
Beloved UK retailer Wilko enters administration, putting 12,500 jobs at risk as all 400 stores prepare to close permanently by early October, marking the end of an era for British high streets.