Millions of UK pensioners forced back to work
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring inflation and inadequate state pension payments are driving record numbers of retirees back into employment to make ends meet.
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring inflation and inadequate state pension payments are driving record numbers of retirees back into employment to make ends meet.
An innovative partnership between Black Country organisations and KIC Radio is transforming youth employment support, creating new opportunities and breaking down barriers for young job seekers across the region.
A dedicated teenager from Littleover has become the first junior participant to complete 250 parkruns at Markeaton Park, marking an extraordinary milestone in the popular weekly event.
The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.
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.
Shocking footage of a brutal assault on a vulnerable man in Wolverhampton sparks national debate as perpetrators receive community orders, prompting victims' families to demand tougher youth sentencing laws.
A remarkable community initiative in Nottinghamshire has provided over 400 vital toiletry packs to children and young people facing hardship, ensuring access to basic hygiene essentials.
Discover inclusive outdoor experiences this autumn with Woodcraft Folk's accessible camps in the beautiful Peak District. Perfect for families, young people and adults seeking adventure.
Budding filmmakers from Rotherham and Doncaster prepare for red carpet moment as their short films debut at prestigious Wentworth Woodhouse festival this July.
Action for Children distributes vital hygiene packages to young people facing hardship across Leicester, addressing hygiene poverty with community support.
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.
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
Sandwell Council has refused controversial plans to convert a Wednesbury industrial estate into 173 apartments, citing concerns about losing employment space and inadequate infrastructure.
West Midlands Police have arrested multiple teenagers, including a 16-year-old girl, following a dramatic police pursuit through Birmingham's streets. The operation targeted dangerous driving and vehicle thefts across the city.
Eleanor Riddington, an inspirational 11-year-old from Surrey, has written an incredible 50,000 words in just one month, raising over £2,000 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice through her extraordinary literary efforts.
A Birmingham teenager who brutally raped a woman in a park attempted to justify his actions to police by claiming his youth made him 'not a monster', as he receives lengthy prison sentence.
In a major employment rights overhaul, millions of UK workers can now demand flexible arrangements from day one and challenge employer refusals. Discover how this DWP policy change empowers employees.
Regional airline Eastern Airways has confirmed devastating job cuts affecting the majority of its workforce as part of a significant operational overhaul following route reductions.
New research reveals a worrying digital skills gap as AI transforms workplaces, with millions of UK workers struggling to adapt to emerging technologies.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following a serious stabbing incident in Birmingham's Ladywood area, as police continue their investigation into the violent attack that has rattled local residents.
A former Wetherspoon employee has been awarded £25,000 after winning a disability discrimination claim against the pub chain over accessibility issues at a Birmingham city centre location.