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Working people will get better access to jobs and opportunities as the Government today confirms £301 million for transport schemes across England and Wales.

Severn Trent has announced a major new initiative to create 400 high-quality work experience placements for care-experienced young people across the Midlands.

Tens of thousands of hours of volunteer voice recordings may soon become commercially unusable for AI companies.

Since her appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc on January 1, 2021, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has delivered a clear strategic direction that continues to drive exceptional shareholder value, operational performance, and sustainable growth.

Yardi, in partnership with SAY Property Consultants, have just released a new white paper highlighting a significant gap between the widespread use of AI tools by individual professionals and the slower, more cautious adoption of AI solutions at the organisational level within the real estate and rental living sector.

Workers are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government announced a new online Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service for around 35 million UK taxpayers as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sets out more than 50 measures to transform the UK’s tax and customs system.

Workers are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government announced a new online Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service for around 35 million UK taxpayers as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sets out more than 50 measures to transform the UK’s tax and customs system.

Chetwood Bank, the UK digital challenger bank, has expanded its range of Fixed Rate savings products with the launch of two new short-term accounts:

A year of strong results for Acas also marked a significant increase in individual disputes in Britain, according to its latest annual report.

A new report assessing 200 UK businesses and 1,500 consumers has revealed how a growing number of Circular Living strategies are helping many to improve their financial performance and mitigate against future uncertainties linked to climate change.

Employment partners have come together to issue a rallying call to Wolverhampton businesses to provide more workplace experiences for young people.

A pioneering new initiative led by educational charity and professional financial services body the CISI aims to help turn the UK’s pension capital into a powerful engine of sustainable growth — unlocking investment, improving outcomes for savers, and strengthening the UK economy for the next generation.

Playroll, the global employment platform simplifying hiring in 180+ countries, has secured two top honours at the 2025 Stevie Awards for Great Employers:

A leading manufacturer from Dudley borough has cut its energy costs by 25% with grant support from Business Growth West Midlands in Dudley.

Full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has been appointed to the legal panel of Avant Homes, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders.

In response to the latest ONS inflation data, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said: “I know working people are still struggling with the cost of living.