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Retail trade union Usdaw are representing members working for discount retailer Poundland, who are now seeking court permission to close 68 stores and their distribution centres in Springvale, near Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, and Darton, near Barnsley in South Yorkshire.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined genetic testing company 23andMe £2.31 million for failing to implement appropriate security measures to protect the personal information of UK users, following a large-scale cyber-attack in 2023.

A new dawn is breaking over the West Midlands as the region records a remarkable £120 million uplift in its economy, powered by a people-focused programme that’s changing lives, one job and one opportunity at a time.

After five glorious years of delivering award-winning street food dining, world-class culture and music experiences, and community events, pioneering Birmingham venue Hockley Social Club (HSC) is to close its doors at the end of 2025, the business behind it have announced.

Central, regional, and local government must take immediate action together to stem further losses in Birmingham’s culture, entertainment, hospitality, music, and NTE, experts have warned.

Birmingham and the West Midlands’ business events specialists are toasting the results of two leading international industry rankings, which strengthen the region’s reputation as a world-class capital for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).

A bold new 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, marking the end of decades of underinvestment and the beginning of a national mission to rebuild Britain’s foundations, will be unveiled in the comming week.

Escalating global trade tensions are emerging as a growing concern for the Dublin business community, with more than four-in-five (81%) companies expecting to be affected by ongoing international trade disputes. This is according to new data released today in Dublin Chamber’s Q2 Business Outlook Report.

Pakistan’s bold participation at London Tech Week 2025 concluded today, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing mission to position itself as a leading global tech destination.

Almost 10,000 Wilko workers will share a pay-out of £2 million after GMB won a legal case.

Birmingham has done it again – stepping confidently onto the global stage as the UK’s number one regional hotspot for meetings and conferences, a proud moment that speaks volumes about the city’s energy, resilience, and readiness for the future.

Worcester Cathedral has joined forces with four leading local solicitors to offer its supporters the opportunity to write or update their Will this summer in exchange for a donation to the Cathedral.

Concirrus, an emerging leader in AI powered underwriting solutions, have confirmed a further expansion of its United States footprint through a new deployment with one of the world's top ten specialty insurers.

In an incident that has sparked a powerful wave of support and fresh calls for inclusion, West Midlands-based tech entrepreneur Davina Schonle was denied entry into London Tech Week—an event that claims to champion women in technology—because she had her eight-month-old baby, Isadella, with her.

Up to 4 million additional tests, scans and procedures will be delivered across the UK as the Chancellor confirms £6 billion of investment over the next five years in Britain’s health to make working people better off.

A high-profile campaign celebrating inclusivity and diversity in industry has been launched by one of the UK’s specialist training providers.