In advance of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services coming into public ownership on Sunday, Ben Plowden of Campaign for Better Transport said: "This is an exciting moment for passengers and communities across the West Midlands.

A young multi-media entrepreneur has showcased how targeted business support can help unleash the potential of the West Midlands.

Equiom Group has been named ‘Trust Company of the Year’ – UAE at the Citywealth International Financial Centre (IFC) Awards 2026, recognising the Group’s strength in private wealth and family office services across the Middle East.

Long treated as a byproduct of oil production, natural gas is increasingly viewed by policymakers as a strategic asset capable of underpinning exports, power generation and industrialization.

Innovative Molecules GmbH, a German clinical stage biotech company focused on development of novel agents in the field of herpes-mediated diseases, have announced the successful completion of its Phase 1 clinical development program and the transition into Phase 2 for its oral selective helicase primase HSV inhibitor adibelivir (IM-250).

Birmingham Airport (BHX) have announced plans for three eateries and a new executive lounge within the Departures Lounge to open in phases during 2026 as part of the airport’s ongoing transformation.