This week’s news on the outcome of Channel Four’s search for a new National HQ was, of course, disappointing writes Kevin Johnson in the first of a 2-part special feature.
Andy Street helped to open the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham yesterday afternoon, but was somewhat overshadowed by that other Brummie businessperson-turned-politician, Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham, writes Kevin Johnson.
The West Midlands has been selected to become the ‘innovative home’ to the UK’s first multi-city 5G test bed. The multi-million pound trial of new high speed connectivity will pave
Birmingham has been shortlisted but Coventry loses out as Channel 4 confirms it is to progress advanced negotiations with three cities across the UK as part of the process to select
A new Skills Deal, which could unlock up to £69million, has been announced by the Education Secretary with the West Midlands Mayor in Dudley today, reports Kevin Johnson. The Skills
A new Skills Deal, which could unlock up to £69million, has been announced by the Education Secretary with the West Midlands Mayor in Dudley today, reports Kevin Johnson. The Skills
Many UK cities are falling behind global counterparts in capitalising on the social and economic opportunities offered by digital technology. They need more powers and resources from Government to address digital
The campaign to convince Channel 4 (C4) to choose the West Midlands for its new national HQ reached an important milestone yesterday with the formal presentation to the broadcaster, reports
Last week, Mayor Andy Street highlighted air quality as one of the issues which needs more attention when he set out the ‘State of the Region’. This week, proposals to
The West Midlands Growth Company, the organisation charged with attracting new businesses and investment to the region and creating jobs, has appointed Midlands business leader Matthew Hammond as its new