Persimmon's £2.79bn Sales Defy Housing Uncertainty
FTSE250 housebuilder Persimmon reports 15% sales growth to £2.79bn despite Budget concerns and consumer confidence dip. Discover how the York-based firm is navigating market headwinds.
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West Midlands Rich List 2025 Revealed
The 2025 Midlands Rich List is out, revealing the wealthiest billionaires and millionaires from the region with a combined fortune of over £50bn. Discover who made the cut.
Grandad, 83, sleeps on camp bed in 14-hour A&E ordeal
George Morris, 83, endured a 14-hour A&E wait where his family brought a camp bed for him to lie on. His daughter describes 'shameless' NHS conditions as pressure on emergency departments continues.
16-storey student block planned for Birmingham pub site
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.
Hidden Costs of Shared Ownership Revealed
Mortgage expert Sam Fox explains the crucial expenses to consider when buying through shared ownership schemes. Essential reading for UK first-time buyers.
Christmas 2025 Top Toys Revealed for UK Parents
Discover the must-have toys for Christmas 2025 as UK parents prepare for expensive festive season. Get the full list of predicted bestsellers now.
Bet365's Denise Coates Tops Midlands Rich List 2025
Denise Coates, founder of Bet365, leads the Midlands Rich List 2025 with a potential £9bn sale. Discover the full list of the region's wealthiest billionaires.
Labour urged to abolish stamp duty 'sin tax'
Property experts call on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abolish stamp duty, saving households £16,000. Will the Autumn Budget bring a property tax revolution?
NatWest launches shared ownership mortgages
NatWest launches shared ownership mortgages and eases criteria for new builds and interest-only loans, aiming to help more customers achieve home ownership. Discover the new options.
Historic Manchester site becomes 321-bed student accommodation
A historic Manchester complex has been given a new lease of life as a £30m student accommodation project. The 321-bed development sensitively blends 125-year-old buildings with modern facilities. Discover how the past meets the present.
New driving test rules to cut 6-month waiting lists
New UK driving test rules aim to slash average 21.8-week waiting times by stopping bot bookings and deploying military examiners. Learn how these changes affect learner drivers.
Walsall Green Belt Plan: 2,300 Homes Proposed
Walsall Council's draft local plan proposes building over 2,300 homes on green belt land. Have your say before the consultation closes on 19 December 2025.
South Bristol's 510-Home Plan Takes Key Step Forward
Plans for 510 new homes in South Bristol progress as Allison Homes submits detailed application. The Centric Parc scheme includes affordable housing and green spaces. Discover the vision for this sustainable neighbourhood.
Handsworth residents halt 14-bed HMO plan
Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.
Book Private Scans Without GP Referral
Patients can now book private MRI and CT scans directly online without a GP referral, receiving results in days instead of waiting for NHS appointments. Learn more.
UK Bird Flu: National Poultry Lockdown Ordered
A spike in bird flu cases on UK farms prompts a national housing order. Discover the risks to humans and the new biosecurity measures in place. Stay informed.
850 new homes approved for Walsall's former industrial site
Major regeneration project approved for Phoenix 10 site in Darlaston, bringing hundreds of homes, green spaces and community facilities to Walsall's industrial heartland.
£80M West Midlands Housing Revolution Begins
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
£7bn social housing funding boost unveiled
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.
Birmingham's Most Expensive Areas Revealed
New property data uncovers Birmingham's most expensive neighbourhoods, with affluent suburbs commanding premium prices in the city's competitive housing market.
Sandwell housing crisis: Council blamed for development delays
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.
NHS Critical Incident: Birmingham Hospitals Overwhelmed
The NHS has declared a critical incident across Birmingham and Solihull as unprecedented demand pushes two major hospitals to breaking point, with patients facing 'extremely long waits' and ambulances queuing outside.
Balsall Common Faces 100+ Home Green Belt Development
Controversial plans for over 100 new homes in Balsall Common have been submitted, sparking debate about green belt protection and local infrastructure capacity in the West Midlands village.
48 Homes Planned for Former Willenhall Social Club Site
Exciting redevelopment plans could see a former Willenhall social club transformed into 48 new homes, breathing new life into a disused brownfield site in the heart of the community.
Government inspector to rule on village housing development
Residents in a Worcestershire village await a crucial government ruling that could halt a major housing development threatening their local landscape and infrastructure.
West Midlands Plans 5,000 New Homes in Major Regeneration
Ambitious regeneration plans could transform the West Midlands with thousands of new homes, commercial spaces, and community facilities set to breathe new life into the region.
Oldbury housing development rejected on green belt land
Sandwell Council rejects controversial plans for 160 homes on Oldbury green belt land, prioritising environmental protection over housing needs in a landmark decision.
Thousands of new homes planned for Midlands region
Major development plans revealed for Midlands with thousands of new homes, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth opportunities set to reshape the region's landscape.
UK Homebuyers Can Borrow 6 Times Salary
Major UK lenders including Halifax and Nationwide are dramatically increasing mortgage borrowing limits, offering hope to first-time buyers and those moving up the property ladder in a competitive housing market.
Wolverhampton eyesore finally set for demolition
Long-awaited demolition approved for vandal-plagued Willenhall site, paving way for new housing development in Wolverhampton community.
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