Staff at the University of South Wales are threatening strike action after 200 redundancies were announced. Unison says remaining workers are burned out, with some working 50-hour weeks, and cannot provide proper service to students.
Hundreds of retirees receive state pensions of at least £36,000 annually, three times the full new state pension, due to old system complexities.
A £2.5m funding package unlocks the transformation of a historic brownfield site in Consett into 14 commercial units, boosting local jobs and investment.
West Midlands retail footfall fell 3.2% year-on-year in July 2024 as heatwaves drove shoppers to evening trips, with high streets and shopping centres both declining, according to BRC-Sensormatic data.
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Taco Bell opens a new outlet at Merry Hill Shopping Centre this weekend, offering US-style tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Fans express excitement on social media.
More than 750,000 young people born between 2002 and 2011 could be owed an average of £2,200 in unclaimed Child Trust Funds. The government urges checking HMRC's free online tool.
HMRC has confirmed that families with multiple children can receive an additional £930.80 per year for each child after the first, with weekly rates increasing from April.
Garrison Barclay Estates warns the award-winning Mercure hotel at Chartist Tower may close unless Newport Council agrees to a new ground lease reflecting post-Covid realities. The hotel generates £10m annually for the city.
A syndicate of current and former Birmingham bus drivers won £108,510.50 in EuroMillions, with each of 80 members receiving around £1,300.
Mediaworks appoints Michael Sherwood as chief customer officer. RMT adds three recruits. QE Facilities names Simon Jefferson non-executive director. Hay & Kilner hires Kate Fenwick. WiTNE appoints three non-executive directors. EMG Solicitors strengthens
Three bus drivers from Birmingham have won more than £100,000 on a EuroMillions ticket, with plans to spend the winnings on mortgages, holidays, and cars.
More than 730,000 UK households failed to claim PAYE refunds last year, with unclaimed refunds worth £624 million total, averaging £855 each, says ICAEW.
Morrisons introduces a £10 Match Day Meal Deal for four, featuring over 1,800 combinations of mains, sides, and drinks, aimed at easing summer hosting costs during football tournaments.
Premium Bonds holders who never won could have earned £338 instead of £128.91, says AJ Bell, urging a review of savings strategy.
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire EasyJet for £5.7bn, topping Castlelake's £5.2bn bid. The 714p per share offer represents an 80% premium, potentially triggering a bidding war and delisting the airline from the London Stock Exchange.
Groupon UK is offering a bladeless fan for portable cooling at a discounted price. The deal provides an affordable option for staying cool during hot weather.
Birmingham Post corrects a June 2026 article that misstated a £3.50 rule as causing fish and chip shop closures; the rule refers to increased prices.
Amazon has cut the price of the Ninja Cooler by 30%, making it ideal for summer camping trips and BBQs. The portable fridge keeps items cold for hours.
Finance expert Laura Pomfret warns that billions of pounds sit unclaimed in forgotten bank accounts and pensions, urging people to check using free tools like My Lost Account.
Aston Villa target Emerson Royal admits he is flattered by the club's efforts to sign him, but insists his focus remains on Flamengo for now.
A John Lewis dishwasher leak left an elderly couple's home uninhabitable, forcing them into hotels for eight months. They were owed £3,300 for repairs, eventually refunded as a goodwill gesture.
Urban Splash's new CEO reveals plans to revive stalled Manchester developments, including the iconic Factory and Park Hill, aiming for completion by 2028.
Louie Barry has left boyhood club Aston Villa to join Sheffield Wednesday, calling his time at Villa an "honour" and cherishing FA Youth Cup win and debut goal against Liverpool.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, charging 3p per mile, equating to £240 for average annual mileage of 8,000 miles, effective April 2028.
PD Ports CEO Frans Calje steps down after 10 years; COO Paul Foreman appointed successor from September 1 to lead growth and innovation at Teesport.
The West Midlands is set to undergo reindustrialisation, aiming to revive manufacturing and boost the regional economy with new technologies and green jobs.
Owners of cars made before 2017 face up to £790 in vehicle tax under Rachel Reeves' 2026/27 rates, with a £325 band for 166-175g/km emissions.
Manchester United's new 100,000-seat stadium will be built 350 metres from Old Trafford, part of a £7.3bn annual economic boost plan creating 48,000 jobs.
Birmingham's food scene faces an avalanche of closures, with nine venues shutting in 30 days. The Billesley pub closes suddenly, leaving staff devastated.