Business
Bullring & Grand Central announce opening hours for Christmas 2023
Staff Reporter
December 1, 2023 | 11:30 am
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Bullring & Grand Central is providing visitors with the gift of time as it extends its opening hours for the festive period. From…
Strikes back on: When and where is industrial action taking place across the UK in January?
Staff Reporter
January 3, 2023 | 06:30 am
Strikes across the country and region are back on as of today as workers continue to take industrial action throughout January. With the end of last year marked by mass strikes by transport…
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street makes first-ever visit to Bangladesh during trade mission
Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022 | 12:00 pm
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has been in Bangladesh this week following his weeklong trade mission to neighbouring India. In his first visit to the independent South Asian nation, the Mayor met with…
Climate change could damage West Midlands transport infrastructure, new report finds
Staff Reporter
November 12, 2022 | 11:36 pm
The effects of climate change in the West Midlands could damage local transport networks, the water supply and disrupt business supply chains, according to a new report. A new research…
Pride director Lawrence Barton appointed as Birmingham’s first Night-Time Economy Champion
Staff Reporter
November 11, 2022 | 05:57 am
Birmingham Pride festival director Lawrence Barton has become the city’s first Night-Time Economy Champion, appointed by Birmingham City Council. The announcement was made after Barton's installation received the backing of the Leader of Birmingham…
Glamorous nightclub in Birmingham to ‘close for weeks’ following major water leak
Staff Reporter
August 2, 2022 | 10:17 am
Late-night Birmingham LGBTQ bar and nightclub Glamorous is to close its doors for "potentially a month" following serious internal damage to the venue. Management at the establishment announced they could not continue…
Uber Eats to refuel fasting delivery drivers with free food during final week of Ramadan
Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022 | 03:36 pm
As members of the Muslim community continue to fast during the final days of Ramadan, Uber Eats today launches 'Sundown Spots' - a series of pop-up restaurants offering free iftar…
West Midlands mayor unveils £15bn of investment opportunities for region
Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022 | 08:51 pm
The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has launched £15bn worth of housing, regeneration, commercial and infrastructure development opportunities to international investors at the MIPIM property conference in Cannes,…
Birmingham council unveils financial plans for the city’s “golden decade”
Staff Reporter
January 17, 2022 | 12:30 pm
A plan designed to maximise the potential of a "golden decade" for Birmingham has been published by the city council. According to the council, the economic plan has a strategic…
Midlands’ unsung heroes celebrated at star-studded Birmingham awards show
Denise James
November 9, 2021 | 08:55 am
Unsung heroes from the community and business sectors have been honoured at a special awards ceremony in Birmingham which aims to recognise people who "go that extra mile" and inspire others to do the same. The…