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The Latest Breaking News from the West Midlands

‘Everything is against us’: Jaguar Land Rover suppliers voice fears amid carmaker’s cutbacks

Firms warn of impact of company’s decision to to axe 4,000 jobs and call for government to support sector

The Guardian - UK

UK must 'face up to changing climate,' PM says on visit to fire-hit Stourbridge

The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires.

Euronews

Flooding could follow wildfires across the UK, Andy Burnham warns

The Prime Minister was speaking as he visited the scene of a fire in Stourbridge in the West Midlands, where residents were forced to evacuate.

Evening Standard

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Paramedics treat 54 people after wildfire tears through homes in West Midlands

PARAMEDICS have treated a total of 54 people, including 19 who were admitted to hospital, after wildfires broke out across the West Midlands.

The National (Scotland)

Labour minister fails to mention climate change as parts of England burn

A Labour minister has failed to mention climate change when responding to the 'apocalyptic' blazes in the West Midlands which led to…

The National (Scotland)

Two children die from measles as England data shows 100 new infections

London, the east of England and the West Midlands have highest number of cases, as UKHSA urges families to get children vaccinated

The Guardian - UK

£185m West Midlands rail project will see re-opening of five stations

Five new railway stations are set to open in the West Midlands as part of a £185m project aimed at reconnecting communities.

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Teen pleads guilty to murdering schoolboy on walk home

At just 12 years old, Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands

The Independent UK

West Midlands police boss ‘due to retire’ amid Maccabi fan ban fallout

Police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands Simon Foster is expected to speak to the media later and announce the exit of Craig Guildford.

The Independent UK

Rail funding in Wales is an ‘injustice’, says First Minister

Welsh politicians have complained that the country was short-changed over the HS2 scheme, connecting London and the West Midlands.

The Independent UK

Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: Reeves issues £1.5bn loan guarantee to rescue British car maker

Ministers have stepped in to provide an emergency bailout to Jaguar Land Rover after the motor manufacturer was left reeling by a massive cyber attack.

The Independent UK

Cyber attack on JLR should be a ‘wake-up call’ for British industry – minister

Industry Minister Chris McDonald visited a JLR supplier after the company announced it has extended its lockdown on production.

Evening Standard

‘Every option’ to keep steel-making in Yorkshire being pursued after insolvency

Industry minister Sarah Jones said she ‘very much believes’ that steelworks have a future in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands.

Evening Standard

Reeves to rip up 'pro-London' Treasury rules as she announces £15billion for transport outside South-East

Announcing a £15.6billion investment package, Rachel Reeves argued that Britain ‘cannot rely on a handful of places forging ahead of the rest of the country’

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The Independent UK

Reeves to announce £15bn for transport outside London ahead of spending review

The package for mayoral authorities is expected to include funding to extend the metros in Tyne and Wear, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.

Evening Standard

Paedophile ex-scout leader jailed for 46 years after 27 years on the run

Richard Burrows, 81, systematically abused numerous boys across Cheshire, the West Midlands and West Mercia between 1968 and 1995.

Evening Standard

Prince of Wales to learn refereeing skills on visit to FA training course

William, who is patron of the Football Association, will visit Sporting Khalsa FC in Willenhall, in the West Midlands, on March 11.

The Independent UK

HS2 boss issues stark warning for 2025

More than 31,000 people are employed on the programme

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Evening Standard

HS2 in ‘very serious situation’ and needs 'fundamental reset', boss warns

Warning issued as HS2 Ltd publishes update outlining progress in building 140-mile line between London and West Midlands

The Independent UK

Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus in the West Midlands

West Midlands Police was called to the scene on High Street, Tipton in Sandwell

The Independent UK

Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for rain as temperatures to rise to 22C

Parts of the UK are preparing for heavy rain this week causing travel disruption and flooding

The Independent UK

New report reveals slower and cheaper alternative to scrapped HS2 route

The new route between Staffordshire and Cheshire would connect with the Northern Powerhouse Rail

The Guardian - UK

VR show takes ravers old and new back to early UK acid house scene

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is set in the West Midlands and will embark on eight-city tour starting in Birmingham

Evening Standard

Tories at war: Andy Street warns against 'ideological zealots' in party bent on fighting Nigel Farage’s Reform

The former Mayor of the West Midlands spoke out as Suella Braverman clashed publicly with Kemi Badenoch

The Independent UK

What is devolution and how will Keir Starmer’s Labour change Westminster’s relationships with the UK?

In the UK, devolved authorities operate in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as well as in other areas including London, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and Tees Valley

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