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The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands

Innovation funding goes to the same places, West Midlands mayor says

Andy Street said that regions currently do not have access to the Government’s crucial research and development money.

The Independent UK

'No pain, no gain' - West Midlands reacts to Autumn Statement as firms call for more levelling up and hospitality support

Firms welcome Jeremy Hunt's ambition for UK innovation

Birmingham Post

Business confidence falls in the West Midlands as recession looms

ICAEW Midlands calls on Chancellor to announce plan for long-term economic growth

Birmingham Post

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Contractions in new business and output soften in October - report

Survey participants mentioned reduced spending at clients amid recession fears and financial difficulties

Birmingham Post

Top 30 areas most in need of help to access affordable food

Watchdog calls on supermarkets to do more to help their customers through the cost of living squeeze

The Independent UK

£5m backing for Wolverhampton's Brewers Yard scheme

West Midlands Combined Authority is supporting the mixed-use project which will deliver new housing and commercial space

Birmingham Post

£88m funding pot for West Midlands businesses and communities

Combined authority board has approved its share of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund investment plan

Birmingham Post

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Four Warwickshire sites bidding for investment zone status

Business and civic leaders are campaigning for backing from central government to boost economic zone across the West Midlands county

Birmingham Post

Industry leaders join NatWest to discuss driving life sciences

Bank hosts event aimed at increasing growth in the sector across the West Midlands

Birmingham Post

West Midlands business leaders call for stability from new PM

Rishi Sunak has taken over from Liz Truss after a record-breaking short reign

Birmingham Post

Unai Emery replaces Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa as he ditches Villarreal for dramatic Premier League return

Emery is back in the Premier League just five days after Villa sacked Steven Gerrard.

Daily Record

Covid-19 infections climb in three UK hotspots as cases soar past two million

Covid-19 infections are continuing to rise in England and Wales with the biggest increases being seen in Yorkshire and The Humber, the West Midlands and the South East - and are at its highest since the week of July 26

Daily Mirror

Bids lodged for West Midlands investment zones

Business and civic leaders estimate that more than 65,000 jobs could be created if central government backs region's plans

Birmingham Post

Aston Villa director responds to Steven Gerrard sack claim after Chelsea defeat amid Tuchel link

Thomas Tuchel has been heavily linked with the Aston Villa job in the event that Steven Gerrard is sacked from his post in the west Midlands after a poor start to the Premier League season

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West Midlands Railway to launch new fleet of trains

A total of 26 brand new trains will come into service in the coming weeks

Football London

Chelsea hint at brave Graham Potter goalkeeper decision vs Aston Villa amid Edouard Mendy return

Kepa Arrizabalaga could be set to play feature for Chelsea as the Blues lock horns with Aston Villa this afternoon in the west Midlands

Birmingham Post

Oakwood Security Solutions bought out

West Midlands security firm has joined North Wales outfit in undisclosed deal

Birmingham Post

New 'UK first' telecoms hub coming to Solihull

Government plans to open research and testing centre which will aim to bolster resilience of the country's telecoms network

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Business conditions in West Midlands 'worsened in September' - report

Latest NatWest PMI index says companies are trimming output due to reduced order and weak demand

Birmingham Post

William Davis Homes opens West Midlands office to help lead growth across region

This year William Davis plans to sell more than 400 new homes across the East and West Midlands

Birmingham Post

Blueprint launched to 'level up' the West Midlands

Report aims to tell Government what the region needs to prosper

The Guardian - UK

Tories accuse police of failing to protect conference delegates from protesters

West Midlands police blame shortchanging by Home Office as party officials report abuse and assaults on delegates

Daily Mirror

Young Tory chair who called Birmingham 'a dump' temporarily quits his role

Daniel Grainger apologised and deleted the tweet after it went viral on Saturday afternoon, with the West Midlands Mayor Andy Street urging him to leave the city.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve lost confidence in them but I don’t know if I can switch’: Tories in West Midlands face voting dilemma

Few seem willing to change parties in the home of the fabled swing-voting ‘Worcester woman’ but Liz Truss’s days may be numbered

Evening Standard

Tory mayor slams young Conservative who labelled city ‘a dump’ on eve of Tory Conference

The comment comes at a time when some MPs have said they will not attend the Tory Party’s annual conference this week

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