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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

Birmingham Post

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

Football London

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

Birmingham Post

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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

Birmingham Post

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Daily Mirror

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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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The Independent UK

Young Tories’ leader apologises for calling Birmingham ‘a dump’

’Grow up and understand why this city is so special’, says Tory mayor of West Midlands in Twitter row

Birmingham Post

Deadline approaching to enter West Midlands Tech Awards 2022

Our awards celebrating the region's best digital entrepreneurs and companies closes for entries in just three weeks

Birmingham Post

Frasers Group set to create 7,500 jobs with new global HQ campus

Owner of brands such as Sports Direct and Evans Cycles is eyeing vacant land in the West Midlands to build a new office, R&D and leisure hub

Wales Online

Full list of UK's top restaurants announced at AA Hospitality Awards 2022

The first in-person ceremony for three years was held in London and hosted by presenter Gabby Logan

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Mini Budget: West Midlands projects on radar of new investment zones

West Midlands Combined Authority is working to secure government backing for new economic zones

Daily Mirror

UK's 'roughest' estate likened to war-torn Ukraine as lawless streets roamed by kid yobs

The area has been compared to war-torn Ukraine and suffers from the blight of boarded-up houses and rubbish dumping. But it is also being terrorised by gangs of lawless blade-carrying gangs

Birmingham Post

Businesses 'will breathe sigh of relief' - West Midlands reaction to latest energy price cap

Price cap has been extended by UK government from domestic customers to companies as many feared winter bills could force them to close

Birmingham Post

Mentoring scheme returns for West Midlands tech firms

Seven senior executives will partner up with fledgling businesses in the region

Birmingham Post

Renewed fall in business activity - report

Latest NatWest PMI points to the first drop in three months but one that was marginal overall

The Independent UK

Truss must ‘deliver’ energy bills help for homes and businesses, says Tory mayor

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said tax cuts were ‘not sufficient’ to tackle energy price crisis.

Birmingham Post

New HS2 Interchange station will bring in 1,000 jobs, says West Midlands Mayor

Andy Street has praised the job-creating prospects of new station which is one of four new sites being built for phase one of HS2

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