Kunle Aderemi

Details Business & Finance At first glance, the news reads like a routine business headline: “Macquarie Group acquires 26.5% stake in Birmingham Airport.” But behind the numbers, the contracts, and the corporate statements, lies a much more personal story — one that touches the lives of travellers, workers, families, and businesses across the West Midlands.

Details Community In a move that signals both stability and ambition for the future of the region, Ed Cox has been appointed Interim Chief Executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). The announcement, made in the wake of leadership transitions and amid renewed regional focus, places one of the UK's most respected public policy thinkers at the helm of one of the country’s most dynamic regions. For Cox, the appointment is more than a job — it's a call to action.

Details Business & Finance For many families across the UK, the cost-of-living crisis has made even the basics feel like luxuries. But a new rule change by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is bringing a rare moment of relief — nearly three million low-income households are set to receive a free £150 payment, aimed at easing financial pressure and supporting the most vulnerable.