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Local Democracy Reporter at Express & Star

Local Democracy Reporter mainly covering the West Midlands Combined Authority. [email protected] - all views my own.

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  • Support for West Midlands firms hut by US tariffs welcomed but 'more certainty' needed for future

    1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Gurdip Thandi

    Richard Parker met with the Prime Minister twice in a week to highlight issues faced by the region's businessesThe Mayor of the West Midlands has welcomed the Prime Minister's decision to be more flexible on electric vehicle targets and increase support for the UK steel industry. Richard Parker directly called on Sir Keir Starmer to take urgent steps to protect West Midlands manufacturing from global pressures, most notably the imposition of US tariffs.

  • Pioneering Birmingham doctor finally hangs up his stethoscope after almost five decades in medicine

    1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Gurdip Thandi

    Dr Masood Qureshi started his medical career in 1976 and has been at Good Hope since 2004A pioneering doctor from a Birmingham hospital is finally calling time on his career after almost five decades. Dr Masood Qureshi, Consultant in Acute Medicine at Good Hope Hospital, announced his retirement from the profession, sparking tributes from family and colleagues. NHS bosses said he was pivotal in building and shaping Good Hope's Acute Medicine Service during his 20-year stint at the hospital.

  • Birmingham wins bid to host major European robotics fest and it's a 'fantastic opportunity'

    1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Gurdip Thandi

    The forum is expected to net the region more than £1.5 million when it is held in 2027Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry. PIC: West Midlands Growth CompanyBirmingham has won the right to stage a prestigious robotics convention in two years time which tourism bosses predict will bring in £1.5 million.

  • West Midlands entrepreneur scheme gets £10m funding boost

    2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gurdip Thandi

    Entrepreneur scheme gets £10m funding boostGurdip ThandiLocal Democracy Reporter, West MidlandsWest Midlands Combined AuthorityThe programme supported Anil and Dipa Patel, from Enable Design, who designed an adjustable wheelchair seating system, officials saidA programme supporting entrepreneurs from the West Midlands has been given £10m by the government.

  • Kings Heath businesses 'excited' as new station finally nears completion

    2 weeks ago | business-live.co.uk | Gurdip Thandi

    Businesses in Kings Heath say the long-awaited railway station nears completion will give their area a big boost. Transport for West Midlands officials say the construction of the Camp Hill Line stations at Kings Heath, Moseley, and Pineapple Road is progressing smoothly and is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. The idea of a new railway station in Kings Heath, located near the High Street, has been in the works for almost 10 years.

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