The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Residents from across the Midlands are joining forces to welcome refugees and asylum seekers to the region, after a spate of hotel invasions were carried out by “far-right thugs” hoping to to intimidate migrants being housed inside. Local citizens groups and community activists have been coming together to show solidarity for vulnerable migrants by providing a visible…
A balaclava-wearing gang of armed robbers who “used extreme violence” to rob homes and shops with sawn-off shotguns and hunting knives are behind bars for a total of almost 100 years. The five-strong gang – led by father and son crooks Nicky and Corey Rothero – struck at homes, shops, pubs and a bingo hall…
Home Secretary and Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid has announced his candidacy for the Conservative Party leadership. Announcing he was running on social media, Javid said his primary focus would be Brexit, saying “first and foremost, we must deliver Brexit”.
Grants of up to £10,000 could be available to small businesses who pledge to cut unnecessary stress and boost the health and wellbeing of staff under the pioneering Thrive at Work scheme. Firms signing up for the West Midland Combined Authority (WMCA) scheme can also get expert help to reduce sickness absence and improve productivity.