Birmingham Mayor demands greater devolution powers
Birmingham Mayor Andy Street joins forces with Labour's Dan Jarvis in unprecedented cross-party alliance demanding Westminster devolve real power and funding to England's regions.
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Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Barriers Review: Birmingham Rep's Gripping Social Drama
Birmingham Rep's powerful new production 'Barriers' delivers a raw, thought-provoking examination of contemporary British society, exploring the invisible walls that separate us through compelling storytelling and innovative staging.
Birmingham German Market drops German signs in accessibility move
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market faces backlash after displaying English-only signs, raising questions about authenticity and cultural representation during the festive season.
Reeves scraps Birmingham NEST hub in economic shake-up
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abruptly terminated the planned £150 million NEST innovation hub in Birmingham, marking one of her first major economic decisions and raising concerns about the UK's regional development strategy.
670 Grams: Birmingham's unlikely fine dining destination
Grace Dent discovers a culinary masterpiece in Birmingham's unlikeliest location, where chef Ben Tesh serves extraordinary food that challenges postcodes and perceptions.
Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty
Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.
Handsworth Walking Tour: Mandela & Zephaniah's Birmingham
Explore Handsworth's revolutionary spirit on a powerful walking tour through Birmingham's multicultural epicentre, tracing the footsteps of Nelson Mandela and celebrating Benjamin Zephaniah's legacy.
Tory MPs Jenrick and Badenoch attack Labour's Birmingham campaign
Senior Conservatives Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch have accused Labour of running a divisive campaign in the Birmingham Ladywood constituency, claiming they're exploiting identity politics ahead of the crucial July 4th by-election.
Manchester Football Clubs Back Landmark Devolution Deal
Manchester United and Manchester City join forces with civic leaders to sign historic 'Trailblazer' devolution agreement, granting Greater Manchester unprecedented powers over transport, housing and economic development.
Birmingham's Balti Triangle: UK's Best Curry Secret
A food lover's journey through Birmingham's legendary Balti Triangle reveals why this unassuming area serves up Britain's most authentic curry experience, with sizzling dishes that will transform your understanding of Indian cuisine.
Burnham demands radical devolution for Manchester
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for unprecedented powers and funding transfer from Westminster in landmark speech, positioning the region as trailblazer for English devolution.
Birmingham Nightclub Shooting: Man Fights for Life
A man is in a critical condition and two others injured after a terrifying shooting at The Crane nightclub in Birmingham's Digbeth area. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Birmingham Nightclub Shooting: 22-Year-Old Man Killed
A 22-year-old man has been tragically killed in a targeted shooting outside Birmingham's Mango Nightclub. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses to the late-night attack in the city's Gay Village.
Birmingham mum confronts bike thieves in dramatic daylight standoff
A fearless mother from Birmingham heroically confronts brazen thieves attempting to steal her daughter's bicycle in a shocking midday incident, captured on dramatic video.
Two Arrests After Birmingham Nightclub Shooting
West Midlands Police make two arrests following a shooting at Mango nightclub in Birmingham's Gay Village. The incident, which sent revellers fleeing, is being treated as a targeted attack.
Birmingham Nightclub Shooting: Four Shot, Arrests Made
West Midlands Police have made multiple arrests following a shooting at a Birmingham nightclub that left four people with gunshot wounds. The incident has sparked a major investigation and raised serious concerns about public safety.
Andy Burnham's 'King in the North' Crown Challenged
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces a backlash as political opponents dissect his record, branding him a 'very, very poor minister' and challenging his 'King in the North' persona ahead of crucial local elections.
Andy Burnham challenges Starmer's Labour leadership
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer's leadership, calling for a radical devolution of power from Westminster and criticising Labour's timid stance on Brexit and EU relations.
Westminster blocks Scottish bid to nationalise Falkirk steelworks
The UK Government has rejected the Scottish Government's request for powers to nationalise the threatened Tata Steel plant in Falkirk, sparking a fierce constitutional row over economic intervention and devolved authority.
Farage and Burnham Clash in Explosive GB News Debate
Nigel Farage and Andy Burnham engage in a fiery debate on GB News, clashing over the state of English devolution, the Brexit fallout, and the future of British democracy. The Reform UK honcho and the Manchester Mayor lock horns in a must-watch political s
Martin urges Starmer to prioritise Northern Ireland relations
Irish leader Micheál Martin calls on UK Labour's Keir Starmer to mend post-Brexit ties and restore the Northern Ireland Assembly, highlighting the critical need for stable UK-Irish relations.
Sturgeon: Scotland's £27.4bn Benefits Bill Unsustainable
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers stark warning about Scotland's devolved social security system, revealing benefits spending has surged by £7.4bn since 2015. Exclusive analysis shows the growing strain on public finances.
Tributes pour in for Labour MP and devolution architect Barry Winter
The political world mourns Barry Winter, the influential Labour MP for Hull East, whose strategic brilliance and unwavering integrity shaped modern British politics and the devolution settlement.
Swinney Heads to Washington for US Talks
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set for high-stakes meetings in Washington DC, aiming to strengthen Scottish-American ties and discuss key policy areas, despite constitutional limitations on his international role.
UK and Ireland in Fresh Talks to Restore Stormont
Exclusive: The UK Secretary of State has launched a fresh diplomatic push with the Irish government in a bid to break the political deadlock and restore the devolved government in Northern Ireland.
Supreme Court rejects Stormont restoration legal challenge
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed a landmark legal bid that sought to compel the government to implement stricter laws for restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland, leaving the power-sharing crisis unresolved.
Cornwall petition seeks status as UK's fifth nation
A historic petition is calling for Cornwall to be officially recognised as the UK's fifth nation, alongside England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, arguing its unique Celtic identity and culture deserve national status.
Douglas Alexander Eyes Comeback in Labour Government
Former Labour minister Douglas Alexander is tipped for a top government post as Sir Keir Starmer reshapes Whitehall, signalling a shift in post-Brexit strategy and devolution.
Burnham: Govt needs 'reset' to end indecisive paralysis
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches a scathing critique of the UK government's 'stuck in the mud' indecisiveness, calling for a major reset to tackle urgent challenges from the NHS to the cost of living.
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