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Revealed: West Midlands unemployment rate and current claimant counts across our region

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UK earnings growth has fallen back further amid mounting signs of a weakening jobs market, but wages are outstripping inflation at the fastest pace for more than two-and-a-half years, according to official figures.

Revealed: West Midlands unemployment rate and current claimant counts across our region

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UK earnings growth has fallen back further amid mounting signs of a weakening jobs market, but wages are outstripping inflation at the fastest pace for more than two-and-a-half years, according to official figures.

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West Midlands farmers urged to check insurance for temporary workers

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An agricultural expert has warned farmers they could face costly claims, fines and prosecutions if temporary workers employed during the busy harvesting season are inadequately trained and insured.

Wednesday, Jul 17

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West Midlands weather –find out the forecast for the rest of the week

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Walkers, joggers and sun-lovers have rejoiced as the Met Officer predicts 'warm weather for most' this weekend.

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Nine-year-old boys found with knives in Midlands schools

Exclusive data reveals how young children were found armed with knives in West Midlands schools

Tuesday, Jul 16

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West Midlands Fire Service 'heartbroken' after sixth colleague dies as chief denies 'scandal' claim

Chief executive officer of West Midlands Fire Service, Oliver Lee, opened up about the death toll affecting staff across the service - and his quest to unite a disparate team

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Meet 60 adorable dogs waiting in the West Midlands for their 'forever home'

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Dogs Trust Kenilworth has dozens of adorable pups in its care that are looking for a loving family.

Plans for more public control over West Midlands buses to take step forward

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Plans to give the public more control over West Midlands bus fares, routes and timetables are set to move a step closer this week.

Business activity in West Midlands slowest for six months

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The NatWest West Midlands Growth Tracker for June showed a softer improvement in operating conditions locally, with a slower and only fractional increase in new business restricting output growth.

Smaller businesses in the West Midlands secured over £120m in equity investment in 2023

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The annual Small Business Equity Tracker found that there was more than £120 million of equity investment into small businesses across 71 deals completed in the West Midlands region in 2023.

Business activity in West Midlands slowest for six months

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The NatWest West Midlands Growth Tracker for June showed a softer improvement in operating conditions locally, with a slower and only fractional increase in new business restricting output growth.

Monday, Jul 15

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Former West Midlands Fire Service worker found dead at Oldbury station

The fire service said his death was "not being treated as suspicious"

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Points failure causes hours of delay on West Midlands rail line

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Rail travellers faced several hours of delays after a points failure left trains unable to run on a busy route.

Plan for more control over West Midlands bus fares and timetables set to move a step closer

Richard Parker is looking to introduce a franchise model for buses in the West Midlands

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Met Office warns 'wall of rain' set to hit West Midlands

The region are subject to a yellow weather warning, such is the veracity of the weather

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'I just got on with it' – Inspirational story of one of the first black officers at West Midlands Police

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As one of only a handful of black police officers in the West Midlands 50 years ago, a time when racism riddled society, Kirk Dawes suffered while wearing blue serge.

'I just got on with it' – Inspirational story of one of the first black officers at West Midlands Police

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As one of only a handful of black police officers in the West Midlands 50 years ago, a time when racism riddled society, Kirk Dawes suffered while wearing blue serge.

Sunday, Jul 14

Have you seen them? Latest faces on the West Midlands Police wanted list

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These are the newest faces to have been added to the West Midlands Police wanted list so far this month.

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West Midlands house with unique musical history on sale for £2.5m

The house is on the market for £2,500,000, with six bedrooms and was once home to Roy Wood

All the West Midlands care homes ranked 'inadequate' following inspections

Here are all the care homes given the lowest rating by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission