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March 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Low pay and deteriorating workforce' brings junior doctors from region out on strike

'Low pay and deteriorating workforce' brings junior doctors from region out on strike

March 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Metro and rail misery as work costs soar by £75m leaving huge funding gaps

Metro and rail misery as work costs soar by £75m leaving huge funding gaps

March 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Half of mothers have cut working hours due to childcare costs, survey suggests

Half of mothers have cut working hours due to childcare costs, survey suggests

Supporting image for story: BP boss earns 170 times his average worker as his pay doubles to £10m

BP boss earns 170 times his average worker as his pay doubles to £10m

Supporting image for story: UK’s economy returns to growth after rebound in entertainment and transport

UK’s economy returns to growth after rebound in entertainment and transport

March 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Greggs eyes up big expansion plans as sales jump with people relying on low cost meals due to cost-of-living squeeze

Greggs eyes up big expansion plans as sales jump with people relying on low cost meals due to cost-of-living squeeze

Supporting image for story: Health unions and Government to begin talks amid pay dispute

Health unions and Government to begin talks amid pay dispute

Supporting image for story: Children ‘slipping into poverty’ due to cost-of-living crisis, warns charity

Children ‘slipping into poverty’ due to cost-of-living crisis, warns charity

Supporting image for story: UK gender pay gap widens as childcare costs worsen ‘motherhood penalty’

UK gender pay gap widens as childcare costs worsen ‘motherhood penalty’

March 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: More than 5,000 sign petition to save under-threat Diamond Bus services

More than 5,000 sign petition to save under-threat Diamond Bus services

March 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: £15m Wolverhampton Wetherspoon hotel and museum plan put on hold

£15m Wolverhampton Wetherspoon hotel and museum plan put on hold

March 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Banking giants asked to explain why some savings rates remain so low

Banking giants asked to explain why some savings rates remain so low

February 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Residents hit back at decision to close Stourbridge's Crystal Leisure Centre cafe

Residents hit back at decision to close Stourbridge's Crystal Leisure Centre cafe

Supporting image for story: Gambling charity helpline sees highest calls on record in January

Gambling charity helpline sees highest calls on record in January

Supporting image for story: Foodbank "bracing itself" for when energy bills rise in April

Foodbank "bracing itself" for when energy bills rise in April

February 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: What Ofgem’s price cap means for us and our energy bills

What Ofgem’s price cap means for us and our energy bills

Supporting image for story: Ofgem lowers energy price cap but bills still expected to rise for households

Ofgem lowers energy price cap but bills still expected to rise for households

Supporting image for story: Future uncertain for leisure and gym industry as bosses struggle to balance books amid energy crisis

Future uncertain for leisure and gym industry as bosses struggle to balance books amid energy crisis

February 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Wolves pub big with matchday fans but faces harsh reality of city centre struggles

The Wolves pub big with matchday fans but faces harsh reality of city centre struggles

February 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dog shelter at capacity pleads for help rehoming dogs as cost of living crisis bites

Dog shelter at capacity pleads for help rehoming dogs as cost of living crisis bites

February 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: New website aims to help those at risk of homelessness

New website aims to help those at risk of homelessness

Supporting image for story: Environment Secretary says people could work more hours to pay for food

Environment Secretary says people could work more hours to pay for food

February 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aldi follows Asda and Morrisons with customer limits on fresh produce

Aldi follows Asda and Morrisons with customer limits on fresh produce

February 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Nearly one-quarter of households often run out of money for essentials – survey

Nearly one-quarter of households often run out of money for essentials – survey

February 20, 2023

Morrisons plugs extra £25m into cutting prices of own-brand products

February 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'It's killing us': Butchers speak of their misery as cost of living crisis threatens business

'It's killing us': Butchers speak of their misery as cost of living crisis threatens business

Supporting image for story: New healthy rewards app will 'make huge difference in cost-of-living crisis'

New healthy rewards app will 'make huge difference in cost-of-living crisis'

Supporting image for story: Carlsberg Marston's to raise wholesale beer prices next month as costs increase

Carlsberg Marston's to raise wholesale beer prices next month as costs increase

February 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: £2 cap on bus fares in England extended

£2 cap on bus fares in England extended

Supporting image for story: Walsall bathroom manufacturer ceases trading with all jobs lost

Walsall bathroom manufacturer ceases trading with all jobs lost

Supporting image for story: Takeover of collapsed steel firm expected to save 250 jobs across sites including Willenhall and Dudley

Takeover of collapsed steel firm expected to save 250 jobs across sites including Willenhall and Dudley

February 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Railway's half-term travel offers including a third off for groups

West Midlands Railway's half-term travel offers including a third off for groups

Supporting image for story: Centrica boss defends profit boom amid fury from campaigners and politicians

Centrica boss defends profit boom amid fury from campaigners and politicians

February 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Homeless charity showcases positive outcomes from last year

Homeless charity showcases positive outcomes from last year

Supporting image for story: Low-fat milk and olive oil top list of increased prices for everyday items

Low-fat milk and olive oil top list of increased prices for everyday items

Supporting image for story: Annual house price growth slowed in December – ONS

Annual house price growth slowed in December – ONS

Supporting image for story: Inflation eases back again to 10.1% as air fares and fuel costs come down

Inflation eases back again to 10.1% as air fares and fuel costs come down

February 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Picket lines form as university lecturers strike again in Wolverhampton

Picket lines form as university lecturers strike again in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Aldi comes out on top in poll of favourite supermarkets

Aldi comes out on top in poll of favourite supermarkets

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Help for homes using alternative energy sources

Money Matters: Help for homes using alternative energy sources

February 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: More pubs and bars call last orders as costs spiral and sales sink

More pubs and bars call last orders as costs spiral and sales sink

February 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: NHS leaders urge talks on pay to avoid ‘alarming’ escalation in nurses’ strike

NHS leaders urge talks on pay to avoid ‘alarming’ escalation in nurses’ strike

February 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: B&Q outlet in Great Bridge Asda to close down with staff redeployed

B&Q outlet in Great Bridge Asda to close down with staff redeployed

February 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Number of mortgage-holders getting into arrears rose in final months of 2022

Number of mortgage-holders getting into arrears rose in final months of 2022

Supporting image for story: 'No-one is going to want to do this job': Wolverhampton lecturers take a stand in latest strikes

'No-one is going to want to do this job': Wolverhampton lecturers take a stand in latest strikes

Supporting image for story: Walsall Council tax bill rise is agreed as cost-of-living crisis rumbles on

Walsall Council tax bill rise is agreed as cost-of-living crisis rumbles on

Supporting image for story: Dismay as thieves ransack Wolverhampton youth club and food bank

Dismay as thieves ransack Wolverhampton youth club and food bank

Supporting image for story: Row erupts over closure of Stourbridge's Crystal Leisure Centre cafe

Row erupts over closure of Stourbridge's Crystal Leisure Centre cafe

February 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Seven Trent stepping up support for customers

Seven Trent stepping up support for customers

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Make sure water bills won't leave you high and dry

Money Matters: Make sure water bills won't leave you high and dry

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