Politics Archive
Pay boost for millions as minimum wage rates increase
New health security agency aiming to protect UK from threat of future pandemics
Dudley residents banned from using Bilston tip as councils fall out over money
Huge new ambulance base to be built in Black Country
Rishi Sunak says circuit break September lockdown was not ‘clear-cut case’
Vaccine passports could see ‘legal concerns’, hospitality and retail chiefs warn
‘Complete nonsense’ that Britain is not institutionally racist, says academic
Eccleshall Eagle sculpture still has no home three years on
Work gets underway on new Smethwick park pavilion
Long-standing plan for 220 West Bromwich homes set for nod
WATCH: Nuno and Suzi join appeal to ignore 'lies' and go for the vaccine
Green Party candidate urges voters to send 'clear message' to establishment in Mayoral election
2020 worst year on record for UK economy despite ending with stronger bounceback
Cliff-edge fear when furlough comes to an end
Priti Patel: Tougher police powers will bring down knife crime and stop needless loss of life
UK facing ‘decade of unprecedented economic change’ after Covid-19 and Brexit
Number of children eligible for free school meals surged during the pandemic
Coroner urges PM to hold Covid inquiry after ruling on pregnant nurse’s death
International treaty would tackle gaps exposed by Covid-19, say health leaders
Vandal-hit substation to become industrial unit
Moving government department HQ to Midlands is ‘levelling up in action’ says Boris Johnson
CCTV plan for Wren's Nest nature reserve amid fly-tipping misery
West Midlands mayoral candidates reveal plans ahead of manifesto launch
How the poll tax opened up violent divisions across the country
PM urges caution as restrictions easing coincides with warm weather spell
PM ‘thrilled’ to be able to play tennis while Sir Keir opts for five-a-side
PM rules out lifting overseas travel ban to visit friends and relatives
Ministers ‘to discuss putting France on red list’ amid rise in coronavirus cases
UK festivals ‘face wave of cancellations without Government insurance backing’
Joy as outdoor West Midlands sports venues reopen in lockdown relaxation
UK should offer Republic Covid vaccines when it has surplus – Arlene Foster
The door ‘is not shut’ on foreign summer holidays, Matt Hancock says
Experts call for staycations instead of foreign holidays this summer
‘Lighter touch’ school inspections to take place in summer term, Ofsted says
New High Sheriff to 'shine a light on opportunities for young people'
Outdoor sports and socialising resume as England’s lockdown eases
Allow us to have vaccine passports, say Express & Star readers
'There is no money': West Midlands Mayor candidate Liam Byrne explains infamous austerity note
PM sees ‘nothing in the data’ to halt easing of coronavirus lockdown
Fight continues for pub bombings enquiry – 46 years on
'I'm a casualty of war': Fresh turmoil for Sandwell Labour amid claims of national interference
Suspended Sandwell Labour councillor could stand for Tories in local election
Comment: What do Labour stand for under Keir Starmer?
MP meets with transport officials to press for electrification between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton
