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Regional opportunities as the government seeks to address the north-south divide
Researchers hope to counter scepticism about the value of lateral flow tests
Goldman’s decision to open an office confirms England’s second city’s rise as a finance and tech hub
US investment bank will create hundreds of jobs in largest UK base outside London
Advisory body says routes between cities in the north and midlands should be prioritised
Ministers to take tighter control over preparations for the 2022 showpiece event in Birmingham
Hybrid event with delegates present and online to show Britain is open for business
From Michelin-starred restaurants to exciting bars and the country’s finest street market, what’s not to love?
Advanced transport college receives double blow from inspectors’ reports
PM’s decision in theory marks end of decade of turmoil but is unlikely to bring debate to a halt
Decision to proceed will be welcomed by business leaders but is likely to anger some Tory MPs
The sessions will discuss ways to meet the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Nottingham and Derby succeed in winning investment and boosting their economies
Birmingham start-up tackles sector’s startling lack of gender diversity with free courses
Second city growth driven by metro mayor, low rents and local tech talent
Roll-out to go ahead despite scrutiny over digital health app’s costs and effectiveness
Move comes as questions mount over the future of high-speed line
Peers say services in the north should be prioritised and that costs are out of control
Everyone seems to agree test of outsourcing troubled regime has failed
Public sector took over Victorian jail last August after intervention by inspector
High levels of drug use and violence found at Onley in scathing inspection report
The British warplane was the product of an extremely convoluted supply chain
Health app can expand in Birmingham after digital ambitions ramped up
Built to train 3,200 a year, National College of High Speed Rail has enrolled just 96
Urgent notification from chief inspector echoes recent problems at Birmingham
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