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Social housing fraud to be tackled under industry-first government partnership with Airbnb

People illegally subletting social housing in Birmingham will be identified and may be removed from the property, following a new data-sharing partnership between the Cabinet Office and Airbnb.

Birmingham celebrates South Asian Heritage Month 2026

Birmingham City Council is joining communities across the city in celebrating South Asian Heritage Month.

B&M fined £2 million following Birmingham City Council prosecution over serious food hygiene failings

B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2 million after Birmingham City Council successfully prosecuted the retailer for food hygiene offences identified at three Birmingham stores.

City council set to bring forward new nature conservation sites for Birmingham

Birmingham City Council is proposing creating new nature conservation sites and extending current ones across the city in a report going to cabinet next week.

Birmingham’s crackdown on tenancy fraud saves nearly £5 million for taxpayers

Birmingham City Council’s tenancy fraud team has saved nearly £5 million for the public purse through robust tenancy fraud investigations over the last year.

Birmingham’s Tree of Life memorial removed for restoration

Birmingham’s memorial to the thousands of civilians killed in air raids on the city during the Second World War has been removed to undergo restoration earlier today (28 July 2026).

Run club to launch during European Athletics’ community event

The community 5K run taking place on the final day of the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026 will be welcoming 30 community members for the launch of the region’s first Sanctuary Runners group.

West Midlands lagging behind ‘femtech’ sector shift despite national success

Investment in the UK femtech sector has increased substantially over the last decade, with deal activity rising by more than 194 per cent, according to new research conducted by law firm Mills & Reeve.

Star IT Euro announces continued development of salon booking platform

Star IT Euro has announced the continued development of digiBeauty, extending the platform beyond traditional salon booking software to support wider business growth for independent salons and beauty professionals.

Adoption charities launch new guide exploring ‘early permanence’ as a route to parenthood

Midlands-based adoption charity Adoption Focus alongside other Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAAs) across the UK have collaborated to produce and launch an advice guide exploring early permanence as a route to parenthood.

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