City, administrative centre and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England
Pooja Kanda and families affected by knife crime welcome the government’s expansion of knife-surrender bins and a mobile surrender van. Since July last year, more than 14,500 weapons have been handed in, with knife-enabled robberies and homicides showing declines. The scheme aims to remove dangerous weapons from streets, with new bins in Yorkshire and other areas.
Zoopla finds a widening gap between house and flat prices since 2016, with houses up 43% and flats 10%, widening the house-to-flat ratio from 1.3x to 1.7x. Regional disparities are strongest in the Midlands and North, while Scotland remains stable. London shows a different pattern, with slower price growth.
Wolves have concluded a leadership change after the season review, appointing a new head coach as they prepare to compete in the Championship next season.
Camra says multinationals dominate UK beer, misleading on craft credentials. CMA urged to review anti-competitive practices that squeeze independent brewers from pubs. Three leading groups defend transparency, while independent brewers warn of job risks and shrinking choice.
Pub groups report strong World Cup demand lifting like-for-like sales on matchdays, with Grandstand venues leading the gains. For the 42 weeks to July 18, overall sales show softer performance outside peak periods, as weather and economic headwinds weigh on non-event periods.
The Range Rover GT has been revealed as the brand’s first electric model built on the EMA platform. It marks a shift toward a more car-like, luxurious grand tourer with a minimalist interior and advanced OLED displays. Prototypes are testing globally ahead of a 2027 launch, with hybrid options planned.
Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut fewer than 300 UK jobs as it continues its recovery from a cyber attack that halted production last year and amid tariff pressures. The company says affected staff may be redeployed or offered voluntary exit, with locations and roles undisclosed.