The base rate fell to 4.5 on Thursday, but the Bank halved the UK’s economic growth forecast for this year while predicting surging inflation.

Actor Steve Coogan has been spared a lengthy driving ban after speeding at 97mph on a motorway in the West Midlands.

It warned it was facing around an extra £10 million in wage costs in its next financial year from the Budget measures.

The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.

TAXPAYERS will “pay more for less local policing” across the West Midlands when their bills go up in the next financial year.

The Prime Minister said that ‘we do need to transition to clean power’ while on a visit to the UK National Nuclear Laboratory.

Four independent retailers in the West Midlands have made the shortlist of the 2025 The Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards.

Racing at Thurles on Thursday was abandoned following the second race due to an incident at the final fence that resulted in Michael O’Sullivan receiving medical attention.

The princess visited Southmead Hospital on Bristol, where she spent five nights after her horse-related accident some seven months ago.

The Prince of Wales said it is important to break down any “taboos and stigmas around mental health” as he met young farmers to discuss rural isolation and loneliness. William was visiting a farm ...

Archer and Saqib Mahmood each took a wicket as India lurched to 19 for two but Gill, who overturned an lbw decision against him on 38, Iyer and Patel were superb as England were made to pay for ...

Califet En Vol paid a compliment to The New Lion when conjuring up a cracking late rally to land the prestigious Sidney Banks Memorial Novices’ Hurdle at Huntingdon.