The Latest Breaking News from Birmingham

The UK government is reportedly considering scrapping the second phase of its long-term high-speed rail project, HS2. It has been revealed that a cost analysis outlining the benefit of doing so was prepared ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent meeting with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Reports have said that Sunak…

With 26 English local authorities at risk of following Birmingham in next two years, a longer-term view is needed

Johnny Mims and his school band were wrapping up their last song when Birmingham police insisted the performance stop immediately. The confrontation ended with Mims tased in front of his students.

Communities Secretary Michael Gove also outlined plans for a local inquiry into how Birmingham ‘got to this position’.

The residents and businesses in Birmingham deserve better, said the housing secretary Michael Gove

As local authority is placed in special measures, the council reviews assets such as its library and stadium

Recovery plan for Britain’s largest authority could include job cuts, asset sales and council tax rises

In today’s newsletter: As the government takes direct control of the city’s finances, how did the UK’s second-biggest city find itself in such a mess?

Andy Burnham says reports Rishi Sunak wants to cut route short at Birmingham ‘beggared belief’

A leaked photograph suggested the Government is weighing up scrapping the second phase from Birmingham to the North West.

Reports claim Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove could announce details of the move as soon as Tuesday.