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Revealed: East Mids areas with the highest care home ratings as region takes 6th place in England

The local authorities across the East Midlands with the best performing care homes have been revealed, thanks to a new report from online training provider High Speed Training. The report, which analysed Care Quality Commission (CQC) data for over 13,500 care homes across England found that, in the East Midlands, 80.89% of care homes analysed were rated either good or outstanding, which places the region 6th in the national rankings. The analysis reveals a sector demonstrating significant resilience and a […]

21 April 2026 7

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Chancellor bangs the drum for the East Midlands in Washington DC

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has joined East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward in Washington DC to drum up investor opportunities in the East Midlands. Mayor Claire was in the US as part of the Bloomberg Harvard programme for Mayors which provides executive training, coaching, and networking to help regional leaders tackle complex challenges, innovate, and improve local services. While in Washington, Claire attended an Investors Roundtable hosted by Ms Reeves during the IMF Spring Meetings. They met with key […]

20 April 2026 9

Claire Ward, East Midlands Mayor, outside the Museum of Making in Derby. Image from Eddie Bisknell.

Derbyshire

East Mids Mayor says bus services could be seized from private providers without sufficient improvements and investment

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Bus services could be seized from private providers and put into public ownership if sufficient improvements and investment are not made, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire’s Mayor has warned. Claire Ward, Labour’s East Midlands Mayor, said continued public dismay with unreliable, irregular and inconsistent bus services, underserved areas and lack of widespread electric vehicles are top of her agenda. Ms Ward had been opposed to the idea of bus “franchising” during her 2024 election […]

30 March 2026 4

Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

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5.6% East Midlands unemployment means greater support needed says Chamber

The East Midlands Chamber has renewed calls for skills investment to be prioritised by policymakers, as outlined in its Framework for Growth, after latest unemployment data revealed the region remains at 5.6%, above the overall UK level at 5.2%. The latest estimated figures from the Office for National Statistics for over 16s in the East Midlands cover the period between November and January 2026. The Chamber’s Framework for Growth sets out specific asks of policymakers aimed at helping the East […]

19 March 2026 9

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East Midlands launches next phase of major employment programme for autistic young people

A major programme supporting autistic and disabled young people into work is entering a new phase across the East Midlands to improve transitions from education into employment and help create more inclusive workplaces. The second phase of Connected Futures in the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) will strengthen education skills, transitions into work, and support for employers. The regional programme - funded by Youth Futures Foundation - aims to “empower young people with autism and/or learning difficulties across the […]

19 March 2026 5

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Business leaders appointed to new Midlands Defence and Security Industry Council

Midlands Mayors Claire Ward and Richard Parker have appointed 16 senior defence industry leaders to support the sector’s growth in the region as government prepares to boost national security spending. Some of the region’s biggest employers and several SMEs will sit on the new Midlands Defence and Security Industry Council. They are tasked with attracting new investment to create high-quality, well-paid jobs for local people by collectively championing and advocating for the Midlands defence and security industries, amplifying their strengths, […]

16 March 2026 14

Mayor Claire Ward on board one of the region's buses (Credit: Onclusive News)

Derbyshire

Mayor’s £470m investment in transport to ‘revolutionise’ travel across the East Midlands

More than £470 million is to be invested in transport across the East Midlands in a “once-in-a-generation” package to deliver better buses, road repairs and safer cycle routes. The investment - the largest funding settlement ever secured for the region - is set to transform travel, improve connectivity and enhance the quality of life for residents across the East Midlands. The funding aims to modernise the region’s transport network, support economic growth, and improve environmental sustainability, delivering lasting improvements across […]

9 March 2026 23

EMAS ambulances waiting outside QMC A&E department (Credit: Lauren Monaghan - LDRS)

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Ambulance trust lost more than 19,000 handover hours due to ‘ongoing pressures’

By Lauren Monaghan - Local Democracy Reporting Service East Midlands Ambulance Service lost more than 19,000 hours in handover delays where patients were waiting to be admitted to A&E in January – the worst month for the trust since April 2025. The figure was presented to East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) board officials in a meeting on Tuesday (March 3rd). In January 2026, EMAS lost more than 19,500 hours in its pre-handover window – this refers to the period when […]

4 March 2026 16

Derbyshire

Winners announced at the 2026 East Midlands Tourism Awards

Rising stars, attractions and accommodation providers are among those to have been honoured for excellence at the prestigious 2026 East Midlands Tourism Awards. Hundreds of guests, including industry leaders and innovators gathered at Derby County Football Club’s Pride Park Stadium yesterday (Wednesday 18th March) for an evening of celebration during English Tourism Week, which runs from 13th-22nd March. The awards brought together businesses, attractions, accommodation providers and hospitality leaders from across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the wider region to celebrate excellence […]

1 March 2026 6

East Midlands

Revealed: East Mids areas with the highest care home ratings as region takes 6th place in England

Chancellor bangs the drum for the East Midlands in Washington DC

East Mids Mayor says bus services could be seized from private providers without sufficient improvements and investment

5.6% East Midlands unemployment means greater support needed says Chamber

East Midlands launches next phase of major employment programme for autistic young people

Business leaders appointed to new Midlands Defence and Security Industry Council

Mayor’s £470m investment in transport to ‘revolutionise’ travel across the East Midlands

Ambulance trust lost more than 19,000 handover hours due to ‘ongoing pressures’

Winners announced at the 2026 East Midlands Tourism Awards

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