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West Midlands Friday 29 April 2022

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TOP STORY Azets acquires £13m-turnover firm National accountancy firm Azets has expanded with the acquisition of one of the largest independent accountancy and business advisory firms in the North East. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: The benefits of thinking out loud Liz Whitfield from Growth Plans looks at the benefits of thinking out loud. Read More

DEALS Data specialist backed by FPE Capital A data specialist headquartered in Warwickshire has been backed by growth investor FPE Capital. Read More Rotala acquires West Midlands bus operator Rotala has acquired an operator of commercial and contracted bus services in Warwickshire and the southern West Midlands. Read More Additional Midlands firms backed by Future Fund revealed The British Business Bank has revealed an updated list of Midlands companies in which the Future Fund holds an equity stake. Read More Marshalls shareholders back landmark £535m acquisition Shareholders of listed landscape products specialist Marshalls have backed the £535m acquisition of Marley Group, a manufacturer and supplier of pitched roof systems. Read More Waste management services company sale to Beauparc confirmed The sale of a waste management services company which employs more than 200 people to Beauparc has been confirmed. Read More

PROPERTY Refusal for Edgbaston tower scheme Plans for a £40m student accommodation scheme in Edgbaston centred around a 26-storey tower have been refused. Read More Site acquisition paves way for major employment opportunity A real estate investor and asset manager has acquired a prominent 110-acre industrial site in Telford with a commitment to investing a further £60m to attract new employers to the area. Read More Apartments planned for car park site An application has been submitted proposing the redevelopment of a Birmingham car park to provide more than 100 apartments. Read More Transformation of historic site secures approval Plans for the redevelopment and refurbishment of a historic Birmingham property, which started life in the late 1800s as a vegetarian restaurant and hotel and is said to have once hosted Indian independence campaigner Mahatmah Gandhi, have been approved. Read More Hot tub and spa retailer to expand with HSBC funding A Birmingham-based hot tub, pool and outdoor living retailer is set to open a new site after receiving a £500,000 funding package from HSBC UK. Read More Wine bar set for Paradise Birmingham Works are now underway on the launch of a new wine bar at landmark development Paradise Birmingham. Read More Local centre launches in Warwick A mixed-use development in Warwick has launched, with Heart of England Co-Operative Society taking occupation at the site. Read More

BUSINESS Gowling WLG reveals partner promotions Birmingham-based law firm Gowling WLG has promoted nine members of its team to partner. Read More West Midlands business confidence highest in UK West Midlands business confidence was the highest of any UK region during April, according to new figures. Read More Beech Tree strengthens senior team Beech Tree Private Equity, which has offices in Manchester and Birmingham, has strengthened its senior team with a new partner. Read More Supply issues hit first quarter car production UK car production dropped by more than 30 per cent during the first quarter of 2022 due to global supply challenges, according to the latest figures. Read More

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MEMBER NEWS Poundland agrees naming rights deal with Walsall FC Poundland has secured the naming rights for Walsall Football Club's stadium as part of a new partnership deal. Read More New chairman for Tipton and Coseley Building Society Tipton and Coseley Building Society has appointed an experienced financial services professional as its new chairman. Read More

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SERVICES & GUIDES Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More Best Places to Meet The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings. Read More Best Places to Stay The region's top hotels and accommodation. Read More

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