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West Midlands Friday 19 February 2021 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story EA’s acquisition of Codemasters completes Codemasters, one of the oldest names in Britain's video game sector, has been acquired by industry giant Electronic Arts (EA) with the aim of establishing a new global powerhouse in racing video games. Read More… Insider Feature Brexit Matters: How does the end of the Brexit transition period affect your IP rights? David Gwilliam, patent attorney and trade mark attorney for Adamson Jones IP, discusses what the end of the transition period of the UK leaving the European Union means for your intellectual property rights. Read More… Deals Construction firm secures £150,000 funding boost A family run construction firm in Staffordshire has secured a £150,000 funding boost via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Read More… Government reveals £8m funding scheme for SME manufacturers The government has revealed a new £8m funding scheme to help small and medium-sized manufacturers modernise and create jobs. Read More… Dye & Durham confirms Idox approach Legal technology company Dye & Durham has confirmed it is in talks for a potential all-cash offer for software and information management firm Idox. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the Expert: Green Finance - What are the impacts of climate change for financial markets? Professor Hisham Farag from the University of Birmingham talks about the impacts of climate change for financial markets, looking at innovation, implications, green investment and future divestment. Read More… Business Thursfields director appointed to Solihull BID A director at Thursfields Solicitors has been appointed to the board of Solihull Business and Improvement District (BID). Read More… Senior Midlands appointment at SES Engineering Services SES Engineering Services has strengthened its senior Midlands team with the appointment of a new pre-construction manager. Read More… 2020 decline for HGV market New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by 32.2 per cent in 2020, according to new figures. Read More… Asda sales up after strong Christmas Asda's like-for-like sales increased by more than 5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020, boosted by strong trading over the Christmas period. Read More… Insider Feature Roundtable: The Digital Citizen The public sector’s relationship with the citizen is undergoing a revolution. Read More… Property Approval recommended for 50-home scheme Proposals to redevelop a site in Worcester to provide 50 affordable homes have been recommended for approval. Read More… Bromwich Hardy concludes £3.1m industrial deal Coventry-based commercial property specialist Bromwich Hardy has helped conclude a £3.1m deal for a number of units on an industrial park. Read More… Davidson Estates completes Victorian conversion sales Davidson Estates has sold seven homes within a Victorian conversion in Birmingham for a total of £3m. Read More… Investor ups supermarket portfolio stake in £115m deal Property investor Supermarket Income REIT has acquired a further stake in a portfolio from an Aviva Investors managed fund in a £115m deal. Read More… Urban Logistics acquires £27.8m portfolio Urban Logistics has acquired a portfolio of assets for £27.8m. Read More… Manufacturing JCB heir to speak at Made in the Midlands The heir to the JCB empire and owner of the world’s first hydrogen double-decker bus manufacturer will speak at Insider’s Made in the Midlands Awards. Read More… Other News NEW Midlands Top 500 Companies Database - contact thousands of the senior decision makers Member Exclusive News St Modwen CFO to step down The chief finance and operations officer at Birmingham-headquartered property giant St Modwen has advised the board of his intention to step down. Read More… University of Birmingham unveils electric vehicle research project The University of Birmingham has unveiled a three-year research project with Bentley Motors to provide a sustainable source of rare earth magnets for electric and hybrid vehicles. Read More… 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… Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact

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