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Latest News | Fresh plans for the next phase of a major commercial scheme in Birmingham city centre, which will create more than 1,300 jobs, have been submitted. Read More… |
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The Covid-19 pandemic was unforeseen, unexpected and unwanted, but has been the catalyst for businesses, people and economies to adapt to survive, which says much about the resolve of the region’s business community, according to Graham Spalding, partner in the Corporate and Commercial practice of regional law firm Lodders. Read More… |
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A spin-out from two universities to commercialise a new class of materials has secured additional funding from Innovate UK. Read More… |
The firm behind a preliminary takeover offer for TalkTalk has again been granted more time to make a bid. Read More… |
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Turnover increased at a Shrewsbury-headquartered nursing and care home provider during its latest financial year, new documents have confirmed. Read More… |
Profits dropped at Solihull-headquartered Paragon Banking Group during its most recent financial year, new figures have confirmed. Read More… |
Browne Jacobson’s advocacy arm grew its fee income 18 per cent to £1.8m during its most recent financial year. Read More… |
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has hailed the UK's approval of the Pfizer/Biontech Covid-19 vaccine. Read More… |
Administrators have been appointed at the company behind womenswear fashion chain Bonmarché but no redundancies or store closes have been made. Read More… |
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The chief executive of Birmingham-headquartered development giant St Modwen has hailed its "strong operational results" in 2020. Read More… |
Almost 80 new homes could be constructed on the site of a Worcestershire business centre if permission is granted next week. Read More… |
Plans to construct 60 apartments in Stoke-on-Trent have been approved. Read More… |
Housing minister Christopher Pincher will give a keynote speech at Insider’s Midlands Residential Property Conference next week. Read More… |
Plans to transform a former industrial site in Dudley into a mix of 33 houses and apartments have been recommended for approval. Read More… |
The site of a former pub in Sandwell could be transformed into 24 new homes if the go-ahead is granted next week. Read More… |
Proposals to construct more than 30 affordable homes in Worcestershire have been tipped for the thumbs up. Read More… |
Work on almost 80 new homes at a Staffordshire site is to start in the New Year. Read More… |
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A Shropshire company which made the mascots for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games has invested about £150,000 in new facilities and personnel to enhance its digital offer. Read More… |
Worcestershire-headquartered Morgan Motor Company is to open an experimental hub in Oxfordshire next year. Read More… |
A long-serving director at Solihull-headquartered Tarmac has left to become an adviser and consultant. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Wolverhampton-headquartered Marstons Brewery has extended its commercial partnership with Leicestershire County Cricket Club ahead of the 2021 season. Read More… |
Jaguar Racing have revealed their new electric race car for the up-coming Formula E championship. A new official partner has also been named. Read More… |
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