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Friday 19 June 2020

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Green light tipped for major hotel near NEC

Plans for a major hotel near the NEC in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. If given the go-ahead next week, new jobs could be created as well as a multi-storey car park.
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Ask the expert: Should we now abandon Intellectual Property protection for the national good?

A very interesting question has arisen in light of the Covid-19 crisis: is now the time to abandon Intellectual Property (IP) protection for the national good? Brian More, director of IP Commercialisation at Coventry University, offers his advice.
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Deals

Businesses invited to apply to £2m funding pot

Businesses in Greater Birmingham have been invited to apply to a £2m fund as part of a newly launched grant programme designed to help organisations adapt in reaction to the changing economic climate caused by Covid-19. 
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Seven-figure boost revealed to help firm diversify

The seven-figure funding which allowed a third-generation Warwickshire farming business to diversify has been revealed.
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Assetz Capital exceeds £500k Seedrs target

Assetz Capital has exceeded its £500,000 minimum Seedrs target and is now looking to secure matched investment.
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BlackRock ups Morgan Sindall stake

BlackRock has increased its stake in Rugby-headquartered construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall.
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Parkdean Resorts secures £25m injection

Holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts has secured an equity injection of £25m after agreeing a refinancing with its private equity owner.
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Business Matters: Delivering apprenticeships during lockdown

Tasmin Raynor, head of apprenticeships at De Montfort University, looks at how to deliver apprenticeships during lockdown.
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Business

Turnover driven up 20 per cent at car retail group

Turnover jumped 20 per cent at car retail group behind the Drive Vauxhall brand while its profits also rose.
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Hotels and venues group increases turnover

A company which operates hotels, bars, pubs, nightclubs and members clubs across the West Midlands increased its turnover during its most recent financial year.
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CMA chairman to step down

The chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority is to step down later this year.
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Property

Green light for up to 620 new homes

A bid for up to 620 new homes in Warwickshire has been approved.
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Job-creating mixed-use scheme approved

A mixed-use scheme which will support 160 jobs in Stafford has been approved.
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Furniture company opens Midlands and North office

A South Wales-based workplace and education furniture company has opened up a Midlands and North England office in Birmingham.
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Manufacturing

Revenue continues to grow at acquisitive lock maker

Revenue increased past the £240 mark at the Walsall-based UK arm of Swedish listed door and window lock manufacturer Assa Abloy during its latest financial year, new documents have revealed.
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Food giant closes factory over Covid-19 cases

2 Sisters Food Group has closed one of its sites in Wales after a number of employees tested positive for Covid-19.
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Company appointed to construction framework

A Warwickshire-based company has been appointed by Crescent Purchasing Consortium to become an approved contractor of maintenance work to schools across the West Midlands.
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Conference venue outlines re-opening plans

A conference, meeting and events venue has announced its plans to re-open for business at the beginning of July.
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