Today's West Midlands business news from Insider |
Latest News | Half of those who normally work in Birmingham city centre will be back behind their desks by Christmas, according to West Midlands mayor Andy Street.
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As the world's population rises, the demand for energy is also growing significantly. At the same time, the issue of managing the waste caused by the population increase urgently needs to be addressed. Professor Martin Freer, director of the Energy Research Accelerator, explores the issues and the possible solutions.
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Both the value and volume of deals completed across the Midlands dropped during H1 as, much like the rest of the UK, the region felt the impact of the global pandemic.
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An investment firm which owned almost a quarter of Warwickshire-headquartered supplier to the automotive industry Autins Group has sold all but 0.05 per cent of its shares.
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A major shareholder in Solihull-headquartered building products maker Epwin Group has significantly lowered its stake.
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Law firm Clarke Willmott has reported turnover of more than £50m in its latest annual results.
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A Coventry sustainable wooden pallets provider has announced the first steps of its broader expansion into Eastern Europe.
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Plans to construct a new Lidl supermarket in Staffordshire have taken a step forward.
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The number of construction contract awards increased in June 2020 despite a dip in the total value, according to a new report.
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Bruntwood has issued updates on a number of its schemes, with the company also benefitting from strong cash collection and reduction in non-essential overheads.
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A bid to construct more than 40 new homes in Stoke-on-Trent has been voted through.
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The green light has been recommended to transform the site of a former care home in Edgbaston into a mix of houses and apartments.
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Revenue slumped by more than 30 per cent at Birmingham-headquartered floorcoverings wholesaler Headlam during the first six months of its financial year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The business also revealed plans to cut jobs at a tiles maker it acquired at the end of 2017 for £35m.
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The UK arm of a German battery company which can trace its roots back more than 90 years is eyeing a recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic's impact after Brexit uncertainty hit the results for its latest financial year.
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Member Exclusive News | A Coventry-based precision engineering specialist has been recognised for its quality and delivery performance.
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Principle Estate Management has secured a contract to oversee two apartment blocks in the West Midlands.
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