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West Midlands Wednesday 3 March 2021 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Redditch firm snapped up by Stuart Turner A Redditch-based pressurisation specialist has been snapped up by the water boosting pump manufacturer Stuart Turner Ltd, with the transaction supported by follow-on funding provided by the buyer's private equity backer LDC. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the expert: The trick is to keep pedalling, the saying goes, but the more important question is how long for? Head of employment law at Howes Percival Paula Bailey discusses what employers need to be mindful of as lockdown begins to ease. Read More… Deals Solid State acquires mechanical products manufacturer Worcester-based technology manufacturer Solid State has completed a second acquisition in a matter of days for an initial consideration of £10m. Read More… Hill & Smith Holdings acquires solar energy specialist Solihull-headquartered listed manufacturing company Hill & Smith Holdings has acquired a solar energy specialist. Read More… Mercia sells Oxgene Mercia Asset Management has sold its stake in Oxford Genetics in its largest cash exit to date. Read More… Tamworth business set to acquire Coral Products A double disposal agreed by Coral Products looks set to complete later this week, with a Tamworth business behind the takeover. Read More… Gateley Legal advises Virgin Wines on AIM flotation The corporate team in the Birmingham office of Gateley Legal has advised Virgin Wines on the admission of its shares to trading on AIM. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: What is the benefit of a Freeport? Sajeeda Rose, chief executive of D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, looks at how the East Midlands could benefit from Freeport status. Read More… Business What is the mood and outlook of UK firms - quick poll Insider is looking to find out the current mood of the UK's business community and what the outlook is for 2021 with a poll which will take less than one minute to complete. Read More… Private equity firm launches to fund regional SMEs A new private equity firm has been launched with the aim of providing funding for regional SMEs. Read More… Businesses apply for Warwick grant scheme Approximately 130 businesses have submitted their applications for a new discretionary grant scheme launched by Warwick District Council. Read More… Furlough scheme extended until September Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to extend the furlough scheme until the end of September 2021. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the expert: How do you keep employees motivated, especially during lockdown? How do you keep employees motivated, especially during lockdown? Business expert Dr Dyneshia Johnson, of DMU’s Leicester Castle Business School, says you need to go back to basics… Read More… Property Green light for new retail park The green light has been given to a job-creating retail park development located on the site of a former Toys 'R' Us in Oldbury. Read More… Contractor named for the National Brownfield Institute The University of Wolverhampton has appointed a main build contractor for the National Brownfield Institute at its £120m Springfield Campus. Read More… Refusal looms for former school housing scheme A proposed housing development on the site of a former school within a Shropshire village is facing refusal ahead of a planning committee meeting next week. Read More… Detail appointed to Transport House redevelopment Detail has been appointed to the redevelopment of Transport House in West Bromwich. Read More… Step forward for new M&S store A new Marks & Spencer store at Sears Retail Park in Solihull has moved one step closer to completion. Read More… Sports bar to open doors at Ricoh Arena A new sports bar is set to open its doors at Ricoh Arena later this year as part of wider improvements ahead of the venue hosting the Commonwealth Games. Read More… Insider Feature Roundtable: Residential Property Management Lockdowns have put more focus than ever on the quality of facilities and services offered in the residential sector. Read More… Manufacturing UK engine making in January drop UK engine manufacturing declined by 29.3 per cent in January, according to new figures. Read More… Other News NEW 2021 Midlands Top 500 Companies Database - contact thousands of the senior decision makers Member Exclusive News Elevate Property Group appoints new development director Birmingham-based Elevate Property Group has appointed a new development director. Read More… Indo-Persian dining destination set to launch at Brindleyplace An Indo-Persian dining destination is set to open its doors at Brindleyplace in Birmingham later this year. 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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