Today's West Midlands business news from Insider |
Latest News | Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced strict new rules, including the closure of all non-essential shops, to tackle the spread of coronavirus which he described as the "biggest threat this country has faced for decades". The government has detailed the businesses that are allowed to stay in operation.
Read More… |
|
Karen Prior, group finance director at Anpario plc, offers her expertise on growing a business.
Read More… |
|
An online car buying platform established by the founder of Zoopla has secured an additional £100m in funding.
Read More… |
Airbus has outlined steps it is taking, including a new €15bn credit facility, to bolster its liquidity and balance sheet in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read More… |
|
This blog had been intended as the fourth in our series on preparing a business for sale and planning for the future. Considering the extraordinary circumstances we now all find ourselves in and in response to questions from clients and contacts, Catriona Attride, national head of private wealth at Gateley Legal, will be using this opportunity to address some of the concerns we have been presented with.
Read More… |
|
The Works has reported a significant uplift in sales last week as customers bought products to support their child's ongoing education following the closure of schools in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The listed retailer has now temporarily shut all of its stores to encourage social distancing for the safety and wellbeing of its staff, customers and the wider community.
Read More… |
More than 700 jobs have been placed at risk after it was announced that 70 UK Laura Ashley are to close. Administrators from PwC will continue to trade the remaining 77 UK shops while looking to secure a buyer for the business.
Read More… |
Dunelm has revealed its sales had been rising before the impact of the coronavirus pandemic started to hit the retail giant.
Read More… |
A new board member has been hired by a Birmingham-based health insurance company.
Read More… |
JD Sports believes it will emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic in a "strong position to resume our previous positive momentum".
Read More… |
Lookers is temporarily closing of its trading locations with immediate effect.
Read More… |
|
Plans have been drawn up for almost 30 apartments near the Grand Union Canal in Solihull.
Read More… |
An industrial and logistics property portfolio with sites located across the UK has been acquired for £120m.
Read More… |
|
A West Bromwich steel supplier which dates back to the 1820s slipped to a pre-tax loss during its latest financial year, newly filed documents have revealed.
Read More… |
|
Member Exclusive News | Filta Group, a listed business which provides cooking oil filtration and fryer management services to restaurants, has detailed the action it is taking to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read More… |
|
Services & Guides | | | Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business.
Read More… |
| | The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings.
Read More… |
| | The region's top hotels and accommodation.
Read More… |
|
|
|
