Latest News | A University of Birmingham spin-out has secured seed funding to develop a new class of fluorescent materials for use in bio-sensing and bio-imaging tests for diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
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Sam Hart, associate partner and head of private client tax at Claritas Tax, offers her advice on your exit strategy.
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A Coventry-based specialist engineering business has secured an almost £1m finance package from Paragon Bank to support its takeover by a new owner.
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The demerger of Wickes Group has completed after it was backed by the shareholders of Travis Perkins. The chief executive of Wickes said it was a "transformational moment", with the now standalone business well-positioned to seize "exciting growth opportunities".
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Property platform Zoopla has acquired a provider of software for housebuilders.
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A pair of global investment firms have agreed to become a significant shareholder in The Co-operative Bank Holdings as the group looks to build on its resilient performance.
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Del Heppenstall, cyber security partner at KPMG, says In line with broader national sentiment this spring, there is distinct positivity in the air when considering the cyber resilience of the region’s privately owned businesses.
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Trakm8, a listed telematics and data supplier to global markets, has said it expects revenues to revert to pre-Covid levels during the new financial year, according to a trading update.
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An accountancy group which has offices in Solihull, Birmingham and Coventry has recovered more than £1m in research and development tax credits for its clients since the start of the pandemic.
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A construction company which has worked on projects such as MediaCityUK, St George's Park and Warner Bros Studios has described its performance as "solid" after reporting an increase in turnover but a decline in profits.
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Waitrose is expanding its Deliveroo service to 110 new shops across the UK with up to 400 new Waitrose shop roles created by the expansion plan.
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Premier Inn owner Whitbread has outlined its investment plans as Covid-19 restrictions begin to lift. It comes as the company reported a slump in revenue due to the ongoing pandemic.
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Tasmin Raynor, head of apprenticeships at De Montfort University, discusses how businesses can take advantage of the latest government funding incentives to recruit and upskill their workforce.
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Plans have been submitted to demolish a former nightclub in Stourbridge to provide new extra care apartments.
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Community pub firm Hawthorn has acquired 14 sites from operator and brewer Everards.
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Design firm Gensler has signed a lease to move its Birmingham office to the city's central business district.
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A residential project aiming to provide more than 60 affordable homes in Birmingham has been proposed.
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Property consultancy FHP has strengthened its business rates team with two new hires to be based in Nottingham and Birmingham.
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The first residents have moved into their homes at Bellway’s Berswick Manor development in Stafford.
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Two industrial units which are home to an engineering and software design services group have sold for £4.5m in a deal concluded by Coventry-headquartered commercial property specialist Bromwich Hardy.
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Helen Birbeck, apprenticeship adviser at GBSLEP Skills Hub, says apprenticeships can help businesses boost productivity and grow. Plus employers can now receive a financial incentive of £3000 for hiring an apprentice (with an additional £1000 if they’re aged 16-18). Apprenticeships are a great cost-effective way of expanding your team or upskilling your existing staff.
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Member Exclusive News | Birmingham City have extended their partnership with retail bookmaker BoyleSports for a further two years.
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Birmingham-based employee benefits and outsourced payroll provider Hive360 has launched a skills academy.
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