Today's West Midlands business news from Insider |
Latest News | A development including a 30-storey building and almost 1,000 apartments is to be constructed in Birmingham after the plans were voted through. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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A Worcester-headquartered housing association has announced a £350m inaugural bond issue. Read More… |
A smart energy technology manufacturer has secured funding support from HSBC UK to allow it to continue to serve its customers during the Covid-19 pandemic and protect the future of the business. Read More… |
Up to £2m is to be provide to help SMEs in Warwickshire suffering with cash flow as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… |
Dawn Meats is taking full control of the UK joint venture it established with Dunbia in 2017. The move follows the announcement of Dunbia co-founder Jim Dobson’s retirement. The business in the UK will continue to trade under the Dunbia brand from 12 processing facilities across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read More… |
Medical aesthetics specialist Skinspace UK has emerged from the pandemic after securing an emergency CBILS loan from Shawbrook Bank. Read More… |
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Ray Harris, MEIF principal at Foresight Group LLP, offers a helpful guide for management teams of SMEs looking for equity investment post pandemic. Read More… |
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Solihull-headquartered Paragon Banking Group has shown "considerable resilience, agility and adaptability" during the Covid-19 pandemic, its chief executive has said. Read More… |
Nottingham-headquartered listed car retail giant Pendragon has revealed plans to cut 1,800 jobs and close 15 stores. Read More… |
Listed retailer United Carpets has slipped to a pre-tax loss following provisions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… |
Holiday giant TUI is set to close 166 high street stores in the UK and Ireland in response to changes in customer behaviour brought on by Covid-19. Read More… |
DWF has appointed a new chairman to succeed Sir Nigel Knowles who took on the chief executive role at the law firm earlier this year. Read More… |
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Work on the restoration of Wolverhampton’s Civic Halls has restarted after an enforced break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… |
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International aerospace and defence engineering company Meggitt has signed a contract worth $20m. Read More… |
The production of commercial vehicles in the UK increased by almost a quarter in June, according to new figures. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | A Coventry-based smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector manufacturer has added a new board member. Read More… |
Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care have announced an "enhanced" five-year partnership. Read More… |
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