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West Midlands Friday 3 December 2021

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TOP STORY Almost 500 apartments near green light An application proposing the redevelopment of an industrial site in Birmingham to provide almost 500 apartments looks set to be green lit. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Ask the expert: Company Tax Return Preparation – a hidden goldmine? Guy Kendall, associate partner and head of corporate and international tax at Claritas Tax, offers his advice on company tax return preparation. Read More

DEALS Clinigen approached about possible offer Burton on Trent-based pharmaceutical company Clinigen has confirmed that it has received a proposal regarding a possible offer for the company. Read More Historic 600-strong food group snapped up A historic food group which employs 600 people has been snapped up by The Compleat Food Group. Read More Business lender surpasses £2.5m RLS milestone An alternative business lender based in Wolverhampton has surpassed a £2.5m milestone for funding provided through the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS). Read More Frasers Group refinances almost £1bn in bank facilities Frasers Group has refinanced almost £1bn in bank facilities to support its national growth plans. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: University expertise can help businesses navigate their way through challenging times Tess Lukehurst, MBA MCMI, operations and development manager at Coventry University, discusses the power of innovation in strengthening a businesses' resilience and portfolio. Read More

PROPERTY Later living a huge opportunity for mainstream developers Later living is a huge opportunity for mainstream developers, particularly with £5.2trn tied up in homes owned by over-55s, said the boss of a leading apartments builder. Read More £120m residential-led project set for council backing Plans for a £120m scheme aiming to redevelop a site in Birmingham to provide new residential and commercial uses look set to be backed by the council. Read More Recruitment firm to make office move A Coventry recruitment firm is to move into bigger offices as a result of continued growth. Read More Approval tipped for office space transformation Plans for the conversion of Birmingham office space to allow for the creation of more than 200 units of student accommodation have been recommended for approval. Read More Funding secured for supported living project The development arm of Midway Care Group has secured £531,000 to fund a supported living project in Willenhall. Read More Lloyds Bank supports dental practice acquisition A dentist in Birmingham has purchased his first practice with support from Lloyds Bank. Read More New partner joins Beswicks Legal A commercial property lawyer has joined Stoke-on-Trent law firm Beswicks Legal as a partner. Read More

BUSINESS Insider event sells out in record time One of Insider Media's largest events has sold out in record time, with the B2B media group's event director hailing the high demand already being experienced for 2022 from the business community. Read More Osprey Approach names new chief executive Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach has named its new chief executive. Read More Take Me Group eyes further expansion after portfolio growth Midlands taxi company Take Me Group has grown to have seven companies within its portfolio despite having only existed a little more than a year. The business is now eyeing further expansion. Read More

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MEMBER NEWS Contract win for Trakm8 Holdings Trakm8 Holdings, a Coleshill-based telematics and data insight provider, has secured a contract with a car insurance firm. Read More Raft of promotions at Associated Architects Birmingham-headquartered Associated Architects has made a raft of promotions. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS 7 Dec Midlands Residential Property Conference 2021 8 Dec Engine of the North: Energy, Innovation, Manufacturing & Investment 9 Dec Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2021 19 May Insider East Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2022 26 May Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2022

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

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