Tuesday 8 March 2022

An acquisitive judiciary services group headquartered in Birmingham has remained profitable during its latest financial year despite the operational impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Linda Smith, founder and CEO of Worcestershire technology accelerator BetaDen, looks at how the Cleantech industry can help firms achieve decarbonisation.
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The Government-backed Start Up Loans programme has provided more than £25m to women entrepreneurs in the West Midlands.
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The shareholders of Franchise Brands have approved the proposed all share acquisition of Filta Group Holdings which values the restaurant industry supplier at £49.8m.
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BAE Systems has completed its £150m acquisition of Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) after receiving regulatory approvals.
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Global Risk Partners (GRP), a group including about 2,100 insurance professionals in more than 110 locations across the UK and Ireland, is to be acquired by US-headquartered brokerage firm Brown & Brown.
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Ian O'Donnell, lecturer on business Growth at Coventry University and director of branding agency Real Point, says international trade is still something that many smaller businesses should consider.
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Iain Wright, a partner at Claritas Tax, looks at the changing tax landscape amid a turbulent global backdrop.
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An application has been submitted proposing the redevelopment of a former pottery works site in Stoke-on-Trent to enable the creation of almost 90 apartments.
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The Solihull branch of ArcelorMittal, an integrated steel and mining company, has agreed a deal to relocate to Friars Gate.
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A major partnership has been formed with the aim of boosting the provision of affordable homes and mixed-tenure sites across the UK.
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Bellway is set to open a development of almost 170 homes in Bedworth later this month.
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Unite Students has disposed of an 11-strong property portfolio – comprising 4,488 beds – for £306m, with the company's share sitting at £236m.
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A Victorian country manor hotel in Kidderminster has started work on its first major development in a decade.
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The equity fund managers from the British Business Bank's regional funds have all become signatories of the Investing in Women Code, a commitment by financial services firms to improve female entrepreneurs’ access to tools, resources and finance.
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A Worcestershire HR consultancy has been appointed to provide free support to businesses as part of a government initiative.
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The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market decline during February but remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest figures.
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Bakery giant Greggs has said it emerged "both stronger and better as a business" from the pandemic, following a strong year when total sales increased and it returned to profit. As a result of the return to profitability, Greggs' colleague profit-sharing tradition has recommenced and it will share £16.6m with staff.
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Furniture manufacturer Sven Christiansen, which ceased trading last month, has appointed administrators.
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Birmingham-headquartered floor coverings maker Headlam Group has appointed a permanent chief executive.
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Brewing and pub giant Marston's has appointed a new non-executive director.
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A dental practice close to Warwick Castle has been snapped up in a deal brokered by Christie & Co.
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