Today's West Midlands business news from Insider |
Latest News | Pre-tax profits have slumped at West Bromwich Building Society after "absorbing a significant impact from the potential economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown". Read More… |
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Andy Gregory, head of investments at BGF, takes a look at what the future holds for dealmaking. Read More… |
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A former major shareholder in Aston Martin has further reduced its stake in the luxury car maker. Read More… |
Jobs have been safeguarded after a "substantial part" of the business and assets of high street wine retailer Oddbins was sold out of administration. Read More… |
A Birmingham-headquartered cable management supplier has been able to maintain much of its day-to-day operations during the coronavirus pandemic and secure the jobs of its 19 staff after receiving a £180,000 boost. Read More… |
The head of debt finance at OakNorth Bank has said the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic 'could be worse than the 2008 financial crash', but hailed the government's "phenomenal" financial support for businesses during an unprecedented time. Read More… |
Lenders have approved £31.3bn to more than 745,000 businesses so far through the three major government-backed lending schemes, according to new figures. Read More… |
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The chairman of Cambridge & Counties Bank, which has a base in Birmingham, has branded 2019 its most challenging since its inception. Read More… |
CBRE has re-opened its Birmingham office, with employees returning to the Temple Row base in a phased approach and in accordance with government guidance. Read More… |
Plans to hold two British Grand Prix at Silverstone this summer have been officially announced by F1. Read More… |
Traffic at Ryanair plummeted during May after operations were heavily impacted by the ongoing pandemic. Read More… |
The number of shares sold in Gateley surged to 5.5 million due to "excess demand", the listed law firm has said. Read More… |
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A 35-storey tower featuring hundreds of apartments and a 230-bed hotel could be constructed in Birmingham, according to new plans. Read More… |
Plans for a £18.5m development to create 125 new homes in Staffordshire have been submitted. Read More… |
A £7.5m deal has been signed to complete the fourth phase of a 400-acre mixed-use development in Burton-upon-Trent. Read More… |
A games developer in Leamington Spa is set to expand with a move to new, bigger offices in the town centre. Read More… |
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Up to 375 jobs have been put at risk by brick making giant Ibstock because of the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. It is also considering "selective" site closures. Read More… |
Law firm Browne Jacobson provided pro bono advice to global engineering giant GKN Aerospace in its role as a member of Ventilator Challenge UK. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Solihull-headquartered small housebuilder Hayfield has recorded the highest number of weekly sales in the company’s three-year history. Read More… |
Warwick Castle' grounds and gardens are set to reopen from Saturday 6 June, it has been confirmed. Read More… |
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