Today's West Midlands business news from Insider |
Latest News | Pre-tax profits have jumped at the historic company behind truck and van dealership brands Guest and Sherwood, new accounts have revealed. Read More… |
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With the impact of Covid-19 still being felt across the Midlands, how can SMEs generate the level of working capital they need to achieve their ambitions for growth? Keith Rose, director, business development (Midlands and South West Region) from Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending Ltd, shares his insights. Read More… |
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A drone logistics operator which is conducting trials to deliver medical supplies between hospitals in the West Midlands has become Minerva Business Angels’ 100th investment. Read More… |
Goldman Sachs-backed chartered insurance broker Aston Lark has acquired a Kidderminster-based counterpart. Read More… |
Environmental, engineering and technical services specialist RSK Group has acquired a national chartered surveyor firm. Read More… |
The historic food manufacturer behind brands such as Chicken Tonight and Ragu has been acquired by an Italian Stock Exchange-listed group. Read More… |
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Sean Longsdale is managing director of the Structured Finance Group at Santander UK Corporate & Commercial. He shares his thoughts on how businesses of all sizes have been able to achieve high growth throughout the pandemic and how they can continue and indeed build through 2021 and beyond. Read More… |
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Professional services firm PwC has strengthened its offering in the Midlands with the appointment of a new tax director. Read More… |
The postponement of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 until next year has been confirmed. Read More… |
Frasers Group, the company behind the likes of Sports Direct and House of Fraser, has reported a drop in revenue and pre-tax profits for its latest financial year as a result of store closures brought on by Covid-19. The business also revealed that it is in discussions regarding the transition of the chief executive role from Mike Ashley to Michael Murray. Read More… |
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Apartment plans have been lodged for a site previously used by a nightclub in Birmingham. Read More… |
Purcell and PCPT Architects have formed a strategic partnership to collaborate on architecture, master planning and heritage consultancy services throughout the Midlands. Read More… |
Housing plans for the site of a former primary school in Shropshire have been approved. Read More… |
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Robotic process automation specialist Endpoint Automation Services, which operates nationally from its Oswestry-based offices, has appointed a new commercial director. Read More… |
The chief executive of Rolls-Royce said that the business has made solid progress after returning to pre-tax profit during the first half of its financial year. The company also revealed that it has entered into exclusive discussions with a consortium for the sale of ITP Aero. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Commercial agent Bond Wolfe has completed the sale of a high street building containing Dudley’s Post Office for £500,000. Read More… |
A new Japanese restaurant has opened in Redditch thanks to a deal brokered by property agent John Truslove. Read More… |
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