Grant Peggie, director Venture Capital Solutions, British Business Bank, says from local manufacturers to innovative tech start-ups, small businesses are the foundation of the Midlands’ economy and its future growth. Read More
The value of deals in the UK health and social care sector is hitting record levels and stands at £6.01bn for 2021, according to BLM's Health Sector Deals Diagnosis. Read More
Insider’s roundtable found that data, transparency and funding were the key issues when it came to developers seeking to cut their carbon footprint. Also, more needs to be done to take advantage of the ‘green premium’ which comes from repurposing existing buildings to modern standards. Read More
HGS Leicester Ltd, a group of petrol stations based in the Midlands, has opened additional sites after securing a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK. Read More
Property investor and developer Firethorn Trust has exchanged contracts to sell its UK logistics assets for £550m to investment firm Cain International. Read More
The chief executive of the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the formal approval of specialist incentives at the region's Freeport. Read More
The joint administrators of Derby County have said they are hoping to name a preferred bidder for the club "shortly". However, the EFL said that it remains "deeply concerned". Read More
Wealth management and professional services firm Tilney Smith & Williamson has revealed plans to rebrand, following record financial results in its first full year since completion of its merger. Read More
International aerospace and defence engineering company Meggitt, which is set to be acquired by Parker-Hannifin Corporation in a deal worth £6.3bn, returned to pre-tax profits during its latest financial year. Read More
