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Thursday 29 April 2021

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West Midlands firms honoured in Queen’s Awards 2021

West Midlands businesses operating in a broad range of industries, including an IT recruitment firm, an open-source software specialist and a machinery manufacturer, have been named as winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2021.
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Business Matters: When dying becomes your exit strategy

Sam Hart, associate partner and head of private client tax at Claritas Tax, offers her advice on your exit strategy.
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Deals

Busy Bees acquires Italian nursery

Staffordshire-based early years provider Busy Bees has acquired a nursey in Milan, Italy.
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University supports renewable energy start-up

The University of Wolverhampton is supporting a West Midlands start-up which is investigating the use of advanced thermal technologies to turn waste into renewable heat and electricity through a project funded by the Smart Concept Fund.
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Browne Jacobson reveals role on Blazehill Capital launch

Browne Jacobson has revealed its role on the launch of Blazehill Capital, which specialises in providing credit and working capital funding to mid-market UK businesses.
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City Pub Group increases Mosaic Companies stake

The City Pub Group has increased its stake in certain companies within the Mosaic Pub and Dining Group. The Mosaic Companies own nine pubs, predominantly in London and Birmingham, of which seven are freehold.
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Dorilton launches tech investments arm

Dorilton, the private investment firm that acquired the Williams Formula 1 team in 2020, has launched Dorilton Ventures to lead significant minority investments in early to mid-stage technology companies.
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New funding to support global growth plans at WH Smith

WH Smith has outlined the major new funding which will support its global growth plans as the retail business looks to seize opportunities.
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Business Matters: Addressing cyber risk is critical to building back better

Del Heppenstall, cyber security partner at KPMG, says In line with broader national sentiment this spring, there is distinct positivity in the air when considering the cyber resilience of the region’s privately owned businesses.
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Business

Turnover tops £480m at veterinary supplies wholesaler

Turnover jumped past the £480m mark at a veterinary supplies wholesaler based in Stoke-on-Trent, new accounts have revealed.
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Associate director appointed at PJA

Transport planning, engineering and placemaking consultancy PJA has welcomed a new associate director to its Birmingham headquarters.
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Alantra names new partner

Alantra, a mid-market investment banking specialist, has appointed a new partner for its global technology sector team.
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Online gaming boost for Flutter Entertainment

Flutter Entertainment, the group behind Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Betting and Gaming, has reported a strong start to 2021 driven by an increase in online gaming revenue.
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Ask the expert: How businesses can take advantage of the latest government funding incentives to recruit and upskill their workforce

Tasmin Raynor, head of apprenticeships at De Montfort University, discusses how businesses can take advantage of the latest government funding incentives to recruit and upskill their workforce.
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Property

Sandyford Properties acquires Riverside Industrial Estate

Sandyford Properties has completed the off-market acquisition of Riverside Industrial Estate in Staffordshire.
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Approval for new retirement apartments

Approval has been secured for the development of new retirement apartments in Coventry.
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National HQ completed for packaging group

A new national headquarters for a packaging group has been completed in Staffordshire by property developer and investor Barberry Group.
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Director hire at Deeley Group

Coventry-headquartered construction and development company Deeley Group has made a director appointment as part of a new growth strategy.
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Furniture maker takes Jewellery Quarter office space

A bespoke office furniture designer and manufacturer has taken office space within Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, following a deal brokered by Siddall Jones.
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Ask the expert: How to use apprenticeships to grow your business

Helen Birbeck, apprenticeship adviser at GBSLEP Skills Hub, says apprenticeships can help businesses boost productivity and grow. Plus employers can now receive a financial incentive of £3000 for hiring an apprentice (with an additional £1000 if they’re aged 16-18). Apprenticeships are a great cost-effective way of expanding your team or upskilling your existing staff.
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Manufacturing

JCB invests in fleet of electric company cars

Staffordshire-headquartered digger giant JCB has invested in a fleet of new hybrid electric company cars. The vehicles were produced in Derbyshire.
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Show home launches at Shrewsbury development

A new show home has launched at Bellway’s The Spinney development in Shrewsbury.
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EE extends next day repair service in the West Midlands

EE has invested in extending its next day mobile device repair service to 17 stores in the West Midlands.
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