West Midlands

The latest business news from the West Midlands covering Birmingham, Black Country, Coventry, Solihull, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Warwickshire.

The region's biggest employers include Aston Martin, bet365, Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, HS2, HSBC UK, NEC Group and Portmeirion.

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15:18, 10 Jan 2024
Opinion
The BudgetBudget 2021: Rishi Sunak's statement 'most important' day in history of hospitality sector
West MidlandsOPINION: Rishi Sunak and Covid-19 amid the UK tax system's best-kept secret
OpinionHas lockdown changed your work and will you ever return to the office?
EngineeringOpinion: What next for post-Covid manufacturing in its Midlands heartland?
Retail & High StreetFive predictions for Britain's high streets in 2020
Manufacturing
West MidlandsSpanish buyout deal Parweld
West MidlandsRange Rover fires engine on new all-electric model
Jaguar Land RoverGovernment action on EV batteries needed to prevent decline in car industry, MPs warn
West MidlandsBirmingham healthcare manufacturer eyes European markets
West MidlandsHaircare entrepreneur who wowed the Dragons secures new funding
Economic Development
West MidlandsHS2 chief admits project could cost up to £66.6bn
West MidlandsWork to start on new waste energy plant
West MidlandsNew 'Growth Zones' for West Midlands could generate £1.7bn
West MidlandsNew designs unveiled to revamp Villa Park station ahead of Euro 2028
West MidlandsBirmingham bus lanes fast tracked due to road closure
Tech
West MidlandsTech entrepreneur aims to shake up hotel industry
TechnologyNeil McArthur's Freedom Fibre in 'strategic merger' with VX UK to accelerate growth
West MidlandsGlobal IT firm to create 250 Birmingham jobs
TechnologyBristol ‘experiences’ firm Yuup delivers £3m for local businesses
West MidlandsAltera Healthcare relocates team out of capital to Birmingham
Commercial Property
West MidlandsYorkshire consultancy targets West Midlands with new office launch
West MidlandsNew headquarters for Farcroft Restorations Group
West MidlandsLand deal signals new head office for signage firm
West MidlandsFirst tenants take space at BCU innovation centre
West MidlandsNew £44.5m funding agreed for Birmingham resi scheme
Retail & Consumer
West MidlandsFabergé chooses Birmingham jeweller to sell collection
Food and DrinkRevolution Bars announces closure of eight sites
Company ResultsShareholders to hear if Severn Trent plans investment
EmploymentUnion to protest at Amazon Swindon depot amid pay dispute
North WestBensons for Beds 'returns to profitability' after sales rise despite 'unfavourable weather'
Professional Services
West MidlandsShoosmiths appoints new real estate partner
West MidlandsTalbots Law seals third acquisition in a year
FinanceProbe into PwC's handling of Intu Properties accounts closed
ArchitectureArchitect and design practice rg+p honours founder Richard Galey with bursary scheme and sculpture
West MidlandsThree NatWest branches in West Midlands to close
Enterprise
West MidlandsTech entrepreneur aims to shake up hotel industry
West MidlandsHomeServe UK appoints new chief executive
West MidlandsApprenticeship levy scheme reaches £48m
West MidlandsSpanish buyout deal Parweld
West MidlandsFabergé chooses Birmingham jeweller to sell collection