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Latest Birmingham business news covering key developments across Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Coventry and the wider West Midlands region. Includes activity across industry, property, retail, technology and professional services, with investment trends, business growth, economic updates and in-depth analysis from across the regional business sector.

Aurrigo International takes off with £1.43m CAM funding to boost airport safety
Aurrigo International plc has been awarded £1.43million of UK government funding to investigate how autonomous vehicles can be used to make airports safer.

New Junior Karting Track Planned for Walsall Leisure Venue Following £25,000 Grant
A Walsall-based family entertainment business is set to expand its facilities and create new community space after securing a £25,000 grant from Walsall Business Support.

Local companies join forces to install public defibrillator in Dudley Town Centre
A new defibrillator has been installed in the centre of Dudley – thanks to the generosity of several local businesses.

Discover, debate, deliver – Construction Reset comes alive at UKCW Birmingham with new-look Main Stage
A Who’s Who of thought leaders and experts headline the new-look Main Stage at UK Construction Birmingham this autumn (NEC, September 29 to October 1),…

Senior hire in property management team fuels growth at Johnson Fellows
Birmingham property consultancy Johnson Fellows has announced another senior appointment, as its experienced property management team goes from strength to strength.

West Bromwich haulier marks year of growth by adding three new trailers to fleet
A West Bromwich-based haulage, freight and pallet distribution specialist is marking a year of growth with a delivery of its latest trailers.

The seven military tactics that help senior leaders work less on holiday
Bold IT managing director Danny Leitch on the seven military tactics that help senior leaders work less on holiday Switching off for annual leave can…

Umberslade celebrates three decades in business with 5000th contract birthday present
A leading strip-out contractor and groundworks specialist is celebrating its 30th birthday in style after starting work on its 5000th contract.

Solihull Council begins AI discovery programme to identify opportunities across key services
West Midlands council commissions AI Transformation Discovery programme to inform future investment across council services Solihull Council has appointed ICS.

PLT Training reaches new heights after £200,000 investment leads to PASMA accreditation
One of the UK’s leading health and safety training providers is targeting a major ‘scaffolding’ opportunity after it invested more than £200,000 into a new…

Intercity roars into the South West with Bristol Bears partnership
Intercity has signed a new sporting deal with Bristol Bears that will see it move into the South West for the first time.

Hole in 100 as 17-year-old golfer helps raise nearly £2000 for Prostate Cancer UK
A budding Black Country golfer is on course to raise nearly £2000 for Prostate Cancer UK after spending more than 14 hours on the fairways…

The CBSO launches ‘First Listen’ – A 3 part concert series for new audiences, with tickets just £5 each
Guest presenters will introduce music by some of the world’s greatest composers in short informal concerts designed to spark a love of orchestral music with…

Build In Digital Returns as UK Construction Week Content Partner
UK Construction Week and Build In Digital have announced a strengthened partnership that will see the Building Innovation Awards become part of the official opening…

UKSE Manager Doubles Up To Complete 200km Cycle Ride For Charity
A manager of investment specialist UKSE rode twice the distance of a suicide prevention charity cycle challenge after his colleague had to drop out due…

Global growth drives SHC Digital to a record year
A string of international contract wins has helped a Birmingham performance marketing agency achieve its best-ever year.

Overcoming the Pre-Departure Blindspot in Global Mobility
Deploying an employee on an international assignment is a massive logistical puzzle.

Alexander Accountancy Appoints Client Managers To Support Business Growth
Two experienced client managers have joined Alexander Accountancy to support the growth of the business by serving the portfolio of larger customers.

PTC agrees major partnership to establish advanced in-house Digital Implant Engineering Centre
Rambam Health Care Campus, EOS, and PTC has announced a new collaboration to establish a Digital Implant Engineering Centre at Rambam in Haifa, Israel.