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Outsourcing can provide ‘long-term’ growth in this unstable economy predicts PP C&A’s Tony Hague
One of the UK’s leading manufacturing experts has urged firms to view outsourcing as a long-term lever for growth rather than a way of alleviating…

The UK’s Most Heartwarming Talent Show Is Back as Homecare’s Got Talent Returns
Cue the music, raise the curtain and get ready for a show bursting with heart – because Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) is back for 2026.

The best things come in small packages as RoboTrex Compact set to make UK debut at MACH 2026
A ‘UK’ first will be unveiled at MACH 2026 when Lang Technik UK delivers its latest space-saving automation solution.

New £17.6m police training centre takes shape in Staffordshire
Morgan Sindall Construction’s Midlands business has marked a major construction milestone with a topping out ceremony on 18th March at the new Police Firearms Training…

Swimming against the steel tide
Steve Morley responds to the launch of the Government’s UK’s Steel Strategy and, whilst the headline investment and commitment to more domestic production is welcome,…

Stiltz Homelifts Achieves 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™
Award-winning Stiltz Homelifts which is headquartered in Kingswinford, West Midlands is proud to announce the company has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®.

West Midlands SMEs positioned for global growth after ‘Breaking into Defence’ event
More than 60 ambitious companies from the West Midlands gathered recently for a special event designed to accelerate SME participation in international defence markets and…

Investment in £1/2m in uPVC Manufacturing as Firm Urges Greater Focus on Accessories & Dry Fix
Leading UK roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has invested more than £500,000 over the past five years in its dedicated uPVC accessories manufacturing facility,…

Mum entrepreneur breathes new life into Lower Gornal building with £750,000 Pilates studio
A young mum of two has taken her passion for fitness and wellbeing and turned it into a thriving business in Lower Gornal.

Bruderer UK set to unveil UK ‘technology’ first at MACH 2026
A world leader in high-speed precision presses is marking nearly 50 years of exhibiting at MACH by unveiling a UK first.

Intercity welcomes Microsoft E7 launch as firms aim to embrace ‘agentic AI’
One of the UK’s leading Managed IT service providers believes the latest Microsoft product introduction marks the biggest shift yet toward the ‘agentic AI’ era.

Deal signed to deliver 95 new affordable homes in Edgbaston on the former Tower Ballroom site
Dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families are set to be built in Edgbaston after a deal was signed between Birmingham City Council and…

Alloy Wire International to toast its 80th birthday at Wire 2026
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision drawn, flat and profile wire is set to celebrate 80 years in the sector when it returns…

The Bostin’ dynamic dozen named as public back campaign to raise profile of the Black Country
An all-female run funeral provider, a Brierley Hill-based design agency and one of the UK’s theatrical gems were amongst the latest cohort to be named…

New planning reforms and Warm Homes Bill to take centre stage at UK Construction Week London
The construction industry is facing one of the most significant waves of regulatory reform in recent years, from the Building Safety Act to the government’s…

Precision engineering firm invests in advanced CNC technology with £10,000 grant
A specialist fastener manufacturer with nearly five decades of engineering heritage has invested in advanced CNC machinery to enhance precision, efficiency and production capacity within…

First 30 homes handed over on iconic £36m Port Loop scheme in Birmingham
The first 30 homes on a high-profile £36m urban development scheme in Birmingham have been handed over – ahead of schedule.

Aurrigo International signs landmark £6.28m contract with Ultra Global to build 25 autonomous vehicles
Aurrigo International plc has signed the largest vehicle manufacturing order in its history to manufacture an initial 25-strong fleet of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) for…

Rising HR professional helps drive positive change
A rising HR professional at Clover HR is being recognised this International Women’s Day for the impact she has made in just a matter of…

LSH Auto takes apprenticeship opportunities to schools and colleges
LSH Auto is stepping up its search for the next generation of automotive apprentices by visiting schools and colleges across the Midlands and North West…

Female business leaders admit workplace discrimination is still widespread
Over two thirds (69%) of female business leaders say they still experience gender-based discrimination in the workplace, according to new research released ahead of International…

Two-thirds of Brits have never taken a digital detox as reliance on connectivity grows
New research released ahead of Global Day of Unplugging on 6 March suggests the UK remains firmly connected to the digital world.

Europa Worldwide Group Marks Diamond Anniversary with Bold New Identity and Shares £11.2bn Post-Brexit Success Story
Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, Europa Worldwide Group (EWG) lays out a new strategy to build on its position as the UK’s leading…

Brandauer electrifies engineering partner vision with two high-profile automotive contracts
One of Birmingham’s oldest manufacturers has secured two major automotive contracts – just months after announcing its intention to become a long-term engineering partner for…