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Mayor backs affordable homes for older people in Warwickshire Village
Older people in a Warwickshire village are to get the opportunity to continue living in their local community during retirement, thanks to an investment by…

Lap up the summer savings – Kids Go Free and Kids Eat Free at Silverstone Museum
The British Grand Prix may officially be over for the 2026 season but the racing never stops!

Principle expands into the North West with new Manchester office opening
One of the UK’s fastest-growing property management specialists has opened a new base in central Manchester, marking its concerted expansion into the region.

BCRS Business Loans appoints Rachel Davies as new head of credit
Business loans provider BCRS Business Loans has announced the appointment of Rachel Davies as head of credit.

Viohalco celebrates 25 years of Bridgnorth Aluminium ownership with completion of £180m investment drive
One of Bridgnorth’s largest employers has completed its latest capital equipment installation to take total investment in its Stourbridge Road factory to £180m.

Guhring apprentice named ‘Outstanding Learner of the Year’ at the 15th In-Comm Training Awards
Overcoming language barriers, inspiring the next generation of industry professionals and introducing several major improvement activities has helped a Birmingham apprentice take the main title…

Traditional Walsall Pizzeria to Expand Catering Capacity with Grant Funding
A Walsall-based Neapolitan pizzeria is set to expand its catering capacity and increase output for large scale events after securing a £5,000 grant from Walsall…

CBM warns improvements to steel safeguarding quotas are just a stay of execution for UK manufacturing
Hundreds of downstream manufacturers will still be hit hard by the new steel safeguarding measures being introduced today – despite a slight softening by ministers.

Saxophones in the City: Budding Birmingham talent to perform with star saxophonist
Amateur musicians of all ages will get the chance to rehearse and perform with award-winning saxophonist and CBSO Collaborative Artist Jess Gillam as part of ‘CBSO…

Siren Grounds Invited to Pitch for International Trade Opportunities and Attend Downing Street Export Celebration
Siren Grounds, the premium coffee brand founded by entrepreneur Samanah Duran, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Great British Pitch initiative, hosted by…

PP Control & Automation calls for a more practical approach to AI adoption in manufacturing
Manufacturers should start their ‘AI journey’ by exploring what constraints it can help them overcome – and not simply fall into the trap of joining…

Roof Above the Rest: New Tile Wins Industry Award
Manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is celebrating after its innovative Bute3® roof tile was named Roofing Solution of the Year at prestigious industry awards.

Major US Study Backs what UK Workplace Experts have Long Argued
New research from Columbia University has confirmed what workplace wellbeing specialists have been saying for years.

Goodfellow to capitalise on strong international growth with ‘scaling up’ rallying call at the Advanced Materials Show 2026
One of the UK’s leading suppliers of advanced metals and materials is looking to build on strong double-digit international growth when it heads to the…

Major acquisition creates new force in UK recruitment
A new force in specialist recruitment has been created following the acquisition of Kenton Black Group by Sphere Solutions – bringing together two highly respected…

Tamworth-based Bold IT celebrates seven-fold revenue growth on fifth anniversary of management buyout
West Midlands IT firm Bold IT has celebrated a seven-fold growth in turnover on the fifth anniversary of a management buyout which has seen it…

Grape Tree delivers £100,000 staff bonus payment as move to an Employee Ownership Trust pays off
More than 900 staff at the UK’s leading organic food retailer have shared a £100,000 bonus – just a few months after it completed the…

Tenanted Property Service Launches Amid Rising Landlord Exits
Bettermove, the UK property solutions company, has launched a formal tenanted‑property service as more landlords look to sell homes with tenants in situ following the…

Why data-driven intelligence unlocks marginal gains which add up in a world of rising costs
Adrian West, VP of Retail, Wholesale, Logistics and Manufacturing at Birmingham-based OneAdvanced, looks at how data-driven business intelligence unlocks the kinds of marginal gains that…

New Staffordshire-based Innovation Lab Marks £250,000 Boost to Regional Economy
Southgate Global, a leader in equipment and servicing solutions for packing and fulfilment operations, has opened its first UK-based Innovation Lab in Staffordshire – marking…

Three Wellness Festivals You Should Visit at Least Once, According to Laughter Yoga Teacher Cat Googe
Having delivered laughter yoga sessions at 11 different festivals last year, Cat Googe has experienced some of the UK’s most vibrant wellness events firsthand.

Walsall Health Clinic to Enhance Treatment Space with £3,000 Grant
A Walsall-based holistic health clinic is set to improve its facilities and online services after securing a £3,000 grant from Walsall Business Support.

One in Three SME Owners Is Near Breaking Point – Here’s Why
For many entrepreneurs, starting a business is supposed to create freedom.

Solihull dance studio salsas to success following five-figure business loan boost
A family-run dance studio owned by former UK professional dance champions has transformed its operations and grown its customer base since securing a £50,000 funding…