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Government must act now to protect UK automotive supply chain jobs and investment
Stephen Morley, President of the Confederation of British Metalforming, reacts to the JLR redundancy news and why companies in the supply chain must come into…
Making sense of the Leasehold v Commonhold debate
Brett Williams, Founding Director of Principle Estate Management, explains why the real problem isn’t tenure, it is people, standards and accountability.
Short Haul, Tall Order: Brits Choose to Forego Travel Insurance for ‘Quick Flight Home’ Holidays
More than one in two Brits that intend to travel short haul won’t bother taking out travel insurance because their destination is a ‘relatively quick’…
UKCW Birmingham puts innovation in the spotlight with new Futurebuild showcase
Ahead of its return to the NEC later this month, UKCW Birmingham has unveiled a brand new show section in partnership with Futurebuild, bringing its…
Grape Tree branches out into Harrow with 200th store opening
The UK’s leading organic food retailer has opened its 200th store – just fourteen years after it first launched with a mission to make wellbeing…
Bank Holiday ‘Ode to Joy’: 20 free shows in 5 days as CBSO In the City gives Birmingham a lift, and introduces thousands of people to orchestral music
A rousing full orchestra performance at a packed Bullring shopping centre today brought the curtain down on CBSO in the City 2026 – an ambitious and…
Manufacturing champion Andrea Wilson appointed CBM Ambassador for SMEs
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has appointed one of the industry’s most passionate advocates as its new Ambassador for Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
CBSO Performs Dolly Parton Tribute at Birmingham New Street Station
Thousands of workers in Birmingham finished the working week by experiencing a touching tribute to beloved country artist Dolly Parton at a packed New Street…
Where Performance Meets Practice: The Building Envelope Stage at UKCW Birmingham
From Passivhaus to working at height; roofing to insulation; fire safety to solar integration, the new Building Envelope Stage at UK Construction Week Birmingham will…
SQUIREL modular storage launches with expandable workspace systems that improve productivity
Steve Harvey spent more than 15 years developing vehicles for some of the most prestigious British automotive manufacturers, including modular vehicles.
Specify, Install, Demonstrate: How Fire Safety is Changing the Way Facade Contractors Work
By Simon Buckmaster, Operations and Technical Manager, James Hardie The Building Safety Act has changed more than the regulatory landscape.
Lender celebrates boosting economy and creating jobs through Community Investment Enterprise Fund
Community lender BCRS Business Loans is celebrating lending £13m through the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) to support more than 150 businesses across the West…
Final ‘bosters’ announced as the Black Country celebrates its business and community champions
A female entrepreneur who is helping companies address mental health and wellbeing, a fledgling creative agency and a funder that has supported 1500 local companies…
Bridgnorth Aluminium’s new General Manager targets domestic and international growth
One of Bridgnorth’s largest employers has appointed a new General Manager to lead the next stage of its expansion.
CBSO launches 20 free public concerts across Birmingham for Bank Holiday weekend – with £1 Golden Tickets available for the new CBSO season
CBSO in the City returns this coming weekend (27-31 August), as the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) goes beyond its home at Symphony Hall…
Labour abuse in security supply chains is a boardroom risk, not just an HR issue
Evidenced fraud within parts of the manned guarding supply chain shows why responsible businesses must look beyond accreditation, policies and supplier declarations.
Marketing Specialists Owb Creative Land Hat Trick Of New Client Wins
Marketing specialists OWB Creative are celebrating three substantial new client wins after securing work with leading companies wanting expert support with impactful campaigns.
Family affair at S&R as mother and daughter secure major industry qualifications
A Kingswinford mother and daughter are celebrating the next stage of their career development after completing a major ‘utilities’ diploma at the same time.
S&R Construction backs battle of the political heavyweights in Dudley charity boxing showdown
S&R Construction has been praised for its generosity in backing this year’s Dudley Charity Boxing Showdown.
PTC advances leadership in AI-driven design with launch of Onshape FeatureScript MCP Server
PTC has announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature that will support engineers to push the boundaries of performance.
Data Takes Centre Stage as Barbour ABI Joins UKCW Birmingham as Construction Reset Partner
Barbour ABI has been announced as the Official Construction Reset Partner of UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026 (NEC, September 29th to October 1st) The partnership…
CY Group moves into Herefordshire with new office opening
A fast-growing professional services firm has moved into Hereford with the launch of its fifth office.
Principle invests in new Fareham office to target ‘South Coast’ opportunity
Principle Estate Management is setting its sights on increasing its presence on the South Coast after opening its first office in the region.
International Board Visits Multimillion-pound Roof Tile Factory
Senior leaders from Crown Roof Tiles Group in the USA and Mexico have visited Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton on Trent site to see the completion…