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SME jobs grew in October but remain below pre-crisis levels
In October, the UK’s small businesses experienced their largest year-on-year decline in revenues since May, while jobs in SMEs grew – but still remain below…
Coventry IT firm expanding team despite pandemic
A Coventry IT firm which was able to attract new clients during the pandemic is now aiming to expand its team.
Fintech Leaders Optimistic for Quick Recovery Despite Covid-19 Impact
A majority of senior fintech professionals say Covid-19 has had a negative impact on the industry, but many are more optimistic about the future now…
Hammond Homes announces latest new housing scheme following One Stop funding deal
Work is under way on a bespoke new housing development by Hull-based Hammond Homes in the North Lincolnshire village of Barnetby le Wold after a…
Global Processing Services scoops five golds at Emerging Payments Awards
Leading issuer processor, Global Processing Services (GPS), announces it has taken home five wins at the 13th annual Emerging Payments Awards yesterday.
Traidcraft Rejects Black Friday With Transparent Profit Breakdown
Traidcraft has announced their plans to reject the traditional discount holiday of Black Friday by revealing the cost breakdown and profits of every Traidcraft-branded product.
Firms will need incentives to invest in growth after the crisis say Midlands business leaders
Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire have echoed national calls to provide incentives for firms to invest in growth as a way of rebuilding the…
Chair of Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership responds to the Government Spending Review
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic fallout has endangered the Government’s levelling-up agenda at a time when it’s never been more critical.
Warwickshire fitness equipment business submits expansion plans
Exciting plans to extend the premises of a Warwickshire business that designs and manufactures fitness equipment have been submitted to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
The London Institute of Banking & Finance expands its online learning offering
EdTech company D2L and financial services training and professional body The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) have announced a new partnership that will…
How R&D Tax Credits Can Free Up Extra Cash
This year has seen huge volumes of research and development, especially as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.
C&W Chamber: Frequent mass testing needed in all workplaces
Business leaders across Coventry and Warwickshire are echoing calls for workplaces to be one of the areas prioritised for frequent mass testing.
Talbots makes strategic hire to meet 33% rise in dispute resolution cases
One of the West Midlands leading independent law firms has appointed Philippa Rowley to cope with a significant growth in demand for dispute resolution advice.
Huge demand for business support in Warwickshire
A leading business organisation in Coventry and Warwickshire has had dealings with over 4,300 companies over the last nine months.
DivideBuy crowned first place on Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 2020 list
It’s been a stellar year for the LendTech, which was named a leader in both Deloitte’s latest Technology Fast 50 and Technology Fast 500™ Stoke-on-Trent,…
Poor payment practices of corporates during pandemic revealed
The payment practices of big businesses during the pandemic have been revealed in a new report which calls for legislated “fair buyer” 30 day payment…
£2m high-growth support programme launched to boost Leeds City Region businesses
More than 500 small to medium-sized companies across the Leeds City Region are set to benefit from a £2m funding boost that will help them…
North West payment provider takepayments gives pubs a lockdown lifeline
Leading payment provider, takepayments, has launched an online takeaway ordering solution exclusively for pubs and bars after it revealed the industry saw a 75.
UK Flooring Direct lands £8m investment from BGF
BGF – the UK’s most active growth capital investor – has invested £8 million into Midlands-headquartered UK Flooring Direct, which recently opened a base in…
Industry-first change to car finance agreements unlocks earning potential for millions of consumers
With the pandemic causing financial havoc there is hope for the millions of car owners who, as of today, can take a car on finance…
‘Fintech for good’ incuto raises £1.75m for credit union platform
A ‘fintech for good’ company which has developed a banking platform for credit unions and community banks has completed a £1.
Professionals use lockdown as reason to reorganise future finances, says expert financial planner
Professionals who previously left planning for the future on the ‘to do’ list have been using lockdown as a reason to change their attitudes, according…
Capital and skills investments will help Mid-Warwickshire economy recover from Covid
Investment in skills and capital projects will help the economy of Mid-Warwickshire recover from Covid-19 more quickly, businesses have heard.
Supporting businesses through the return of Crown Preference
Committed to supporting businesses to better understand the return of Crown Preference, Corporate and Commercial Business Solutions Ltd, a commercial finance brokerage and business consultancy,…