US TechShop sets sights on Innovation Birmingham Campus
Plan will see 20,000 sq ft facility constructed.
Local MP calls for investigation into political lobbying by the City of London
Criticism of “unfettered and unmonitored” access to senior politicians.
Angry reaction to news of pub sell-off
“Bad news for communities” says drinkers’ chief.
New state of the art facility for Birmingham Airport
Up to 300 jobs new jobs to be created.
HS2 would make UK more attractive place to invest, say foreign businesses
Investors list transport and logistics infrastructure as more important than tax rates, exchange rates and financial incentives.
Retail rankings revealed
Survey shows size of local retail economy.
Birmingham voted top events destination outside London
Ranking follows third Meet Birmingham Showcase, highlighting region’s conferencing offer.
80 jobs created as BBC to invest in Birmingham
“This is the place to be” says director-general.
New support service for high tech companies announced
Coventry-based programme will allow entrepreneurial ideas to flourish.
Brindleyplace sees record number of visitors
Boom time in city centre.
Deputy Prime Minster meets Chinese business leaders
Lib Dem leader discusses challenges facing region’s Chinese community.
Soaring demand pushes West Midlands house prices higher
Survey sees estate agents and housebuilders confident for the future.
Support for EU business case
“We must heed message of CBI” says politician.
University’s hydrogen car to star at top engineering show
Coventry University and its successful spin-off firm Microcab are set to show off their zero-emission vehicle expertise at the 2013 Automotive Engineering Show at the NEC in Birmingham next week.
100 new jobs for Birmingham as city welcomes innovative charity project
Sense, the national charity that supports people with sensory impairments, deafblind and complex needs, has chosen Selly Oak in Birmingham as the site for England’s first TouchBase centre, bringing 100 new jobs to the city.
Boost for entrepreneurship in Birmingham
Advice and grants available to community-based small businesses.
£2.2 million support boost for West Midlands manufacturers
Aid for regional businesses welcomed.
New contract nets hundreds of apprenticeship places
Boost for young Birmingham jobseekers.
Birmingham to capitalise on digital firms expanding outside London
Short-sighted focus on the capital holding UK back in digital race.
Power Not To The People
Richard Lutz on the need to balance nature with energy policy.
New partner for Innovation Birmingham Campus
“Exciting opportunities for tech start-ups” to be provided.
Birmingham internationally recognised for foreign investment schemes
City has “the world’s most innovative incentives for investors.”
Fracking – “a dirty word”
Friends of the Earth call for no effing in Birmingham.
HSBC invites West Midlands companies to enter Global Connections competition
Opportunity for new entrepreneurs.
Birmingham company reveals first with new solar production line
Europe aids manufacturing technology breakthrough.
Coventry University joins forces with Unipart
New research unit to be developed.
Birmingham unemployment campaign proves a big success
“An invaluable opportunity,” says local MP.
Solihull company aims to beat metal thieves with new device
With scrap metal theft a growing concern, Solihull based MetalCashCard has launched a new technology to help scrap metal yards with new legislation.
Birmingham takes to the stage for MIPIM 2014
City aims to do business at showpiece exhibition.
Long haul traffic soars at Birmingham Airport
Large increase in year-on-year passenger numbers.