Beer duty escalator takes its toll
3 million fewer UK adults visit the pub on a regular basis
Batter by Far!
Local residents have welcomed the return of their favourite chippy with the reopening of Shards Fryer at the All Saints Square shopping centre , Shard End.
Chief government advisor visits University’s construction facilities
Peter Hansford, the UK government’s newly appointed chief construction advisor, visited Coventry University as part of his first week in post to see what the institution is doing to help drive forward the low carbon construction industry.
No Waterloo sunset for busy Dudley business
A Dudley-based manufacturer has tapped into the spirit of the Olympics to record its best ever year and is now setting its sights on a £2m turnover and the creation of new jobs.
Birmingham ranked second in the UK
Birmingham has been ranked as having the highest quality of life of any UK city outside of the capital in a new study by Mercer, a global HR firm.
Calling skilled graduates
A new graduate led programme run by the University of Wolverhampton is looking for skilled graduates to work for forward thinking businesses in the region.
Comtec announces the world is open for trade with Britain
Leamington Spa based translation provider Comtec is reinforcing the message that the world is open for trade with Britain after experiencing growth of its own throughout 2012.
Birmingham Science Park’s Dr David Hardman elected as new Chair of UKSPA
Dr David Hardman MBE, CEO of Birmingham Science Park, has been elected by members of the United Kingdom Science Park Association to be its new Chairman.
Birmingham business backs report focus on quality apprenticeships
Leading Birmingham-based building services provider J S Wright has welcomed a House of Commons report suggesting that quality and not just quantity should be the focus for apprenticeships.
Accountants agree Midland’s economy will recover during 2013
Seventy four per cent of accountants in the Midlands are confident that the economy will start to recover during 2013
Creative consortium injects CEO confidence back into marketing
… marketing can have a positive impact on business development, regardless of industry sector.
Students get set to quiz top business brains
A ‘Question Time’ event featuring some of the region’s top business brains is taking place at Coventry University on Friday 30th November.
Aesthetics Hair Salon: Midlands Hairdresser of the Year
There were celebrations last night as Solihull hairdressers Sarah & Adrian Bowron of Aesthetics were awarded the title of Midlands Hairdresser of the Year at HJ’s prestigious British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.
New Chairman takes centre stage at the Belgrade Theatre
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has announced that local business man Stewart Fergusson will be joining the team as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
“Large bribes do not lead to greater benefits”
Research led by Professor Raghavendra Rau has focused fresh light onto bribery and flies in the face of previous survey-based studies
150 added jobs with new state-of-the-art facility at Birmingham Airport
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) fuels further growth, adds 150 jobs with new state-of-the-art facility at Birmingham Airport
A Jewellery Quarter success story
The Bullion Room in Birmingham has added a new face to its business activities by opening a specialist wholesale diamond and gemstone jewellery Trade Centre.
United Airlines celebrates 15 years at Birmingham Airport
Since United inaugurated its New York/Newark daily nonstop service in 1997, more than 1.5 million customers have travelled on the route.
Whittlebury Hall a winner
Whittlebury Hall Conference and Training Centre, Hotel and Spa has been announced as WINNER of the 2013 Condé Nast Johansens MICE Award.
Membership boost is a perfect present for training association’s 1st birthday
A specialist body that helps West Midlands companies access training solutions is celebrating its 1st birthday in style by announcing a major influx of new members.
New £4million project for budding entrepreneurs
Budding entrepreneurs in the West Midlands are to receive help getting their businesses off the ground through a £4 million project led by the University of Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Manufacturing SMEs predicting future growth
Manufacturing SMEs in the West Midlands are predicting an increase in sales over the next six months according to the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) Barometer.
Getting appy under the bonnet with Bournville College
If you’re one of those motorists who don’t know their crank sensor from their coil pack there’s a device that could help remove a fear of simple car fixes
Twenty jobs secured and 150 apprenticeships guaranteed
Twenty jobs have been secured and 150 apprenticeships guaranteed after a leading Birmingham training company won a major contract with the Skills Funding Agency.
Tammy likes her pickle in Harborne
Tammy Facey, in her very own unique style, brings us an insight into Pickles of Harborne
Cheesetastic launch for Flybe’s new service to Amsterdam
Leading regional airline welcomes high profile business leaders and award-winning cheese-makers for a taste of its brand new daily service between Birmingham and Schiphol airport.
Top conference facilities unveiled at St John’s Hotel Solihull
Conference goers at St John’s Hotel, Solihull, will benefit from the latest projection equipment, which has been installed in its premier conference venue as part of a complete refurbishment.
Manufacturers turn to ‘tool transfers’ to boost quality and secure long-term supply
Growing demand for tool transfers is helping a UK precision component manufacturer expand and take on more staff.
New Solihull hotel general manager has conferences in his sights
Establishing Solihull as the conference centre for the area will be the focus for Darren McGhee, the new general manager at St John’s Hotel in the town.
Midland Co-op doing well
Midlands Co-operative Society’s business performance has produced a robust performance in the first half of 2012, in spite of the lengthy economic downturn.