Monarch Aircraft Engineering reaches key milestone
The construction of its new 110,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art maintenance facility, at Birmingham Airport in the UK
New finance company provides firms with the key to unlocking potential
Company set up to help growing companies access financial support to fuel growth through expansion plans and business development
Educational event to help drive economic growth
A conference hosted by the University of Wolverhampton will aim to educate and provide support to entrepreneurs in the region to assist with economic regeneration.
The march of automated meter reading
One of the UK’s leading independent metering specialists has signed a new agreement that will help it enhance its automated meter reading (AMR) range.
Online success for Birmingham retailers
Online retailer WAE+ has unveiled sales figures for the first six months of its financial year, at £4.48 million, compared to previous six months at £1.4 million
Birmingham to Brighton and back in 35 years
Heritage Silverware has restored and returned a piece of dining room history to one of Britain’s most magnificent hotels.
Apprenticeship event nets gadgets for teens
Three teenagers got more than expert advice when they visited a Black Country Apprenticeship showcase
Two West Mids firms gain highest rank in Corporate Responsibility Index
Carillion and Jaguar Land Rover have been recognised with the highest ranking in Business in the Community’s annual benchmark of responsible business management
Give the dog a label and make it snappy
A Wombourne inventor is enjoying global success after creating a new animal innovation that could prevent over 1 million dog bites ever year.
Coventry PR firm beats off the London agencies
A Coventry PR firm has beaten off stiff competition from four London agencies to secure its biggest ever client win
Turkish Airlines increases flights from Birmingham
Turkish Airlines is increasing its daily flight programme from seven to ten flights each week from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul and beyond
Tamworth innovators getting to grips with generation
One of the biggest breakthroughs in controlling electricity distribution for decades is being developed in the heart of the West Midlands.
The Budget – March 2013
Here’s a round up of some reactions to today’s budget speech by George Osborne
De Vere Academy apprentices showcase Chinese cooking talent with Wing Wah
Chinatown curing skills gap with home-grown talent
Trailer Solutions booming for Bulwell
Bullwell Trailer Solutions has announced that profits have risen at the company for the fifth year in a row, with the past 12 months marking a record trading year
Hezza raises hopes for city funding
Today the Government has endorsed Lord Heseltine’s review “No Stone Unturned”, which recommends a single funding pot strategy for cities.
Hundreds of apprenticeships up for grabs at Walsall jobs road show
Hundreds of teenagers flocked to a Walsall careers roadshow where they got the chance to sign up for apprenticeships.
MP Hemming backs clean power law for green jobs
Birmingham Yardley MP John Hemming has pledged his support for renewable energy and green jobs across the West Midlands
Apprenticeships up for grabs at Wolverhampton jobs road show
Hundreds of teenagers flocked to a Wolverhampton careers roadshow where they got the chance to sign up for apprenticeships.
New live music venue launched in Birmingham
A new live music and special events venue is being launched in Birmingham aiming to bring big-name acts to the city and a broad mix of great entertainment
Growth on the agenda for West Midlands manufacturers in 2013
Figures released today show manufacturing SMEs in the West Midlands are optimistic for growth in 2013,
BHX welcomes Enterprise Zone announcement
Birmingham Airport has today welcomed The Chancellor’s announcement to give Birmingham’s economy a £2.8b annual boost
The economics of killing
Author Vijay Mehta, Chair of Uniting for Peace, is giving a talk on his book on 5th March 2013 at University of Warwick
Success measured in meters for Birmingham company
Birmingham-based independent metering specialist celebrates ‘big birthday’ in style announcing 25% growth, five new jobs and plans for a significant investment drive.
Birmingham company secures £250k grant to help unemployed teenagers
A leading Birmingham training company has secured a £250,000 grant to help unemployed teenagers get a foot on the jobs ladder.
Hundreds of apprenticeships up for grabs at jobs road show
Teenagers across the Black Country are being urged to visit a series of free road shows promoting apprenticeships where they can sign up for work with good quality training.
Councillors barred from preventing cuts claim Walsall Labour
Walsall’s Labour councillors have been told they cannot vote down over £13 million in cuts
10 point action plan for 2013
West Midlands manufacturers told to make 2013 a year of action, says MAS
Self-employed up 367,000 in four years
The number of workers who are self-employed in their main job rose 367,000 between 2008 – the start of the economic downturn – and 2012, a new report from ONS shows today.
Irish trip serves up a treat for Shannon
A Sedgley waitress is going back to her Irish family roots after serving an apprenticeship, which landed her on a cultural exchange programme.