Business News & Updates
- 13th August 2026
Running costs are an increasing concern for small businesses owners looking to the financial year ahead, according to new research, with 79 per cent owners polled saying they are worried about how they will manage their business’s overheads
Serco's Dragons' Den initiative is helping young people across the Black Country turn business ideas into reality through funding and expert support.
- 6th August 2026
The Glade Consulting Services team has welcomed Richard Russell as an ISO Consultant to support clients across the Midlands and Yorkshire.
- 5th August 2026
Recycling specialists SUEZ has earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, ranking it among the top one per cent of over 100,000 companies worldwide for sustainability.
Energy prices rose sharply in late July as geopolitical tensions, European gas storage concerns and global competition pushed markets higher. UK supply remained stable, but business contracts were affected.
One of the UK’s leading Microsoft Cloud and cyber security experts has been named Intercity’s new Chief Technology Officer.
- 27th July 2026
Logistics and delivery business Universal Courier Logistical Services has opened a new head office in Wolverhampton, with funding support from Lloyds.
July’s energy market showed some short-term easing, but business prices remain shaped by future supply, usage, contract length and global uncertainty. Businesses should review bills, usage and renewal dates early
A Black Country fashion designer is calling on local businesses, organisations and individuals to help inspire the next generation of creative talent by supporting the launch of Young Makers' Sewing Club (YMSC).
JJX Logistics is proud to announce that it has been awarded Authorised Economic Operator (AEO(F)) status by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), marking another significant milestone in the company