Business News & Updates
Almost two-thirds of West Midlands businesses believe greater regional decision-making and devolution will improve economic opportunities in the region, according to Barclays’ Q2 Business Prosperity Index.
- 26th August 2026
Small business owners across the West Midlands are losing between 40 and 70 per cent of their working week to repetitive admin.
EGYM Hussle is inviting HR professionals for an afternoon of inspiring talks and relaxed networking focused on building happier, more engaged teams.
- 18th August 2026
Business consultancy Q Branch has launched a free live 60-minute online business planning masterclass to help founders and business owners escape reactive working, refocus their priorities and make the next quarter count.
- 18th August 2026
AI is helping West Midlands firms create new jobs and build the skills needed to stay competitive, according to research from the Lloyds Business Barometer.
- 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
Midlands based accountants Jerroms – part of Sumer Group - have joined forces with counterparts Philip Barnes to create a new strategic regional partnership.
Total private equity investment in the Midlands fell in the first half of this year, according to KPMG UK’s private equity pulse.
- 6th August 2026
The Glade Consulting Services team has welcomed Richard Russell as an ISO Consultant to support clients across the Midlands and Yorkshire.
Nearly nine in 10 (89 per cent) private business owners in the West Midlands are confident in delivering growth in the second half of 2026, according to KPMG.