Local News and Updates
- 22nd January 2026
Our Place Support is pleased to announce that its Advice Service has secured five years of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Reaching Communities programme, ensuring the long-term stability of a well-established service supporting residents across North Birmingham.
- 16th January 2026
Leading law firm Freeths has provided legal advice to Wattstor on a new debt financing of up to £50 million from Aldermore Bank to support the growth of its Price Protect project portfolio.
- 16th January 2026
The Midlands was the only English region to experience increases in permanent and temporary job placements during December, new data reveals.
- 16th January 2026
Previous winners of the Chamber’s SLTC Awards have described the positive the impact success has had on their business – ahead of the milestone 2026 event.
- 15th January 2026
Businesses across the region are being encouraged to play a more active role in shaping the future workforce, as national policy places renewed emphasis on high-quality work experience for young people.
- 13th January 2026
The Midlands was the only English region to experience increases in permanent and temporary job placements during December, new data reveals.
- 13th January 2026
Business owners are being invited to take part in a half-day planning workshop which will help entrepreneurs clarify their purpose and priorities.
- 13th January 2026
A new startup support initiative has been launched to help aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders across the region to turn ideas into viable businesses with confidence and clarity.
- 13th January 2026
Dr Ranjit Khutan (pictured with other Ambassadors at The Grand Theatre) to discuss championing community reach and engagement with the arts
- 13th January 2026
Professional services group Cooper Parry (CP) has made another acquisition – snapping up Wimbledon-based independent chartered financial planners, Gem & Co (Gem).