Business News & Updates
- 6th November 2025
The Dains Group has announced its acquisition of GHE, a consultancy specialising in securing grant funding for research and innovation projects.
- 4th November 2025
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal joined students and staff at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College on day four of a project dedicated to entrepreneurship and business innovation.
A leading independent retailers association has welcomed Amazon's call for urgent reform to tackle widespread VAT fraud by overseas sellers and is urging the Government to go further by closing the £135 duty-free loophole
- 31st October 2025
The West Midlands had the joint-highest business confidence of any UK nation or region in October, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.
- 31st October 2025
The West Midlands had the joint-highest business confidence of any UK nation or region in October, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.
- 30th October 2025
If you work for yourself and you’re staring down the barrel of an upcoming tax return, you’ve probably asked yourself: “What expenses can I claim as self-employed?” It’s a smart question – and one that can save you a significant chunk of money.
- 30th October 2025
The award-winning manager of a leading Shropshire garden centre is advising gardeners to plant trees and shrubs this autumn rather than wait until the spring.
- 29th October 2025
Sterling Ventures UK, a family-run wholesale and distribution hub since 2010, will open a new premises later this year - creating 20 new jobs and increasing its capacity to serve hospitality and retail customers nationwide.
- 28th October 2025
The festive season in Sutton Coldfield wouldn’t be complete without a sea of Santas taking over Sutton Park for one of the area’s most heart-warming events — the SE Fitness Santa Run 2025!
Taking place at Town Gate, Sutton Park, this fun-filled event isn’t just about festive cheer and fancy dress. It’s about community spirit, charity, and local businesses coming together to make a difference.
- 27th October 2025
A new creative hub for businesses, founders and creators has launched in the Midlands.