Business News & Updates
Business confidence in the West Midlands fell 10 points during August to 47 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.
- 28th August 2026
Leading supplier of embroidered and printed workwear, MyWorkwear, has welcomed four new members to its team as the business continues to invest in its people and future growth during its 50th year.
- 28th August 2026
Businesses are being urged to step bravely forward to back a charity venture helping families care for children with disability or serious illness – by walking over burning wood.
Young professionals across the West Midlands are being invited to share their views on the opportunities and challenges presented by technology, artificial intelligence and the future of work.
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.
A female entrepreneur who is helping companies address mental health and wellbeing, a fledgling creative agency and a funder that has supported 1500 local companies have been named in the last cohort of Bostin’ businesses
EGYM Hussle is inviting HR professionals for an afternoon of inspiring talks and relaxed networking focused on building happier, more engaged teams.
The entrepreneur behind the transformation of Wolverhampton’s iconic Express & Star building has secured six-figure funding from four Midlands lenders to support the growth of his contracting business.
Midlands corporate finance firm Headpoint Advisors has completed the sale of Solihull-based industrial software specialist FLAGS Software to a US buyer.