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Anna Blackaby

Inviron acquired by Imtech in deal advised by Clearwater

Birmingham-based technical maintenance and management company Inviron has been acquired by Dutch firm Imtech.Read

Regional Growth Fund boss explains how to get a slice of the £2.5bn

As a £2.5 billion equity investment fund prepares to open its doors in Birmingham, Anna Blackaby speaks to the man at the helm about how West Midlands firms can get a share.Read

Wragge & Co secures court victory for Kingspan Group

The intellectual property team at Wragge & Co has secured a High Court victory for building firm Kingspan Group in a trademark and advertising dispute against Rockwool.Read

NFU launches West Midland horticulture report

A new study on horticulture in the West Midlands has been launched to boost business for the sector.Read

Eric Pickles praises Coventry and Warwickshire LEP

Eric Pickles has praised the “real progress” being made by the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership.Read

Eric Pickles praises Coventry and Warwickshire LEP

Eric Pickles has praised the “real progress” being made by the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership.Read

Big hitters revealed for Birmingham-based £2.5bn equity fund

Two big hitters from the worlds of business and finance have been selected to head the Birmingham-based £2.5 billion equity fund set up by the major banks.Read

MIRA aims to be European transport technology leader

Vehicle engineering and testing firm MIRA has announced plans to become the most advanced transport technology facility in Europe.Read

Clearwater advises on Ollie & Nic rescue deal

The consumer team at Midlands-based Clearwater Corporate Finance has advised the founders of accessories brand Ollie & Nic on a refinancing by a group of retail investors.Read

Big hitters revealed for Birmingham-based £2.5bn equity fund

Two big hitters from the worlds of business and finance have been selected to head the Birmingham-based £2.5 billion equity fund set up by the major banks.Read

NFU Conference: Farmers call for end to milk sale 'exploitation'

West Midland dairy farmers receiving less for their milk than it costs to produce have called on the Government to help ensure they get a fair deal.Read

Aldermore opens Colmore district office

Aldermore has opened the doors to its new offices at the heart of Birmingham’s Colmore Business District.Read

Hampson Industries closer to asset sale decision

Brierley Hill-based aerospace group Hampson Industries said it is progressing with its decision to sell off assets to bring down its debt levels.Read

Youngsters could add nearly £1m to Birmingham through enterprise scheme

Disadvantaged young people from Birmingham could add up to £920,000 to the city’s economy over the next three years, thanks to a new charity enterprise scheme.Read

Youngsters could add nearly £1m to Birmingham through enterprise scheme

Disadvantaged young people from Birmingham could add up to £920,000 to the city’s economy over the next three years, thanks to a new charity enterprise scheme.Read

New companies on show at Birmingham Science Park event

More than 200 members of the Midland business and academic community attended an event showcasing 36 new companies at Birmingham Science Park Aston.Read

Expert advice from Wing Yip director on where to begin in China

It’s not often that Shirley Bassey songs can be applied to the challenges facing West Midland firms in China, but Henry Yap manages to find a way.Read

Homer Creative boosts academy's marketing

Jewellery Quarter-based agency Homer Creative has taken inspiration from famous historical characters to create a website to help boost the brand of a new academy.Read

Pubs entrepreneur heads back to the city as countryside loses its appeal

Country pubs have lost their charm for hospitality entrepreneur Ross Sanders who is diverting £15 million away from the sector and towards acquiring town and city sites.Read

Skills shortage threatens to hit revival of manufacturing industry

Manufacturers in the West Midlands are back in business – but Anna Blackaby finds it’s proving tough to find the staff to support their resurgence.Read

Author Profile

Anna is the Finance Editor of the Mail's sister title, the Birmingham Post. For the Mail she reports on a wide range of business topics. She joined the business desk in May 2008 after a stint on a corporate finance magazine and freelancing. Before this she lived and worked in Italy as a teacher of English. On her return to the UK, she made use of her language skills to work as a translator and writer specialising in European business and green technology.