Back-to-school clothing and computer sales gave the retail sector a boost last month, according to new figures, but experts warned anxiety over fierce Government spending cuts was still shaking consumer confidence.Read
A Royal Bank of Scotland processing centre in Telford is set to be axed after the back announced a cull of a further 3,500 jobs from its 160,000-strong workforce.Read
The Birmingham office of one of the so-called ‘big four’ professional services has highlighted the appointment of three new directors and 10 partners in the past year as the company posted encouraging annual results.Read
Automotive companies in the West Midlands looking to ‘green their supply chain’ are being urged to take part in a special event to be held in West Bromwich this month.Read
The Government’s proposals to reform the planning system would be bad news for the countryside and for the development of necessary local infrastructure according to an environmental pressure group.Read
A music firm started by two unemployed musicians has become a global hit with thousands of artists worldwide including legends like Prince and Suzi Quatro.Read
The old stomping ground of Sir Robert Peel has been transformed into a luxury hotel. Richard McComb takes a look behind the leaded windows of Hampton Manor, at Hampton-in-Arden.Read
A Birmingham automotive components supplier has seen a 22 per cent rise in turnover and an 11 per cent increase in staff – despite car sales remaining in the doldrums.Read
The region’s thriving manufacturers are set to offer thousands of jobs in coming years – but this success story could come crashing down due to a lack of skills.Read
Royal Bank of Scotland is axing a further 3,500 jobs under plans to more than halve the bank's administration centres across the UK, it has been announced.Read
A newly published report has lavished praise on the efficiency of Advantage West Midlands – despite the fact it is being abolished amid claims it is overly bureaucratic.Read
The West Midlands’ unique strength in industrial design – which ranges from luxury cars to world-class ceramics – should not be forgotten in the scramble to replace regional development agencies.Read
