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West Midlands councils fear missing out on £185m EU development cash

The West Midlands risks losing up to £185 million in European funding earmarked to boost the economy and bring jobs to the region, councils have warned.Read

New Birmingham food hub planned for Harborne clock tower building

Birmingham’s burgeoning culinary reputation is set to be further enhanced after plans for a ‘foodie’ hub in the heart of one of the city’s smartest suburbs were unveiled. Birmingham’s burgeoning culinary reputation is set to be further enhanced after plans for a ‘foodie’ hub in the heart of one of the city’s smartest suburbs were unveiled. Read

Little Chef to close 67 roadside restaurants

Roadside restaurant chain Little Chef is to close 67 of its 161 sites in a move expected to lead to the loss of between 500 and 600 jobs.Read

Don't delay building HS2, warn West Midlands business leaders

Businesses welcomed the decision to press ahead with a new high speed rail line as “a fantastic day for the West Midlands” - but warned the Government must speed up plans to get the line built.Read

Number of permanent job placements by recruitment agences falls again

The number of people placed in permanent jobs by recruitment agencies fell for the third month in a row in December, according to a new report.Read

100 new Birmingham firms created through New Enterprise Allowance

Dozens of jobless people have been rescued from the dole queue after more than 100 new businesses were created in Birmingham at a rate of nearly four a week.Read

Hotel La Tour to open in Birmingham's Eastside in March

Birmingham's latest hotel is to open its doors in March, with the creation of 100 jobs.Read

Birmingham radio station BRMB to be renamed Free Radio Birmingham

A part of Birmingham’s history is set to vanish following a re-brand of city radio station BRMB after nearly 38 years.Read

Retail warning despite festive boom

Early discounting helped retailers enjoy their best trading for nearly a year in December but they have been warned that more pain lies ahead.Read

Public spending cuts cause more job losses for former MG Rover workers

Dozens of former MG Rover workers are being made redundant for the second or third time as council cutbacks take their toll on the Northfield area, it has emerged.Read

Business leaders warn against increasing interest rates

Business leaders in the West Midands are calling for interest rates to remain at historic lows as economic conditions in the region remain tough.Read

Housing association Midland Heart appoints new chief executive

The UK’s largest housing association Midland Heart has announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer.Read

HMV upbeat despite drop in Christmas sales

Entertainment group HMV insisted it still has a future - despite reporting a further drop in sales in the run-up to Christmas.Read

Administrations in retail rise 11% compared to 2010

The total number of retailers in England and Wales falling into administration in 2011 increased by 11 per cent last year, according to new research.Read

Manufacturers invited to joint MAS/LEP event

The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is teaming up with the Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP to provide an insight into manufacturing support and future opportunities in the region.Read

Solar power companies dismayed by cut to subsidies

Directors of companies in the West Midlands’ growing solar industry say the sector faces months of “paralysis” after the Government’s rush to cut subsidies was deemed to be flawed.Read

Vote in the BOBS - the Best of Broad Street Awards

An annual awards ceremony celebrating Birmingham’s Golden Mile is back.Read

Staff in the West Midlands 'worked 91,000 hours unpaid last year'

Employees in the West Midlands worked more than 91,000 hours of unpaid overtime last year, according to new research.Read

Business and union leaders call for HS2 plans to go-ahead

Business leaders, union bosses and economists are urging the Government to press ahead with plans for a high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham.Read

Playing the Blues could keep FA Cup minnows Tamworth out of the red

Ahead of one of Tamworth FC's biggest ever matches – both in terms of prestige and income – Graeme Brown talks to club chairman Bob Andrews about the pursuit of a profit in the modern game. Read