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British Airways agrees deal to buy BMI from Lufthansa

The owners of British Airways have announced a deal to buy ailing Midland airline BMI for £172.5 million amid fears that jobs will be lost following the acquisition.Read

San Carlo to open new bar restaurant in Birmingham city centre

The owners of Italian restaurant San Carlo are opening a new dining venture in Birmingham as part of wider plans to invest £2.5 million in the city. Read

Billionaire John Caudwell offers to save Wedgwood collection from sell-off

Members of the Wedgwood family have welcomed a pledge from billionaire John Caudwell to save an irreplaceable pottery collection from being lost to the region – but only if it remains in trust.Read

Belfry golf and leisure complex put up for sale

The world-famous Belfry hotel and golf resort is up for sale – despite a reported £105 million debt pile, it is claimed.Read

HMV Live sale to include the Institute venue in Digbeth and Global Gathering festival

Struggling retailer HMV is looking to sell its live music division as it bids to bolster its finances after it nearly doubled half-year losses.Read

Royal Mail workers walk out of Birmingham sorting office in pay row

Angry agency staff stormed out of the main Royal Mail sorting office in Birmingham in a dispute after their Christmas wages went unpaid.Read

Coventry and Warwickshire companies confident but cautious says Chamber

The economy in Coventry and Warwickshire will remain static going into 2012, according to a new survey.Read

MEBC award for SGH Martineau's construction boss

A partner in SGH Martineau’s construction team has picked up an award at the Midlands Environmental Business Company’s 20th anniversary business celebration dinner.Read

Interest rates could stay low for decades claims report

Interest rates could remain at a low level “for decades,” leaving savings trailing behind the cost of living, a major new report revealed.Read

Pensions reform legislation to go ahead

The Government is pressing ahead with legislation to enact its controversial public sector pension reform in the new year, even though an agreement has not been reached with unions to end the bitter dispute.Read

National Express in 'excellent shape', reports chief executive

The boss of Birmingham-based National Express said the transport group had finished the year in "excellent shape" as it reported sales growth across all its divisions.Read

Banks scrap fees for buying foreign money on debit card

Holidaymakers will no longer be charged for purchasing foreign currency with a debit card in the UK at five major banks, the consumer watchdog has announced.Read

Birmingham demolition firm announces expansion

A Birmingham demolition specialist to has created new jobs in the city with the launch of a new arm of the business.Read

43pc year-on-year rise in pre-Christmas visitors to Birmingham Bullring

Birmingham City Centre enjoyed a festive boost amid low levels of consumer spending, with a 43 per cent year-on-year rise in visitors to the Bullring.Read

DLA Piper advises 2 Sisters on acquisition of Brookes Avana

DLA Piper has advised 2 Sisters Food Group on its £30 million agreement to acquire the Brookes Avana businesses from Premier Foods.Read

Swedish car-maker Saab files for bankruptcy

Car-maker Saab has filed for bankruptcy, according to a Swedish court.Read

Birmingham Pride director Lawrence Barton buys gay club The Nightingale

Birmingham gay venue The Nightingale Club has been saved after a buyer emerged following its collapse.Read

Mary Portas review fails to tackle key retail issues, says GVA

“Queen of Shops” Mary Portas has failed to tackle some of the key issues affecting the viability of retailers in her review of British High Streets, according to a Birmingham property expert.Read

Week ahead: All eyes on HMV and National Express reports

Ailing retailer HMV will this week update the market on its battle for survival ahead of a make-or-break Christmas, while National Express will also reveal its latest revenues figures.Read

Chancellor to press on with banking reform despite economy fears

Chancellor George Osborne is set to push ahead with radical plans to shake up the banking industry despite fears they will harm the economy.Read