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Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group calls for business support revolution

A programme of sweeping changes aimed at revitalising businesses locally and nationally has been unveiled by Birmingham Chamber Group.Read

West Midlands employers positive about future jobs market

West Midlands employers continue to take a positive outlook on the jobs market – with growth in the professional services market particularly strong – according to a new survey.Read

£40m West Coast mainline deal is 'largest ever' for Voith Industrial Services

Transport firm Voith Industrial Services are bang on track after securing a £40 million five-year contract with the UK rail industry.Read

Charter flights from Birmingham to Malta return

Charter flights from Birmingham Airport to Malta are to return this summer.Read

Birmingham hair loss company hits £2m turnover with 14 clinics worldwide

A global company founded in Birmingham which provides hair loss treatment has hit £2 million turnover with 14 clinics worldwide.Read

Work underway on Accord Group's first factory homes at Darlaston development

Accord Group has delivered the first of its pioneering eco-friendly timber homes that form part of a £10 million housing development in Walsall.Read

Population growth 'will boost construction sector'

Birmingham is a 'shining beacon' for the UK construction sector with an array of new projects pumping vital new life into the city economy, says council leader Sir Albert Bore.Read

Farm firm moves into snacking business

A Midland business, which is enjoying rapid growth on the back of surging demand for sweet potatoes, has made its first foray into the savoury snack market.Read

Sainsbury's accused of leaving Solihull village looking like a 'war zone'

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has come under fire for turning a Solihull village into “a war zone” – despite the fact the firm’s chief executive Justin King actually grew up there.Read

Motorsport leisure firms claim council is trying to force them off Wheels Park

Motorsport and bike racing firms say they are worried they could be forced off their home after council officials questioned its future.Read

John Lewis and Waitrose staff handed 17% annual bonus

John Lewis and Waitrose staff will receive bonuses worth 17% of salary after the group shrugged off tough high street conditions to report a 15.8% surge in annual profits.Read

Losses slashed at Aston Villa despite £6m hit from Alex McLeish tenure

Aston Villa have slashed losses by a massive £36.2 million – despite Alex McLeish’s troubled tenure as manager setting the club back almost £6 million.Read

Population growth ‘will boost Midlands construction sector’

Birmingham is a ‘shining beacon’ for the UK construction sector with an array of new projects pumping vital new life into the city economy, says council leader Sir Albert Bore.Read

RBS chairman: Too few firms want to borrow

The chairman of RBS has claimed that not enough firms are seeking out loans from the partly state-owned bankRead

270 Midland jobs saved in Dreams furniture retailer rescue deal

More than 270 West Midland jobs have been saved in a rescue deal following the nationwide collapse of furniture retailer Dreams.Read

Geneva debut for Midland marques

A host of new car models and technology dreamed up by Midland engineers has gone on show at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.Read

Tata still ‘loyal to UK’ despite Indian production rumours

A senior Tata Motors adviser has warned against questioning the firm’s loyalty to UK manufacturing after reports claimed it was “actively exploring the possibility” of building cars from scratch in India.Read

No-win-no-fee lawyers 'behind safety headaches for firms'

A ‘fear factor’ centred around no win, no fee lawyers and poor advice from consultants is landing firms with unnecessary headaches, says one of the UK’s top health and safety officials.Read

Former manager accused of hijacking recruitment firm's Facebook page

A former senior manager at a staff recruitment agency in the West Midlands has been accused at the High Court of a “brazen hijack” of his old employer’s Facebook site.Read

Forklift truck-maker Translift Bendi expands Midland plant

Forklift truck-maker Translift Bendi has announced a major £359,000 expansion of its headquarters in Redditch.Read