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Friday 24 July 2020

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Designs for Birmingham International Station project revealed

Designs showcasing the planned transformation of Birmingham International Station ahead of HS2’s arrival have been revealed.
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Business Matters: Redundancy and Covid-19 - five pitfalls to avoid

Lucy Twomey, HR and legal adviser at Make UK, says as businesses consider how to survive the economic impact of Covid-19, the stark reality is that, for many, redundancies are now unavoidable. Managing a redundancy procedure can be challenging in normal circumstances but Covid-19 has added new complexity.
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Most active Midlands advisers so far in 2020 revealed

The most active financial and legal advisers in the Midlands during the first half of 2020 have been revealed.
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Acquisitive apparel company buys organic baby clothes brand

A Wolverhampton-based apparel personalisation business, which works with the likes of Nike, Adidas and Tesco, has acquired an organic baby clothes brand in Kent.
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Completion delay for brewery giant’s joint venture

The completion of a joint venture deal between brewing giants Marston's and Carlsberg UK is expected to be delayed until the fourth quarter.
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Scaffolding contractor secures six-figure support

A Redditch-based scaffolding contractor has secured a funding boost to support its cash flow after building sites across the UK closed due to the coronavirus.
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Business Matters: How will your SME accelerate its recovery and growth after lockdown?

Andy Moss from The FSE Group says as we slowly and cautiously ease out of lockdown and start to adjust to the "new normal", and what that looks like, The FSE Group is keen to ensure that Midlands based SMEs are aware of the funding options available to them, in order to support them during these uncertain times and to assist them in accelerating their growth post lockdown.
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Business

Games developer more than doubles pre-tax profits

A games developer headquartered in Walsall more than doubled its pre-tax profits during the company's latest financial year.
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DPD smashes zero emission fleet vehicles target

Queen's Award-winning parcel delivery giant DPD has smashed its own 2020 target for 10 per cent of its van fleet to be zero emission, electric vehicles, five months ahead of schedule. 
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New Belfast route from Birmingham Airport announced

A new route from Birmingham Airport to Belfast City Airport is to start in September.
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Property

University’s plans to create landmark scheme tipped for go-ahead

Coventry University's plans to create a landmark new building in the city centre as part of plans to redevelop the site of former council offices have been recommended for approval.
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Listed law firm to relocate Birmingham base

Listed law firm Knights has announced plans to relocate its Birmingham operations to newly built office space.
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University set for £5m campus expansion

Birmingham City University has acquired a new building for a £5m campus extension.
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Approval expected for Longridge Town Centre plans

More than 50 apartments could be created at St Modwen's 'Longridge Town Centre' development after the plans were recommended for approval.
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Revised power station plans backed

Revised plans to create up to 2,300 homes and new jobs on the site of a former power station in Staffordshire have been voted through.
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MoD base tipped for new homes

Land currently occupied by the Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) property arm has been earmarked to be knocked down and transformed into 135 new homes.
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Developer’s directors “pleased with financial strength”

The directors of a property company owned by the Richardson family have said they are "pleased with the financial strength" of the group and are "satisfied" that it is well positioned for future growth.
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Manufacturing

Queen’s Award winner eyeing Covid-19 vaccine boost

A Queen's Award-winning Staffordshire company which makes protein, virus and DNA-based pharmaceuticals has said its involvement in a Covid-19 vaccine project "will deliver significant financial benefits" over the remainder of 2020.
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Profits surge at electric equipment giant’s UK arm

Pre-tax profits surged at the UK arm of a French electric equipment giant during its latest financial year.
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Factory closes after Covid-19 outbreak

A factory in Sandwell has decided to close after more than a third of its workforce tested positive for Covid-19.
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Manufacturing exports fall at record rate - Lloyds

UK manufacturing exports fell sharply during Q2, according to the latest data, with the speed of the decline being the fastest since data collection began in 1996.
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Quorn Foods ups capacity as turnover nears £230m

Turnover has grow to almost £230m in the latest accounts for Quorn Foods, with investment made to increase capacity to meet growing demand.
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City of Culture gets £1m boost

The London 2012 legacy fund has awarded a £1m grant to Coventry City of Culture Trust.
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RAC wins Isuzu Truck contract

RAC has secured a contract to become Isuzu Truck UK’s roadside assistance and contact centre partner.
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