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West Midlands Monday 14 December 2020 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story EA bid values Codemasters at £945m Electronics Arts (EA) has submitted a bid for Codemasters, one of the oldest names in Britain's video game industry, which values the listed company at £945m. As a result, the business has withdrawn its recommendation for a bid from US-based Take-Two Interactive. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: The power of peer-to-peer support and how Peer Networks can help SMEs thrive When it comes to talking through the challenges you face in business, working with like-minded business leaders can be an effective way to share knowledge and find solutions. Read More… Deals New grant scheme worth almost £1m announced A new grant scheme worth almost £1m to help hospitality and leisure sector businesses in Solihull has been announced. Read More… Telecoms merger referred for in-depth investigation The Competion and Markets Authoirity has referred the proposed merger of Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile with O2 for an in-depth phase two investigation. Read More… YFM VCTs to launch top-up offers Two of YFM Equity Partners' advised venture capital trusts (VCTs) are set to launch top-up fundraisings in the new year. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: Not just an isolated success – how to lead a business from surviving to thriving in a pandemic Dr Koushik Das Sarma, programme facilitator for the Small Business Leadership Programme at the University of Derby, explores how SME leaders are coping with the effects of the virus on business and the vital support needed to help them get ahead of Covid-19 and ahead of the curve. Read More… Business Dignity reveals board shake up Sutton Coldfield-headquartered funerals giant Dignity has announced a series of board changes including the resignation of its finance director. Read More… Impact of business support initiative hailed SME business owners have hailed the support they have received from a government-backed initiative designed to help them tackle challenges and seize opportunities. Read More… Senior hires for Knight Frank Global property consultancy Knight Frank has made two senior appointments in Birmingham. Read More… Property “Very attractive” case put forward by West Midlands - housing minister The West Midlands has made a "very attractive" case for another multimillion-pound government funding package to help build more homes, housing minister Christopher Pincher has told Insider. Read More… Plans in for £210m life sciences campus A formal planning application has been submitted to develop a £210m life sciences campus in Birmingham, which could create 10,000 jobs. Read More… Go-ahead tipped for up to 260 new apartments Plans to construct up to 260 new apartments in Birmingham have been tipped for approval. Read More… Permission granted for £17.5m National Brownfield Institute Permission has been granted for a new £17.5m National Brownfield Institute in Wolverhampton. Read More… Developer sells warehouse/logistics park for £78m A West Midlands developer has sold a warehouse/logistics park for £78m. Read More… Hotel extension recommended for green light A four-storey extension for a Birmingham hotel has been recommended for approval. Read More… Affordable homes scheme set for backing Proposals for 36 new affordable homes in Birmingham are expected to be voted through next week. Read More… Homes approved for old business centre site Almost 80 new homes are to be constructed on the site of a Worcestershire business centre after permission was granted. Read More… Manufacturing Manufacturers ‘can make big gains from small investments’ Manufacturers need to shed their concerns about investing in innovation and technology if they are to grow and change, according to experts. Read More… Senior communications hire for Aston Martin F1 A former magazine editor and communications director for McLaren is to join the new Aston Martin F1 team next year. Read More… Cold-forging manufacturer grows results despite pandemic hit One of the last cold-forging manufacturers of male threaded fasteners in the UK increased its turnover and pre-tax profits during its latest financial year which was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… Other News NEW Midlands Top 500 Companies Database - contact thousands of the senior decision makers Member Exclusive News Historic property management company contract awarded Birmingham-headquartered MetroPM has been appointed to manage a grade II-listed, 19th century country house which is now converted into 16 apartments and homes. Read More… Wasps renew deal with civil and structural engineering consultancy Coventry-based Premiership rugby club Wasps have extended their partnership with a Birmingham civil and structural engineering consultancy. Read More… Services & Guides Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More… Best Places to Meet The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings. Read More… Best Places to Stay The region's top hotels and accommodation. Read More… Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact

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