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West Midlands Thursday 1 October 2020 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Green light tipped for 28-storey tower Plans for a 28-storey residential tower in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. If the go-ahead is granted next week, more than 150 apartments will be created. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the expert: 2021 and beyond - A wave of M&A litigation? Nick Wells, head of commercial dispute resolution at East Midlands law firm Flint Bishop and specialist in M&A transaction disputes, talks about the likely rise in litigation in 2021 following the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… Deals Mailbox owner to raise more than £60m The newly formed company which owns the Mailbox in Birmingham has announced plans to raise up to £62.5m. Read More… Rolls-Royce to raise billions to combat Covid impact Rolls-Royce has formerly outlined plans to raise in the region of billions of pounds after its finances were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… Approvals given for Police Mutual deal All required approvals have been given for Lichfield-headquartered Police Mutual Assurance Society to become part of Royal London. Read More… GardaWorld makes firm G4S offer GardaWorld has made a firm cash offer for G4S in a move that values the business at £2.97bn. G4S has rejected the approach, saying it "significantly undervalues the company and its prospects". Read More… Adviser named on drug firm’s MBO A Birmingham-based SME corporate finance advisory firm has worked on a deal which saw a co-founding shareholder exit their business in a management buyout. Read More… Business Unis seek £250m to create 7,000 green jobs An organisation backed by a number of Midlands universities has outlined plans to create almost 7,000 jobs and expand its research into greener energy. Read More… Halfords makes profits prediction after “continued momentum” Redditch-headquartered Halfords now expects its pre-tax profits for the first half of its current financial year to be in excess of £55m after "continued momentum" in cycling and motoring products and services. Read More… Chairman hails performance of listed lighting company The chairman of a Worcestershire-based lighting company has hailed its performance during its latest financial year which was impacted by Covid-19 in the final quarter. Read More… TUC general secretary joins bank’s board Birmingham-headquartered Unity Trust Bank has appointed the TUC general secretary to its board. Read More… New associate partner for Claritas Tax Claritas Tax has added a new associate partner to its Birmingham office. Read More… Jobs created as aircraft conversion project takes off A total of 60 jobs have been created in Birmingham to support the conversion of the UK's fleet of early warning aircraft. Read More… Morrisons creating 1,000 jobs to support Amazon partnership Supermarket giant Morrisons is creating more than 1,000 jobs across the UK as part of its partnership with Amazon. Read More… Property Vote set on Gun Quarter apartments scheme A vote on whether to allow the construction of more than 260 apartments in a Birmingham scheme which would rise to 23 storeys is set to be held next week. Read More… Second chance for historic family firm’s transformation plan A plan by a historic family business to transform its Birmingham headquarters to safeguard its long-term future has been recommended for approval for a second time. Read More… Midlands set for economic boom - developer The Midlands’ economy is "set to go off like a shaken can of coke and enjoy its best growth spurt in 200 years", according to one of the region’s best-known developers. Read More… Affordable homes set for old pub site The site of a derelict pub in Birmingham is set to be transformed into new affordable housing. Read More… Manufacturing investment to cause warehouse ripple effect - Savills For every £1bn of UK manufacturing investment, an additional 175,000 sq ft of warehouse space will be required, according to a new report from Savills. Read More… Funding boost secures firm’s new base The funding which helped a Sutton Coldfield-based facilities management and engineering company purchase a new commercial property has been revealed. Read More… Baird Group partners with Ted Baker and secures new Suit Direct sites Baird Group has secured three new stores for its Suit Direct brand and entered into a new partnership with Ted Baker. Read More… Manufacturing Michelin braced for lower results in 2020 The Stoke-on-Trent-based UK arm of tyre manufacturer Michelin's results for 2020 are expected to continue to fall after turnover slumped by more than £70m during its latest financial year. Read More… Second highest-ever turnover for historic group’s UK arm The UK arm of a historic Japanese manufacturer has reported its second highest-ever level of turnover for its latest financial year. Read More… Hydrogen-powered train starts mainline testing Derby-headquartered rail asset management company Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham have hailed the start of operational trials of Britain’s first hydrogen-powered train. Read More… Other News NEW Midlands Top 500 Companies Database - Preorder today and get the Early Bird Offer Member Exclusive News Blues name Cadbury owner as new partner Birmingham City FC have announced a partnership with Mondelēz International, owner of Cadbury. Read More… Digital media deal for Edgbaston Stadium A new digital media partnership has been announced by Edgbaston Stadium with Ola, the international ride-hailing app. 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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