Today's West Midlands business news from Insider |
Latest News | Aston Martin slumped to a pre-tax loss of almost £80m during the first half of its current financial year, new figures have revealed. Read More… |
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Thore Vestergaard, managing director of Commercial Cards, Allstar Business Solutions, discusses the pitfalls faced by businesses in the Midlands in managing travel expenses and sheds light on ways to streamline the process. Read More… |
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The total value of the deals completed in the Midlands 'declined considerably' over the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2018, new figures have revealed. However, the number of transactions remained relatively similar. Read More… |
Travis Perkins has confirmed plans to demerge its DIY chain Wickes. The listed company has also reported a rise in revenue and returned to profit during the first half of its financial year. Read More… |
A Walsall-based emergency lighting business, which recently marked 40 years in business, has secured almost £4m to support a further international expansion drive. Read More… |
The £265m takeover of Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG) has completed after the High Court sanctioned the deal. Read More… |
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Britain’s impending departure from the EU is transforming our international trading relationships, not only with Europe but the rest of the world. So what impact is this having on Midlands businesses on trade across the Channel and what other opportunities are opening up? Read More… |
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Half-year pre-tax profits have slumped by 61 per cent at Sutton Coldfield-based funeral director Dignity, new figures have revealed. Read More… |
Revenue almost topped £2bn at the business behind a Coventry-based company which was spun-out of the National Grid during its latest financial year. Read More… |
Pre-tax profits have almost halved at a Birmingham construction business while its turnover also fell during its latest financial year. However, the directors have said it has plans to increase its earnings to £75m. Read More… |
Retail giant Next has boosted its full-year sales and profits guidance after it reported better-than-expected performance over its latest quarter. Read More… |
Construction industry bosses are reorganising their workforces in preparation for a potential downturn, according to research by the Federation of Master Builders. Read More… |
Half-year revenues have dipped and pre-tax losses have widened to more than £850m at Intu after the shopping centre giant was hit by the increased level of administrations and CVAs across the retail sector. However, the company has drawn up a five-year strategy as it looks to make 'radical transformations'. Read More… |
Revenues have soared at DWF during what was a milestone year for the firm, as it became the largest listed full service legal business on the London Stock Exchange. Read More… |
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Plans for a 61-storey skyscraper, which would be the tallest building in Birmingham, have been revealed as part of a £150m scheme. Read More… |
Major redevelopment plans have been revealed for one of the West Midlands’ busiest railway stations. Read More… |
A building which provides accommodation for 105 students in Coventry has been sold in a multimillion-pound deal. Read More… |
A move to transform offices in Wolverhampton into 43 apartments has been approved. Read More… |
A family-owned brewery which was formed by a former Guinness brewer almost 35 years ago has completed a major expansion project and created five jobs. Read More… |
A £1m to build a major extension at a Stoke-on-Trent school is set to be completed by September. Read More… |
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British car manufacturing output fell by more than a fifth in the first half of 2019, with a 15.2 per cent decline in June, according to new figures. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | A Halesowen-based IT services and support provider has made four new appointments. Read More… |
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