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West Midlands Monday 25 April 2022

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TOP STORY Plans for historic site set for approval Plans for the redevelopment and refurbishment of a historic Birmingham property, which started life in the late 1800s as a vegetarian restaurant and hotel and is said to have once hosted Indian independence campaigner Mahatmah Gandhi, have been recommended for approval. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: The benefits of thinking out loud Liz Whitfield from Growth Plans looks at the benefits of thinking out loud. Read More

DEALS Property networking firm bought by US-listed group A Birmingham-based property networking business has been bought by US-listed Genius Group. Read More Richardson family makes US automated car wash investment The Richardson family business has invested in GO Car Wash Group, an automated car wash operator in the US. Read More BFS and Azets in strategic partnership to boost funding for SMEs Independent invoice financier Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has struck a strategic partnership with accountancy and specialist SME business advisory firm Azets to provide whole-turnover invoice finance facilities. Read More McColl’s in talks over financing to address short-term funding issues McColl's Retail Group is in talks over financing that would resolve short-term funding issues and create a stable platform for the convenience retail business. Read More

PROPERTY Refusal recommended for Edgbaston tower scheme Plans for a £40m student accomodation scheme in Edgbaston centred around a 26-storey tower have been recommended for refusal. Read More Mixed-use Coventry scheme sold for £7m A mixed-leisure and logistics site in Coventry has been sold for £7m. Read More Newton LDP secures portfolio deal Land, development and property agency Newton LDP has expanded its operations by winning the management contract of a rural, commercial and residential portfolio. Read More

BUSINESS Partner appointed to lead EY’s Midlands M&A advisory team EY has appointed a partner to lead the firm's Midlands-based mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory team. Read More Firstsource commits to UK investment and job creation Business process management services provider Firstsource Solutions has unveiled plans to create about 1,000 jobs over the next 12 months across South Wales, the Midlands and cities in the Northern Powerhouse. Read More

MANUFACTURING Job-creating investment lined up for Norton Motorcycles TVS Motor Company has announced an investment of £100mi in Norton Motorcycles, the iconic sporting motorcycle brand, which was acquired in April 2020. Read More

OTHER NEWS NEW 2022 Midlands Top 500 Companies Database - contact thousands of the senior decision makers Midlands Top 300 SME companies data - contact top decision makers

MEMBER NEWS New sustainability strategy launched by Aston Martin Luxury automotive business Aston Martin has unveiled a new sustainability strategy, Racing.Green. Read More Historic Birmingham pub comes to market A Victorian pub in Birmingham city centre has been brought to market with a guide price of more than £650,000. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS 19 May Insider East Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2022 24 May Midlands Residential Property Breakfast 2022 26 May Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2022 23 Jun Insider Midlands Residential Property Awards 2022 8 Sep East Midlands Property Dinner 2022

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

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