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West Midlands Monday 28 February 2022

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TOP STORY Pork producer hails team after challenging year A historic family-run meat processor has hailed its team for their performance during a financial year impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: The Midlands Engine is Levelling Up and building back stronger Grant Peggie, director Venture Capital Solutions, British Business Bank, says from local manufacturers to innovative tech start-ups, small businesses are the foundation of the Midlands’ economy and its future growth. Read More

DEALS Funding raised to support pharmaceutical acquisition Summerway Capital has conditionally raised £8.5m through a placing to support the acquisition of a major pharmaceutical company. Read More British Business Bank hails MEIF after it backs IoT specialist The British Business Bank has hailed its Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) after it backed an IoT specialist which works with the likes of HS2. Read More Shaken Udder backed by LDC Shaken Udder, the husband-and-wife founded premium milkshake company that supplies major UK supermarkets, has secured a minority investment mid-market private equity from LDC to support the next stage of its growth. Read More £965m Clipper takeover offer recommended to shareholders A takeover offer for Clipper Logistics which values the efulfilment, fashion and high-value logistics specialist at £965m has been recommended to shareholders. Read More Tradeplus24 enters UK market with £30m debt facility SME lending fintech Tradeplus24 is launching into the UK with the close of a £30m debt facility provided by Partners for Growth (PFG). Read More

PROPERTY Approval tipped for residential scheme on office site A residential scheme earmarked for the site of a Solihull office building has been recommended for approval ahead of a planning committee meeting later this week. Read More Additional funding secured for brownfield land redevelopment An additional £17m has been secured to support the redevelopment of derelict and underused sites to create new homes in the West Midlands. Read More Extra care apartments move forward Proposals for almost 60 extra care apartments on the site of a vacant public house in Sutton Coldfield have been voted through. Read More Progress being made on creative industries hub Progress is being made on a hub for the creative industries which is set to open in Birmingham later this year. Read More Worcester care home plans deferred An application proposing the construction of a care home on former parkland in Worcester has been deferred. Read More Pair of appointments at Rhino Interiors Commercial fit-out specialist Rhino Interiors has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of two directors. Read More

BUSINESS February growth for Midlands business confidence Business confidence grew across the Midlands during February, according to new figures. Read More Jobs created with new Leamington steakhouse Jobs have been created with the opening of steak restaurant in Leamington Spa following a £500,000 investment. Read More Raft of promotions at CPW M&E consultancy CPW has appointed a new director as part of a series of promotions at the firm. Read More

MANUFACTURING Slow start for UK car production UK car production dropped by more than 20 per cent during January, according to the latest figures. Read More

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MEMBER NEWS Grant scheme closes after supporting more than 50 organisations A grant scheme designed to support organisations in becoming more sustainable has closed after supporting more than 50 organisations. Read More Colmore Capital expands team Real estate investment firm Colmore Capital has expanded its team with a fresh appointment. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS 2 Mar Midlands Health Sector: The Investment Opportunities 31 Mar Insider Breakfast: Lincolnshire Economic Forum 2022 19 May Insider East Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2022 26 May Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2022 23 Jun Insider Midlands Residential Property Awards 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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