Today's West Midlands business news from Insider |
  View this email online Please add [email protected] to your address book  
 
 
West Midlands
Tuesday 26 May 2020

Latest News

Top Story

Profit and revenue climbs at resilient Insider

A strong performance across its three divisions helped Insider Media drive up revenue and profits in its latest financial year with the company hailing its strong cash reserves as the UK faces up to the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More…
Insider Feature
Feature 1

Business Matters: Coronavirus, Innovation and Intellectual Property - Lessons learned from the financial crash

Philip Cupitt, partner at Marks & Clerk, looks at the lessons learnt from the financial crash.
Read More…
Deals

Brewing giants form JV partnership

Brewing giants Marston's and Carlsberg UK have formed a joint venture to create a brand-led UK brewer of scale.
Read More…

Carluccio’s rescue deal agreed

Restaurant chain Carluccio's has been acquired out of administration in a deal which will save 30 branches and 800 jobs. However, more than 1,000 workers face redundancy.
Read More…

Mint Bridging releases loan products

Short-term property finance specialist Mint Bridging has released two products for the building development market as it looks to help businesses amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Read More…

Revolution extends debt facilities through emergency loan scheme

Revolution Bars Group has extended its debt facilities in a move the board believes will help provide sufficient liquidity for the foreseeable future.
Read More…
Insider Feature
Feature 2

Ask the expert: Brexit is just over the horizon – Are you ready?

Terri Bruce, director of indirect tax for SMEs and not for profits at Dains, looks at the effect of Brexit on businesses.
Read More…
Business

Gateley’s revenue grows further past £100m

Commercial law firm Gateley's revenue increased further past the £100m mark during its latest financial year.
Read More…

Chairman of venture capital firm steps down

The chairman of Birmingham-headquartered venture capital firm Midven has stepped down.
Read More…

PM sets out timeline for retail reopening

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out a timeline of lockdown easing measures for the retail sector, with car showrooms and outdoor markets to open from 1 June.
Read More…

Chamber names new junior vice-president

 A new junior vice-president of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce has been appointed.
Read More…

Commonwealth Jobs and Skills Academy to be launched

A Commonwealth Jobs and Skills Academy is to be launched by the West Midlands Combined Authority and its partners.
Read More…

Business and corporate lawyer joins Excello Law

A business and corporate lawyer has joined Excello Law to support its Birmingham, Liverpool and Chester offices.
Read More…
Insider Feature
Feature 3

Ask the expert: Which hand sanitiser?

Andrew Howell, MD of BCB International Ltd, says we now know that hand sanitisers are one of the vital defences in our armoury in the fight against Coronavirus; part of the new “norm” for the future. However, even among professionals, there is much confusion over what hand sanitiser to use. Not all are equal to the job in hand.
Read More…
Property

Deal expected for 500-home site

A deal is expected to be signed off for a site earmarked for almost 500 homes in Coventry next week.
Read More…

Major motorway junction works approved

Improvements are set to be made to junction six of the M42 to allow better movement of traffic on and off the A45, supporting access to Birmingham Airport and preparing capacity for the new HS2 station.
Read More…

Phase one of city’s new railway station opened

The first phase of Wolverhampton's new railway station has opened to the public.
Read More…

Grand Union Housing Group agrees £237m in new funding

Grand Union Housing has agreed new funding deals totaling £237m, paving the way for the development of 1,900 new homes.
Read More…

Profits up at Hunters despite tenant fee ban

Listed estate agency business Hunters Property has reported a increase in pre-tax profit in it full-year results despite the impact of the ban on tenant fees.
Read More…
Manufacturing

Aston Martin CEO leaves as successor named

The chief executive of Aston Martin has stepped down and his successor named.
Read More…

JLR seeking massive pandemic loan - reports

Jaguar Land Rover is seeking a government loan of more than £1bn to help it through the Covid-19 crisis, according to reports.
Read More…

Boeing contract to create more than 100 jobs

More than 100 highly skilled jobs are set to be created in Birmingham after Boeing awarded a contract to convert aircraft for the RAF.
Read More…

JCB starts to sell online for the first time

JCB as started to sell machines online for the first time in its history.
Read More…

Other News

Midlands Top 500 Companies List - contact 1000s of the region’s top decision makers by phone or email

Member Exclusive News

Principle handed contract for luxury apartments

A residential developer has asked Birmingham-based Principle Estate Management to look after luxury apartments in Solihull.
Read More…

Fast & Furious game launch date revealed

Warwickshire-headquartered games developer Codemasters has announced its delayed Fast & Furious tie-in title will be launched during the three months to the end of September.
Read More…

Upcoming Events

3 Sep

Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2020

10 Sep

East Midlands Property Dinner 2020

17 Sep

Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2020

8 Oct

Insider East Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2020

12 Nov

Insider West Midlands Property Awards 2020

Services & Guides

Corporate Finance Directory

Corporate Finance Directory

Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business.
Read More…
Best Places to Meet

Best Places to Meet

The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings.
Read More…
Best Places to Stay

Best Places to Stay

The region's top hotels and accommodation.
Read More…
Send a Story    Subscribe    Membership    Advertise    Contact
Tw    in    Fb
You are receiving this email because you subscribed on our website.

Unsubscribe | Email Preferences
Newsco Insider Limited
Boulton House, 17-21 Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3HY
Registered in England and Wales: 02709518
© Newsco Insider Limited | T&C | Privacy Policy