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Tuesday 28 July 2020

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Sustainable batteries developer secures £2m boost

A Birmingham-based developer of sustainable and reusable batteries has received a £2m equity investment from BGF and Mercia Asset Management.
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Business Matters: Help us put the Midlands at the forefront of the energy from waste industry

As the world's population rises, the demand for energy is also growing significantly. At the same time, the issue of managing the waste caused by the population increase urgently needs to be addressed. Professor Martin Freer, director of the Energy Research Accelerator, explores the issues and the possible solutions.
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Deals

Investment firm reduces stake in listed engineering group

An investment firm has reduced its stake in Walsall specialist castings and engineering group Chamberlin.
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Orbis Partners advises on £30m merger

Birmingham-based Orbis Partners has advised on a £30m merger backed by private equity firm LDC which created a next-generation cloud-centric managed services business.
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Dechra completes £104.7 portfolio buy

Veterinary pharmaceuticals business Dechra has completed a £104.7m deal for the worldwide rights to a product portfolio geared towards keeping dogs healthy.
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Business

Historic law society set for first Black president

The Birmingham Law Society will today swear-in its first-ever black president.
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Firm eyes growth in 2021 after Brexit and pandemic hit

A Birmingham company, which has worked with the likes of Crest Nicholson, Willmott Dixon and Persimmon Group, is targeting a return to growth in 2021 after being hit by Brexit uncertainty and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Half-year revenue drops 20 per cent at Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins' revenue dropped 20 per cent in the first six months of 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Law firm partner moves to counterpart

A Birmingham-based partner at Squire Patton Boggs has moved to take on the same role at gunnercooke.
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Greggs slips to £65m loss following pandemic impact

Greggs has slipped to a £65m pre-tax loss in its interim results after the Covid-19 outbreak forced the closure of its stores. However, the bakery giant said it was now "well prepared to deal with the challenges of social distancing".
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Business confidence rises across the Midlands

Business confidence in the Midlands rose in July but still remained in negative figures, according to Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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Plans for West Midlands National Park move forward

Plans to create a West Midlands National Park have taken a step forward after a new deal was agreed.
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Property

Plans for £25m surf park approved

Plans for a £25m surf park earmarked for a site to the east of Birmingham have been backed. 
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New Commonwealth Games venue revealed

The venue for the 3x3 basketball and beach volleyball during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been revealed.
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£56m railway station plans move forward

Plans for the £56m redevelopment of a major railway station in Birmingham have taken another step forward.
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Offices earmarked for apartments

Proposals have been submitted for a four-storey building in Birmingham to be converted into apartments.
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Major homes scheme tipped for bakery site

An application to transform the former site of a Co-op bakery into more than 150 homes has been submitted.
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Student plans for pub car park

The site of a former Birmingham pub's car park has been earmarked for a new student development.
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Manufacturing

Firm wins major lithium-ion batteries contract

The UK arm of a German company which can trace its roots back more than 90 years has signed a major new agreement to test, repair and replace lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles across the UK and Europe.
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Prominent hotel up for let

A prominent Coventry hotel built in the early 20th century has been put up for let.
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Office fit out firm makes new hire

An office fit out and refurbishment company has announced the appointment of a new business development manager.
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