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Thursday 14 October 2021

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TOP STORY

A Birmingham-based developer of sustainable battery technology has raised a further £2.5m to support its global growth plans.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Katherine Wright from Adamson Jones IP says it's not just about spending less, but about spending smarter. Some key points which may impact your budget throughout the patenting process are outlined below.
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DEALS

A Stratford-Upon-Avon-headquartered manufacturer of nursery baby products has undergone a management buyout (MBO) in a bid to support future growth.
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Birmingham-headquartered Regent Assay has advised Apiary Capital on its acquisition of a provider of virtual reality simulation training software.
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A multi-franchise dealership group, which has operations in the West Midlands, has been acquired in a £64.5m deal.
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NatWest has outlined plans for a £100bn funding effort as part of plans to help the UK economy transition to net-zero.
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International insurance broking group Howden has reached an agreement to acquire Aston Lark from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Bowmark Capital. The transaction marks Howden's largest acquisition to date and creates a business with more than 5,000 employees at 160 locations in the UK and Ireland.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Jason Rockett, managing director of Potter Space, outlines why the company is perfectly placed to meet your industrial property requirements in the Midlands.
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With many businesses in the Midlands and across the UK returning to the office and to mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October, BLAZE Birmingham's studio manager, Zoe Mead, shares member tips on how to build exercise routines into our new working patterns from the outset to ensure good mental health and productivity at work.
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PROPERTY

Colmore BID has set out a long-term plan for Birmingham's business district following a nine-month research study into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Strategic Land Group has sold a 16-acre site in Stoke-on-Trent in a deal that will create almost 200 homes as part of the second phase of a wider development.
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The process of appointing a contractor to construct an £8.1m technical centre as part of City of Wolverhampton Council's City Learning Quarter masterplan is set to start.
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Plans have been lodged for a major industrial development in a strategic employment area of Telford.
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A partnership is gearing up to provide almost 4,000 affordable properties across the Midlands and South West after being named as a key strategic partner for Homes England.
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An equity-focused funding programme geared towards mid-market and SME property developers and investors across the UK has been launched.
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BUSINESS

National Express has said that it expects to report profits in line with expectations after a strong third quarter. The business added that discussions are ongoing with regards to its potential all-share combination with Stagecoach.
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Motoring and cycling products group Halfords has appointed a new executive director and chief financial officer.
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Law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys has bolstered its senior team with two new partners as part of a wider round of promotions.
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Claritas Tax has strengthened Its team with five appointments across its Birmingham, Manchester and London offices.
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MANUFACTURING

General Electric has outlined plans for a £2.5m investment in Staffordshire in a bid to increase the diversity of young people entering engineering.
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Worcestershire-based carpet maker Victoria has said that it expects to report pre-tax profits ahead of consensus market expectations for its 2022 financial year.
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OTHER NEWS

 

MEMBER NEWS

 

A Shropshire organisation has been given the go ahead to create an administration and support service to help businesses post-Covid-19.
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Rugby-headquartered Cemex UK has sold a number of ready-mix concrete plants across Kent to Gallagher Group.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

SERVICES & GUIDES

 

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