Latest News | Worcestershire-headquartered historic carpets maker Victoria has completed a trio of acquisitions near its Italian operations as the listed business eyes further growth.
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Helen Lau is associate director for Knowledge Exchange at Coventry University and has more than 15 years of commercial experience, including developing the role that universities play in helping SMEs to develop and grow. In this blog, Helen outlines why collaborative partnerships are important now more than ever for SMEs, whilst also showcasing the impact that Coventry University is already having for some areas of business.
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A Burton-on-Trent-based locomotive manufacturer has secured an eight-figure underwriting facility from HSBC UK to facilitate the build of 14 hybrid locomotives.
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A Solihull-based delivery platform has closed its crowdfunding campaign after raising almost £250,000.
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Clearwater International and Provantage Corporate Finance has advised on Horizon Capital's £40m investment in IT managed services firm Modern Networks.
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UK digital bank Starling has secured a £50m investment by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity to support its growth plans.
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the £6.8bn acquisition of Asda by a consortium including the owners of Euro Garages and private equity firm TDR Capital may lead to higher petrol prices.
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The pandemic has accelerated a growing trend within manufacturing to adopt digital technology and start adopting processes such as Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things and Big Data.
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The West Midlands has been appointed to the FinTech National Network, which aims to connect FinTech hubs and support nationwide financial innovation.
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Staffordshire-based Acacia Training has experienced a surge in demand for apprentices during the first quarter of 2021, according to new figures.
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The Premier League's 'big six' have all withdrawn from plans to join the European Super League, with the heavily criticised venture now on the cusp of collapse.
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The number of UK sectors reporting output growth grew to a six-month high in March, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker.
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Proposals to build 1,100 homes in Telford to create a new neighbourhood have been given the go-ahead.
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Bloor Homes has acquired the 83-acre site of a former golf club to pave the way for a development of more than 700 homes.
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Specialist recruiter Gi Group UK has opened a flagship branch in Birmingham to spearhead its Midlands operations.
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A former professional rugby player has expanded his Midlands-based specialty coffee shop with the opening of a third outlet, with support provided by Thursfields Solicitors.
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WSP, an engineering professional services consultancy, has been appointed by Coventry City Council to undertake the multidisciplinary development of the city’s Very Light Rail (VLR) project.
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Member Exclusive News | The Institute of Directors is seeking a new chair to represent Worcester and the Marches.
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Birmingham-headquartered National Express has appointed a new non-executive director.
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