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Green light call for controversial plans

Two controversial planning applications including 87,300 sq ft of proposed offices, houses and takeaways and 492-bed student accommodation are being recommended for approval. Birmingham City Council's planning officers have called for the plans to pass despite objections from West Midlands Police and the Regulatory Services. READ MORE...

Deals

Cable unveils £20m skills funding pledge

Industries including nuclear manufacturing and healthcare are set to receive a £20m government funding boost. Read More...

Wrekin Circuits in investment drive

Manufacturer Wrekin Circuits, based in Shropshire, has invested more than £470,000 on expanding its factory and machinery. Read More...

Property

Wolverhampton "supermarket war" nears endgame

More than 2,000 jobs could be created if Wolverhampton City Council's planning committee rules that three rival supermarkets should be allowed to be built near each other. Read More...

Duo move into Hortonwood

Two deals have been secured at Telford's Hortonwood Industrial Estate, including a letting of 72,245 sq ft to logistics company Amco Services (International). Read More...

Business

Deloitte welcomes 'record' graduate numbers

Sixty graduates have started work at accountancy firm Deloitte's Birmingham office. Read More...

Mask-arade to return to the Den

Southam-based Mask-arade is set to make its second appearance on BBC1 show Dragons' Den next week. Read More...

Something for the weekend

This week: Foot off; Step back in time and Fancy pieces Read More...

Errington takes on ART role

The Institute of Directors' National Director of the Year has been elected to chair Aston Reinvestment Trust (ART). Read More...

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