TV chef "exploring" expansion options

The Birmingham restaurateur behind the city centre's Lasan eatery has revealed his growth strategy to Insider on the back of his latest TV appearance. Aktar Islam, who appeared on the BBC's Great British Menu series, said he was "looking at options" including expanding within Birmingham and branching out into alternative types of cuisine.   READ MORE...

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Rudell invests in diamond franchise

Rudell the Jeweller, based in Birmingham, has bought a Portfolio of Fine Diamonds franchise.   Read More...

Briggs in £5.5m investment drive

Briggs Equipment has invested £5.5m in its short-term rental (STR) fleet. The Cannock-based forklift company said the investment was part of a wider £20m growth plan.   Read More...

Flecknoe deflects to BNP Paribas

Property adviser BNP Paribas Real Estate has appointed Siobhan Flecknoe as director in its Birmingham rating team.   Read More...

SRA to set up in Birmingham

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) decision to relocate 600 staff to Birmingham has been welcomed by the leader of Birmingham City Council. Mike Whitby said the move strengthens Birmingham’s reputation as "a natural location for the sector".   Read More...

Westwood Yarns fined after on-site death

Kidderminster-based Westwood Yarns is facing costs of more than £80,000 after a worker died at one of its factories.   Read More...

Supplier fraud on the increase, warns KPMG

Finance departments in the West Midlands are being warned to be cautious of a rise in supplier fraud.   Read More...

Interest rate hold good for business, say leaders

The decision to hold interest rates for a 27th consecutive month has been welcomed by West Midlands business leaders, who are urging the government to "hold its nerve" and stick with the historic low of 0.5 per cent.   Read More...

Something for the weekend

This week's collection of off-diary stories includes: LDC is on the run; Nelsons conducts Future talk and Deloitte trio hit the road.   Read More...

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