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Auto sector in revolutionary phase, says KPMG partner
The West Midlands automotive industry is at the “threshold of a new wave of revolutionary products”. That’s the view of John Leech, automotive partner at KPMG in Birmingham, who spoke to Insider. Leech said the production of a new vehicle from car giant MG signalled a “step in the right direction” for the sector. His comments come as Black Country manufacturer Bevan Group unveiled its latest eco van design.
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Deals
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Cipher Surgical raises £1m
Cipher Surgical, based at the University of Warwick Science Park’s Venture Centre, has secured funding worth more than £1m from a network of investors.
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Aston launches funding programme
Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) has launched the third phase of its Entrepreneurs for the Future (e4f) programme. The scheme, which provides technology start-ups with funding support, said it is boosting the number of companies it can accommodate to 50 per year.
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Property
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Carillion recruits new director
Carillion has appointed Philip Green as non-executive. Green joins the Wolverhampton-based construction company from water group United Utilities.
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John Lewis confirms Tamworth store
John Lewis has confirmed it will open a store in Tamworth, creating about 200 new jobs. Construction on the ‘at home’ retail unit is due to start next week.
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Business
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LG Arena breaks attendance record
Birmingham’s LG Arena has broken its attendance record twice in the last month. The NEC-owned site said that shows by Irish rockers The Script and pop star Katy Perry drew in its largest ever crowds.
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£3m graduate service launches in West Mids
More than 200 West Midlands businesses are set to benefit from a new graduate placement service part funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The scheme will provide 1,200 internship opportunities across the region.
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Something for the weekend
In this week's round-up from the West Midlands: Chant would be a fine thing; arts and Kraft and three leaping lawyers.
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HS2 - have your say
Insider will be running a special feature on high-speed rail in its June issue and we’d like to hear your views on the controversial plans to build the country’s second high-speed rail route (HS2) between London and Birmingham.
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New associate director at HSBC
The Birmingham office of HSBC Private Bank has appointed David Bradley as associate director.
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