Prime time to set up in Birmingham, says City law firm

City law firm Trowers & Hamlins has chosen to open an office in Birmingham's Colmore Row to fill a geographical gap in its UK office structure. Partner Sara Bailey, who will head up the Birmingham office of 23, told Insider the firm had an increasing number of clients in the Midlands and wanted to "invest and grow in the regions we are operating in".   READ MORE...

Pool business makes waves with buyout

A Rugby-based swimming pool and fireplace business has been bought by one of its employees. Carl Enticott secured a six-figure loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial to acquire Progressive For All Seasons.   Read More...

Fund misses 'equity gap' - Caan

Entrepreneur James Caan has told Insider the government-backed Business Growth Fund should operate a lower threshold to counter an "equity gap" that has developed. The former Dragons' Den star added that he thought the TV show "has had a very positive impact on entrepreneurship and people who are thinking of starting businesses".   Read More...

Ashfield Land reveals Birmingham growth plans

Development and investment company Ashfield Land has moved into Birmingham's Colmore Row. The business said it is now "actively seeking investment opportunities" across the Midlands.   Read More...

DTZ flies high with Swallow Gate deal

DTZ Investment Management has acquired Swallow Gate Business Park in Coventry. The deal was struck as part of DTZ's £28.55m purchase of Liverpool Victoria Asset Management's 4x4 Portfolio.   Read More...

Iliad reveals accommodation proposals

Plans for a 492-bedroom student accommodation block in Birmingham have been proposed by developer Iliad. The two-block project was submitted following the near completion of the £40m Bagot Street student development.   Read More...

US blast to cost GKN £30m

An explosion at Redditch-based GKN's Hoeganaes Corporation plant in Tennessee, US, is set to cost the company £30m. The engineer said it would launch a full investigation into the incident after two workers died in the blast.   Read More...

Birmingham in Osborne airport tax call

The chief executive of Birmingham Airport has signed a joint letter to Chancellor George Osborne urging him to change government plans on aviation taxes.   Read More...

New investment director at LDC Midlands

Private equity provider LDC has appointed Robert Schofield as investment director in its Birmingham office.   Read More...

Something for the weekend

This week's Something for the Weekend pays homage to all those doing their bit for charity.   Read More...

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