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The West Midlands has been promised a recruitment boom after three major employers pledged to create a total of 450 jobs in the region. Walsall-based cake maker Perfection Foods exclusively told Insider of its plans to generate 70 new positions, while communications giant BT has pledged to bring 300 jobs to its Sandwell site. READ MORE...
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The sale of a Wolverhampton hotel has saved more than 100 jobs. Administrators from Grant Thornton sold the Ramada Hotel site to RS Power and Partners. Read More...
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The operator of Stoke-on-Trent's Potteries shopping centre has agreed a new £375m revolving credit facility with five banks. Read More...
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An accountancy practice in Hereford has acquired another firm in the city using a £100,000 European Investment Bank (EIB) loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial. Read More...
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More businesses are looking to AIM to raise capital despite the market volatility, according to the head of the junior market Marcus Stuttard. Read More...
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Plans for 42 flats to be built on the former Amber Windows site are being recommended for approval before Birmingham City Council's planning committee. Read More...
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Work on Bilston's new £18.6m leisure centre has been completed by main contractor Shepherd Construction. Read More...
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A Kidderminster-based manufacturer is preparing to return to full production after a fire severely damaged one of its factories. Read More...
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Business secretary Vince Cable has presented a petition in the High Court to wind-up Birmingham-based Sovereign Clearing House. Read More...
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A Warwickshire-based company attempting to rival online greetings retailers like Moonpig.com has told Insider it is tapping into social media opportunities to get ahead of competitors. Read More...
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