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Marco Pierre White: Why I turned down Mailbox restaurant

Marco Pierre White has told Insider that he turned down the offer of a restaurant in the Mailbox when it opened, saying "the time wasn't right". The celebrity chef was in Birmingham inspecting his new Marco's at The Cube restaurant, which is set to open on 1 December. READ MORE...

Deals

Harvey Ingram eyes growth after job cuts

Midlands law firm Harvey Ingram said it has axed four partner roles but is preparing to embark on an acquisition trail. Read More...

Birmingham prison operator's deal in jeopardy

Security service provider G4S's £5.2bn deal to buy Danish company ISS may be voted down by shareholders as concerns over a £2bn rights issue grow. Read More...

Shakespeares grows Shipston office

Law firm Shakespeares has expanded its team of property lawyers by acquiring a Warwickshire-based practice. Read More...

Soshi scoops Midven funding

A Birmingham company which develops online social networking games has received a £125,000 cash boost. Read More...

Property

Logistics hub to create 120 Cannock jobs

Courier service APC Overnight is to create 120 jobs in Cannock after deciding to locate its new logistics centre in the town. Read More...

Smiths News to launch 'flagship' Brum depot

Wholesaler Smiths News is set to open a new flagship depot in Birmingham next year, replacing five regional hubs. Read More...

Business

Mids Co-op makes £19m profit from sales boost

The Midlands Co-operative Society has posted "record" trading profits of £18.9m in its half-year results after securing top sales figures. Read More...

Something for the weekend

This week: Power play; blue sky thinking and keep it in the family. Read More...

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Talking Point: More change needed to help women onto boards
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