Homeform set for administration as pre-pack looms

A question mark hangs over the future of Homeform this morning after the company revealed it was set to go into administration. The business, which has its factory in Wolverhampton and owns Kitchens Direct, Dolphin Bathrooms and Moben Kitchens, employs 1,300 people across its 160 showrooms and uses the services of 1,500 self-employed fitters and designers.   READ MORE...

RAC sold for £1bn

Birmingham-headquartered RAC has been sold in a £1bn deal. The breakdown recovery company was sold by insurer Aviva to private equity group Carlyle.   Read More...

Brandauer to hit £10m takings after investment

Birmingham manufacturer Brandauer is targeting a £10m turnover after investing £750,000 in new equipment.   Read More...

Race to buy Arena in the offing

Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses operator Arena Leisure is considering an offer for the business, it has told the Stock Exchange.   Read More...

Oval Estates gets ThinCats investment

Radstock-based property developer Oval Estates has received a three-figure investment from ThinCats.   Read More...

£70m Longbridge scheme gets green light

St Modwen's £70m revamp of Longbridge town centre has been given the go-ahead by Birmingham City Council. Planning permission was unanimously apprived for the scheme, which is set to create 1,000 jobs.   Read More...

New team unvelied for Buller Jeffries' venture

Law firm Buller Jeffries has launched a team focusing on strategic and sensitive litigation. Derek Adamson and Caroline Coates are among the lawyers spearheading the Birmingham-based firm's new venture.   Read More...

Give voters shares in bailed out banks, Clegg urges

Shares in state-owned banks should be given away to the public, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said. But a Downing Street spokesman said it was only one of several options being considered.   Read More...

Something for the weekend

This week's off diary gems include: Tekkies heading for Brum; sporting success for Basepoint and Ladie Go Diva rides into town.   Read More...

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