Manufacturers demand strategy re-think

Birmingham manufacturer Brandauer is calling on the government to provide more funding and long term support for the sector. Rowan Crozier, marketing director, told Insider: "The situation is critical – help is not reaching the small businesses which need support." His comments come as new research revealed 54 per cent of UK manufacturers thought the government's manufacturing strategy was performing badly.   READ MORE...

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Funding levels rise at Aldermore

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Midlands leadership group launches

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Rudell Jewellers owner passes away

Anthony Rudell, owner of Midlands company Rudell Jewellers, has died after more than 40 years at the head of the company.   Read More...

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