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Stafford-based Alstom Grid, the newest sector of engineering company Alstom, has achieved its best level of orders since its acquisition in 2010 at €1.2bn (£1bn). However, orders and sales for the France-headquartered giant, were down for the third quarter of 2011/12 compared with the previous year. READ MORE...
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Doing business in Wales - Creative Industries
 Ron Jones, chair of the Welsh Government’s Creative Industries sector panel, was joined by business leaders from the creative industry to discuss how to maximise the global potential of the sector in Wales.
Featuring: Ron Jones, chair, Welsh Government Creative Industries Sector Panel and executive chairman, Tinopolis; Professor Ian Hargreaves, Cardiff University, Neil Cocker, managing director, Dizzyjam; Mark John, managing director, Vision Thing Communications
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A Warwickshire country pub has changed ownership and expanded its services after securing a six-figure loan. Read More...
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GVA has been appointed to sell the 999-year lease of the Radisson BluHotel in Birmingham following the administration of its owner Beetham Hotels Birmingham. Read More...
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Solihull-based Paragon has recorded a rise in profits for the period from 1 October to date as a result of income generated from the group's new business developments. Read More...
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Estate agency Connells has signed a ten-year lease for the ground-floor retail suite at Lombard House at the edge of Birmingham's business district. Read More...
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Worcesetr law firm Harrison Clark has expanded with the opening of a serviced office in London. Read More...
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Birmingham pubco Mitchells & Butlers recorded a rise in like-for-like sales of 6.5 per cent for the nine weeks to 21 January as a result of improved weather over the Christmas period. Read More...
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Birmingham Chamber of Commerce has thrown its weight decisively behind a campaign for an elected mayor for the city. It is now considering leading in the drive for a directly-appointed city leader. Read More...
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The "dire" decline in the UK's economic output could mean a recession is on the way, it is claimed. Read More...
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The UK India Business Council, which promotes bilateral trade between the two countries, is calling on companies from the North and Midlands to attend its annual summit. Read More...
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