Midlands tops inward investment poll

The Midlands is the most attractive destination to overseas investors outside London. According to research by accountant Ernst & Young, Birmingham was the biggest centre of activity with 14 inward investment projects. Katie Teasdale, head of policy at the Birmingham Chamber Group, told Insider the region benefited from a versatile set of skills, but "knows how to play to its strengths".   READ MORE...

Accessing bank finance

James Cliffe, divisional director of Barclays Business, gives his unique insight into how businesses can still attract bank finance even in a risk-averse market.

Transatlantic deal for Lektronix

Lektronix, the automotive repairs company based in Aldridge, has been acquired by US-headquartered Rockwell Automation.   Read More...

Eversheds in Middle East merger

International law firm Eversheds, which has offices in Birmingham and Nottingham, has merged with Middle Eastern law consortium KSLG in a move the firm said will treble its size in the region.   Read More...

PPF Environmental to expand with funding

A Birmingham-based plastic recycling firm said it is now on track to boost turnover to more than £1m after securing a £200,000 investment from Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance.   Read More...

Caxtongate sold in £16m deal

A retail block on New Street in Birmingham has been sold for £16m. The site, known as Caxtongate, was bought by a retained client of LaSalle Investment Management.   Read More...

RBS to shut Telford office

Banking giant RBS is to close its Telford operation with the loss of 500 jobs.   Read More...

Midlands businesses owed £10bn

The total amount of late payments outstanding to Midlands based businesses is the highest in the UK, with businesses now owed almost £10bn.   Read More...

Businesses meet Lord Adonis to talk HS2

Lord Adonis has met representatives from the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce and around 40 local companies to discuss HS2.   Read More...

Law firm launches Asian service

Midlands-based Challinors has launched a new specialised service for the Asian community. Led by Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi speaking solicitors, the new service will operate in its Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Halesowen and Birmingham offices.   Read More...

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