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Steel manufacturer Hadley Industries has doubled its pre-tax profits to £5.2m after benefiting from a "less volatile" steel market. The Smethwick-based company said it had gained from a renewed confidence both in the UK and overseas. READ MORE...
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Mortgage lender Paragon has acquired a portfolio of loans from The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) for £43.2m. Read More...
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A Cannock-based removal company is back in local ownership following a management buyout (MBO) from its holding company. Read More...
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A farm, bed and breakfast site in Atherstone is to develop a range of its buildings into a wedding venue facility. Mythe Farm will convert the site with £1.75m of bank funding. Read More...
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The shortlists for Insider's eleventh West Midlands Property Awards have been revealed. Read More...
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A fire-damaged recycling plant in Wednesbury has reopened following a £1.2m refurbishment. Read More...
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Renewables specialist Alumet has revealed plans to boost its turnover to £100m in the next five years. Director Dean Walton spoke to Insider ahead of the Made in the Midlands awards, at which the company is shortlisted for three prizes. Read More...
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Birmingham pubco Mitchells & Butlers has appointed a new executive chairman as its interim director announced his resignation. Read More...
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Birmingham-headquartered Virgin Trains has secured a contract extension to operate services on the West Coast Main Line. Rail minister Theresa Villiers made the announcement as she promised 28,000 extra seats and more carriages for passengers. Read More...
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Home, leisure and garden retailer The Range is to create 150 jobs in the Midlands with the opening of a new store in Burton-upon-Trent. Read More...
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