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DIY store jobs fear in plan for expansion

More than 20 workers could be axed after it emerged a DIY store in Dudley is being forced to close its doors to make way for a major supermarket expansion.

Workers hit hard as building trade slips

The building industry is at risk of meltdown – and those relying on it risk losing livelihood. Nick Pritchard and Simon Penfold report

Jobs go as homes slump hits project

The multi-million pound transformation of a rundown Black Country area has been halted – after it was revealed the developer behind the project is shedding almost 80 jobs.

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Construction firm’s profits bucking trend

A Stourport-based construction company has bucked the downward trend caused by the credit crunch today announcing profits of £3 million.

Slump hits Goodyear homes plan

The massive redevelopment of the former Goodyear tyre factory could become the latest victim of the housing slowdown, the site’s owners revealed today.

Brick firm hit by housing crisis

The owner of Baggeridge Brick today issued a profits warning in the wake of the collapse in UK housebuilding.

Passion is inspiration behind job

Michaela Kempson knows that a girl can never have too many handbags.

Company on a roll with tank contract

It is a 7.5-ton bullet-proof mean machine that would not look out of place bursting through explosions in a Hollywood action film. And it’s made in the West Midlands.