Beverly Rademacher
MNA Business Editor
'Firms are reporting confidence in their trading prospects' says senior Lloyds economist as latest Business Barometer shows how West Midlands companies are faring
Petrol prices lower than the UK average in the West Midlands - here's where
'I have no doubt he will continue to strengthen the business in his new role,' West Bromwich air conditioning company chief says as new managing director appointed
Developer reports surge in enquiries for million pound homes in Staffordshire village
Building that hosts established gents’ outfitters in Wednesfield is up for sale at upcoming auction
Popular Staffordshire playbarn recognised among the UK’s best farm attractions
Folkes Properties expands Midlands industrial portfolio with Birmingham acquisition
Midlands branches of Santander among 44 set to close with 291 jobs at risk
'We are building an extremely strong tax and succession planning team': New partner appointed at Midlands law firm
West Midlands Business Festival events in Dudley aim to 'position the borough as a dynamic place to do business, innovate and invest'
Dudley Building Society’s Bridgnorth branch reaches £10 million savings milestone in under eight months
'Do not break something that isn’t broken,' West Midlands businesses and training providers urge amid fears vital management apprenticeship funding could be axed
Black Country shops with flat above for sale at auction
Three new restaurants and new executive lounge to open at Birmingham Airport as part of major terminal transformation
Black Country based steel manufacturer secures £2.9 million NatWest funding to accelerate growth
Job worries at Amazon as online retail giant plans to cut around 16,000 roles in fresh round of lay-offs
Investment Readiness support proves a ‘knockout’ after raising £10 million for West Midlands firms
Marston’s reports 'strong start' to 2026 after standout Christmas performance in latest trading update
Family-run Black Country coach firm acquired by FirstGroup
'Any support is welcome but this is a derisory amount': Dudley pub landlord on Government pledge to cut 15 per cent off business rates
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'The level of interest received was really pleasing': Trio of commercial lettings completed at Black Country industrial estate
Marston's introduces industry-first induction programme for pub partners to attract, develop and retain the best operators in the sector
'I’m using my common sense and empathy as a human,' beauty brand says as she introduces Hormone Holidays for staff suffering from periods or the menopause
'It is testament to the reliability, robustness and suitability of JCB machines in military applications worldwide,' JCB says of $205 million deal to supply US armed forces
'This is a strong hire for LGPS Central,' investment firm chief says of new appointment
Wolverhampton AI educator invests £3 million in new Middle East campus with support from UK Government
University to lead business training to support the next wave of manufacturing innovation in the West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield marketing agency celebrates 40 years in business by becoming an Employee Ownership Trust
'It’s always great to see the first residents moving into their new homes' - First bungalows welcome tenants as part of Wolverhampton estate regeneration
'The Green Innovation Corridor will drive the Green Industrial Revolution' - planning permission approved for first phase of scheme that will bring hundreds of jobs to Wolverhampton
Merry Hill bucks trend with sector-busting rise in footfall at the centre in 2025
Mayor urges region’s businesses to seize new defence industry opportunities
'This is an ambitious plan for the future,' council's regeneration chief says of masterplan that is set to transform West Bromwich over the next 15 years
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'We know we are offering innovations that really make a difference,' security firm director says of new tech as revenue quadruples
Fast food chain to open new restaurant in former Lloyd's Bank premises in Wolverhampton
'Attracting Lynn is a big coup for us,' Dudley recruitment firm boss says as industry expert is appointed to lead new ‘professional’ division
'Wolverhampton is a city that delivers,' council leader Stephen Simkins has said as we take a look at the multi-million pound regeneration schemes changing lives and landscapes
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'We're deliberately targeting some of the best legal minds in the West Midlands': Law firm welcomes new recruits
Walsall manufacturing business to close with the loss of 35 jobs
'This is exactly the type of responsible regeneration we want to see,' Walsall Council leader says as report confirms Launchpad project's £1.23m social value success
