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Shropshire Star Business and Farming Editor.

February 2, 2022

36,000 small firms in the West Midlands threatened by late payment culture

Business|Feb 2, 2022

February 1, 2022

Work coaches in West Midlands part of efforts to get 500,000 back to work

Business|Feb 1, 2022

January 31, 2022

West Midlands faces slower economic recovery from the pandemic

Business|Jan 31, 2022

January 27, 2022

Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casino owner returns to profit ahead of Telford closure

Attractions|Jan 27, 2022

January 18, 2022

In-Comm Training reveals 130 apprenticeship vacancies as competition rises for this year’s talent

Business|Jan 18, 2022

January 17, 2022

Watchdog extends investigation into PwC’s audits of defence firm Babcock

Business|Jan 17, 2022

Confusion over temporary sick leave rule could catch employers out

Business|Jan 17, 2022

January 11, 2022

Rise in work from home heightens risk of cyber attacks for firms

Business|Jan 11, 2022

January 8, 2022

Companies unite to restore 170-year-old stained glass window at Alton Towers

Business|Jan 8, 2022

January 7, 2022

Car seller Lookers anticipates record yearly profit

Business|Jan 7, 2022

£500k advanced skills boost for region's manufacturers

Business|Jan 7, 2022

January 5, 2022

Williams F1 team wins £26m lawsuit against former sponsor owned by Shropshire businessman

Business|Jan 5, 2022

December 21, 2021

Chamberlin returns to profit for first time in five years

Business|Dec 21, 2021

December 16, 2021

Ladder for the Black Country: Training provider helps manufacturer recruit new apprentice

Business|Dec 16, 2021

December 15, 2021

Hollywood Bowl in profit despite pandemic impacts

Business|Dec 15, 2021

December 14, 2021

Unemployment and claimants continue to fall in the West Midlands

Business|Dec 14, 2021

December 13, 2021

New Government funding for HGV drivers in the West Midlands

Business|Dec 13, 2021

December 2, 2021

New pizzeria and café bar offers opportunities for refugee athletes

Business|Dec 2, 2021

December 1, 2021

Pendragon shrugs off new car shortages to upgrade profit outlook

Business|Dec 1, 2021

Masks compulsory in shops but retailers won't ask staff to enforce new rules

Business|Dec 1, 2021

November 30, 2021

Al Sorriso brings a slice of pizza heaven to village with £35k investment

Business|Nov 30, 2021

November 26, 2021

APC records profit growth

Business|Nov 26, 2021

Amazon ambulance callouts surge almost 50pc in run up to Black Friday

Business|Nov 26, 2021

November 25, 2021

James Latham enjoys profit rise despite supply chain issues

Business|Nov 25, 2021

West Brom mortgage lending and profits grow

Business|Nov 25, 2021

Ladder partner celebrates award success

Business|Nov 25, 2021

November 24, 2021

Breedon's performance stronger than expected

Business|Nov 24, 2021

November 23, 2021

Record results for Victoria

Business|Nov 23, 2021

Strong start to the year for Severn Trent

Business|Nov 23, 2021

AO World shares plunge on peak trading woes and annual profit warning

Business|Nov 23, 2021

November 17, 2021

Safestore to beat guidance as sales jump

Business|Nov 17, 2021

November 12, 2021

The Works sees sales rise despite supply chain costs

Business|Nov 12, 2021

Supply chain issues disrupt Castings

Business|Nov 12, 2021

November 9, 2021

Persimmon buoyed by 'healthy' demand amid supply chain disruption

Business|Nov 9, 2021

Shadow Chancellor gets a Black Country insight

Business Picks|Nov 9, 2021

November 8, 2021

Parcels group DX swings to a profit

Business|Nov 8, 2021

November 4, 2021

Public sector worker praises value of apprenticeships

Business|Nov 4, 2021

November 3, 2021

Strong trading quarter for Ibstock

Business|Nov 3, 2021

November 2, 2021

JLR records loss as chip shortages hit business

Business|Nov 2, 2021

November 1, 2021

Lok'nStore enjoys revenue and profit rise

Business|Nov 1, 2021

Price rises and continued post-lockdown demand boost Howden Joinery

Business|Nov 1, 2021

October 24, 2021

Fun and frights for all at Warwick Castle this Halloween

Attractions|Oct 24, 2021

October 21, 2021

Taxi firms ask for patience as they warn of impacts of driver shortages

Business|Oct 21, 2021

October 14, 2021

SME manufacturers asked to highlight staff shortages and supply chain pressures in survey

Business|Oct 14, 2021

October 13, 2021

Pub group Marston's toasts sales improvement

Entertainment|Oct 13, 2021

September 22, 2021

Tenpin bowling centres bounce back with biggest summer ever

Business|Sep 22, 2021

September 15, 2021

Pendragon's first-half profit tops expectations after strong online performance

Business|Sep 15, 2021

September 14, 2021

Unemployment rises in the West Midlands

Business|Sep 14, 2021

September 8, 2021

Dairy farmer told to dump milk due to HGV driver shortage

Business|Sep 8, 2021

September 7, 2021

Revenue rises for Safestore

Business|Sep 7, 2021

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