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Accountancy firm climbs UK's top 100 rankings after year of sustained growth

A Midlands accountancy firm has topped off a year of sustained growth and significant investment by climbing a prestigious set of industry rankings.

Supporting image for story: Accountancy firm climbs UK's top 100 rankings after year of sustained growth

Supporting image for story: MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business

MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business

Supporting image for story: Leading managed service provider celebrates four decades in city with £1.8m investment

Leading managed service provider celebrates four decades in city with £1.8m investment

Supporting image for story: Business confidence in West Midlands is joint highest in the UK, according to latest report from Lloyds

Business confidence in West Midlands is joint highest in the UK, according to latest report from Lloyds

Supporting image for story: Bet365 boss Denise Coates rakes in £280m pay packet despite weaker profits

Bet365 boss Denise Coates rakes in £280m pay packet despite weaker profits

Supporting image for story: New finance chief is key to delivering 'lasting value' - water company says of new appointment

New finance chief is key to delivering 'lasting value' - water company says of new appointment

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why

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Supporting image for story: 'As winter bites, we are especially busy' - Kind donation gives a Christmas boost to Black Country Foodbank

'As winter bites, we are especially busy' - Kind donation gives a Christmas boost to Black Country Foodbank

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire firm set for next-stage growth after management buy out supported £36m funding from Lloyds

Staffordshire firm set for next-stage growth after management buy out supported £36m funding from Lloyds

Supporting image for story: WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country

Supporting image for story: Saudi AI investment presents real opportunity for the UK, says Wolverhampton computer science entrepreneur

Saudi AI investment presents real opportunity for the UK, says Wolverhampton computer science entrepreneur

Supporting image for story: Walton Homes shortlisted for 2026 West Midlands Business of the Year awards

Walton Homes shortlisted for 2026 West Midlands Business of the Year awards

Supporting image for story: Partnership helps apprentices build skills for a changing industry

Partnership helps apprentices build skills for a changing industry

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge homeware business wins national small business award

Stourbridge homeware business wins national small business award

Supporting image for story: Alfred Works unveils first wave of food partners at Custard Factory

Alfred Works unveils first wave of food partners at Custard Factory

Supporting image for story: Local tattoo business expands studio with support from Walsall Business Support

Local tattoo business expands studio with support from Walsall Business Support

Supporting image for story: The Cadbury Foundation spreads festive cheer with significant charity donation

The Cadbury Foundation spreads festive cheer with significant charity donation

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UK News

Supporting image for story: More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases

More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases

Supporting image for story: Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus ‘still with us’

Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus ‘still with us’

Supporting image for story: The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire

The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway

Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway

Supporting image for story: Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity

Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity

Supporting image for story: Bob Vylan hope police decision on Glastonbury set ‘inspires others to speak up’

Bob Vylan hope police decision on Glastonbury set ‘inspires others to speak up’

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Viral News

Supporting image for story: More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases

More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases

Supporting image for story: Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus ‘still with us’

Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus ‘still with us’

Supporting image for story: The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire

The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway

Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway

Supporting image for story: Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity

Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity

Supporting image for story: Bob Vylan hope police decision on Glastonbury set ‘inspires others to speak up’

Bob Vylan hope police decision on Glastonbury set ‘inspires others to speak up’

World News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?