Business Archive
Winners announced at 2025 Beacon Awards
Born from grief, built with purpose - Wolverhampton social enterprise wins ‘Outstanding Business of the Year’
Walsall container conversion specialists celebrate big win at 2025 Innovation Awards
'Inspiring’ immigration lawyer claims Asian Business Chamber’s top prize
Plans to demolish empty Sandwell pub to make way for new shop rejected
New hotel and 100 homes included in plans to transform Stafford town centre
Forvis Mazars sign up as newest Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce patron
'This was a fantastic opportunity' - Tameside pupils help launch new Lidl store in Wednesbury
Wolverhampton firm breaks fundraising record to grant dreams for 42 children
West Midlands-based Southgate Global responds to Plastic Packaging Tax demands to support circular economy
'It’s a great pleasure to see a fresh new business arrive in Codsall,' councillor says as village celebrates opening of new building society
County council receives national recognition for supporting care leavers through recycling
Inspirational contributions celebrated at The Sandwell Colleges Future Focus Awards
A landmark Stourbridge shop near B&M Bargains is going up for auction with a guide price of £190,000 - full details here
Planners approve ‘first step’ of Walsall town centre regeneration
Multi-million pound expansion plans for West Midlands designer shopping outlet with 500 new jobs - full details here
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Popular pub in the Clent Hills reopens after heartbreaking closure - what to expect
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Discount chain The Range to open new superstore in Wolverhampton's Homebase - here's what we know
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New off-licence approved in Smethwick despite neighbour concerns
Cannock’s former Prince of Wales Theatre is earmarked for demolition under regeneration plan
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Steel stockholder targets growth with Black Country acquisition
Number of cars built in the UK down nearly 25 per cent after JLR cyber attack
Goldman Sachs to create 500 new jobs in Birmingham office expansion
First look at new look Marks & Spencer store as staff members cut ribbon to unveil a fabulous food hall, Christmas gifts, menswear and more
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Mother and daughter celebrate as their popular Dudley pub once threatened by supermarket plan reopens after revamp
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'Without donations like this we would be unable to help more children get into hockey,' grateful club says of donation from lender UKSE
Eyesore historic building in Dudley town centre may be demolished, councillor warns
Councillor launches first Coffee Conversations series at Shire House
Marlbrook employees award local charities significant sum from The Cadbury Foundation
Budget 2025: Businesses react to tax and spending plans outlined by Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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Star Comment: Time for Government to stop spinning, and get on with sorting out the mess
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Budget 2025: At a glance - what is in Rachel Reeves' announcement
Live: Budget 2025 West Midlands updates as Chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out tax and spending changes
Industrial estate in Coseley welcomes five new occupiers after refurbishment
Birmingham tech firm to create up to 50 new jobs with expansion thanks to HSBC UK funding
Stafford Pets & Aquatics marks 7 years on the High Street
Minister backs West Midlands to continue skills progress
Employers invited to discuss college courses at business breakfast
JLR Foundation helps drive equal opportunities for disadvantaged young people with first grant awards
M&S reveals the West Midlands and Black Country locations on 'wish list' for new stores
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'It's our passion': 20-year-old twins follow in father's footsteps by opening restaurant in village near Dudley
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Well-known hotel in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter sold
Stafford dance studio owners uncertain of future and looking for more support from council after notice given to vacate premises
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Staffordshire chippy’s bid to extend opening hours is denied
We visited a Black Country town with Titanic history, friendly people and natural beauty on its outskirts
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‘High-calibre’ finalists in running for chambers' SLTC awards
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'Disproportionate and unhelpful': Bosses of Dudley's £4 million new leisure quarter hit out at 'intimidating' council officials
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