Business Archive
"Young people would rather stay at home" - Startling insight by boss of Birmingham-based pubs group Mitchells & Butler
Willenhall-based discount retailer Poundland 'could close 200 stores' ahead of September sell-off
Speculation mounts on future of Wolverhampton store as Marks and Spencer reveals plan to close 80 shops
Small breweries closing amid financial pressures – report
Shoppers who brave Blackheath's roadworks are promised the personal touch by grateful shopkeepers and market traders
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Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists - Young Business of the Year Award
Willenhall industrial unit brought to market to meet demand
Multiple award nominations for Wolverhampton construction group
Headline sponsor announced for 10th anniversary Halesowen Carnival
New licensee sought at popular village pub left closed since landlady's sudden death
Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists - Small Business of the Year
'We are incredibly proud' - Shropshire FA says on achieving highest standards of leadership and accountability
Top national award win for Wednesbury firm's warehouse team
'I knew how much it meant to their families and communities' - Prime Minister talks exclusively to the Star about the human impact of his trade deals to the people of the West Midlands
New starter units for small businesses unveiled at industrial estate in Coseley
Birmingham digital marketing agency targets £2.1m revenue mark after management buyout
Halfpenny Green Wine Estate near Wolverhampton uncorks stylish label redesign - find out more
Successful launch of Midlands SME finance collaboration at Birmingham expo
'This commitment shows great confidence in our city centre' - Wolverhampton council bosses on the opening of Superbowl UK in Wolverhampton
Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists - Business of the Year
The crew behind the Netflix smash hit series Adolescence are joining Joe Lycett and Matthew Horne from Gavin & Stacey in the West Midland for an inspiring reason
My trade deals will protect 95,000 jobs in the West Midlands, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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'Our beloved theatres are under threat' - Why closure of Cannock's Prince of Wales could be just the start
Birmingham Royal Ballet appoints new chief executive
'The entrepreneurial spirit in the West Midlands is flourishing' - Goldman Sachs hosts reception for small business owners
Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists
National Beer Garden Day: How many Black Country pubs have shut this year?
'It'll be a shame to see it changed from a sports pub' - Steve Bull shares memories of popular Wolverhampton pub set to turn into a Toby Carvery
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Sandwell Council to charge food vendors at new West Bromwich indoor market 20 per cent of weekly earnings
M&S and Co-op cyber attack: Was a Walsall teenager involved in the retail hack amid Scattered Spider link?
New Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire growth zone 'will create 14,700 jobs'
Severn Trent enjoys bumper profits as water bills soar
New TK Maxx store set to open in Stafford shopping park - and the chance to win a £5 gift card
Wolverhampton former community radio station to go under the hammer
Birmingham Dogs Home announces new patron
Popular Wolverhampton sports pub to undergo £1.5m Toby Carvery renovation - creating around 30 jobs for the local area
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'Some rail workers sleep in cars - they don't earn £80k a year' - Music legend Pete Waterman gives thought-provoking speech opening Black Country event
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£334k agreed for six-month work to revamp Wolverhampton park
160-year-old Dudley toy shop set to become children's nursery
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Drive-thru coffee shop coming to Bilston supermarket’s car park
Slim Chickens opens new restaurant at Merry Hill shopping centre
Wolverhampton premium hotel hopes touted at UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF)
Beloved former flower shop in Newport to become home to all things vintage
12 gorgeous pictures of King Charles III, Queen Camilla and David Beckham at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Health food shop the latest retailer to close in Dudley town centre
