Business Archive
Local employer Optegra recognised among The Sunday Times Best Places to Work
Worcestershire logistics firm joins Transport Association anniversary celebrations at Silverstone
Black Country Chamber boss issues rallying call to businesses
New retail and leisure park planned for former ammo dump near Lichfield
Nine defence firms in Shropshire and the West Midlands which could benefit from new military spending plans
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'It is not too late for the Government to reconsider' - CEO says as inheritance tax change puts thousands of West Midlands jobs at risk
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'Working people have a better quality of life' - says Dudley councillor as cash approved for youth employment plan
An Aldi store in the West Midlands set for substantial refurbishment as part of national plans - here's what to expect
11 unforgettable 1980s adverts with the catchiest jingles, including Vitalite and Shake ‘n’ Vac
UK job vacancies are rising: Is your recruitment team doing enough to stand out from the crowd?
'I'm 90 but I won't give up working' - Stourbridge shoe shop assistant to seek new role after 50 years of service as beloved shop closes
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Openreach bringing Full Fibre broadband to Brierley Hill
127-year-old Bilston pub which twice survived the bulldozers could finally be demolished to extend Lidl car park
Stafford council writes off 'irrecoverable' business rates worth more than £200k despite best collection rate recorded
Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists - Manufacturing Champion
Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists - Employee Wellness Excellence Award
Solicitors regulator sanctioned over £60m Beatties probe
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Pizza chain Domino's submits plans for first Bridgnorth branch
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Firm applies for permission to use Bilston trading estate as 'operating centre'
Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists - Sustainability Business Of The Year
Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists - Retail, Leisure And Hospitality Business Of The Year
'Just talk to us' - Protesters at Wolverhampton pub set to be turned into a Toby Carvery plead for dialogue with company
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SELL! SELL! SELL! Prices of disposable vapes slashed in Wolverhampton before UK-wide ban comes into effect tomorrow
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'Good culture doesn’t come from free sweets' - says Stafford PR agency named for the second year running by the Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work
Walsall lighting manufacturer awarded £5,000 grant to invest in new CRM system
Supermarket giant Asda could roll out facial recognition tech to Black Country stores in bid to fight crime
Entrepreneur set to bring art deco-style cinema building back to life in Lichfield
Business confidence dips by 3 per cent in West Midlands as retail tax increases take effect
Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists - Apprentice of the Year
'We've got lovely customers, they really want us to stay but it's time to retire' - Stourbridge jewellery shop owners tell of mixed emotions as they prepare to close after 10 years in town
Birmingham Open Spaces Forum awarded National Lottery funding to grow green space volunteering in Brum
Capula and OPSWAT’s strategic partnership strengthens critical infrastructure cyber resilience
Merry Hill teams up with Black Country Foodbank to support those in need
Finalists shortlisted ahead of Wolverhampton BID Excellence Awards
Watch: £200million transformation of former copper factory land in Walsall underway
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‘Game-changer' funding supports thousands across Birmingham with access to jobs and training
'You're hired!' - Business students from Newport Girls High on national stage after competition win
Express & Star Business Awards 2025: Meet the finalists - Growth and Innovation Award
Free giant Scalextric track brings fun to the Mander Centre this half-term
Unity Trust Bank awarded prestigious Good Egg mark
West Midlands specialist recruiter named one of the UK’s Top 10 medium employers in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
Stourbridge BID plans progress as council signs agreement to help drive improvements in the town
EDGE strengthens higher education portfolio with University of Birmingham framework appointment
Record new lending fuels 34% growth of first-time buyers as West Brom Building Society reports strong year
Wolves legend Steve Bull adds star power to Black Country business' long service celebration
'Bad news for nature' - Wildlife groups fume as plan to review environmental targets welcomed by housebuilders
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