Business Archive
Job worries at Amazon as online retail giant plans to cut around 16,000 roles in fresh round of lay-offs
Walsall Town Deal work opportunities explored by jobseekers and students at careers event
City of Wolverhampton College invites employers to free online equality, diversity and inclusion workshop
Investment Readiness support proves a ‘knockout’ after raising £10 million for West Midlands firms
Labour government's ground rent cap welcomed by leading Stafford property lawyer
Mayor of West Midlands Richard Parker joins Prime Minister Keir Starmer in China for trade talks
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Marston’s reports 'strong start' to 2026 after standout Christmas performance in latest trading update
Staffordshire engineering company grows with recent acquisition
Wolverhampton set to be host city for largest gathering of entrepreneurs and innovators from across West Midlands
'It was far more than a pub, it was a cultural place': Dudley MP calls for rock music venue to reopen
Camra gives lukewarm reaction to Government's measures to boost pubs
Family-run Black Country coach firm acquired by FirstGroup
'Any support is welcome but this is a derisory amount': Dudley pub landlord on Government pledge to cut 15 per cent off business rates
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Cannock Children’s disability charity reach finals for prestigious retail award
'The level of interest received was really pleasing': Trio of commercial lettings completed at Black Country industrial estate
Marston's introduces industry-first induction programme for pub partners to attract, develop and retain the best operators in the sector
Record year for Spitfire Homes as it reports 70% growth and further Midlands expansion
Chancellor expected to unveil £300m pub support package after backlash
'I’m using my common sense and empathy as a human,' beauty brand says as she introduces Hormone Holidays for staff suffering from periods or the menopause
'Please don't use the website' - Warning to customers as Halesowen toy shop owner becomes scam victim
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'It is testament to the reliability, robustness and suitability of JCB machines in military applications worldwide,' JCB says of $205 million deal to supply US armed forces
'This is a strong hire for LGPS Central,' investment firm chief says of new appointment
‘Major step forward’ as first derelict factory flattened in Willenhall to make way for homes
Black Country kitchen, bedroom and bathroom specialist celebrates 45 years in business
'All our livelihoods have gone' - Businesses left counting the cost of devastating Wolverhampton blaze
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Shock as a well-known Dudley rock music pub closes suddenly as hundreds sign a petition calling for it to be reopened
New dawn after co-op groups operating in Shropshire and the Black Country complete merger
Acquisition secures future of 78-year-old engineering firm and 50 jobs
Wulfrunian Suzi Perry is headline speaker at Chamber’s International Women’s Day event
Stourport business strengthens executive team to drive technological advancement
International Women’s Day conference aims to inspire, connect and champion women across the Black Country
Senior business leaders encouraged to sign up for peer-based learning programme
Optical roles prove weekend jobs are alive and well for young people
New partnership opens up inclusive access to explore hotel estate
'It was an important step towards the future of Wolverhampton Grand' - theatre chief says of mayor's visit
Final apartments nearing completion at Nightingale House as Royal Quarter regeneration enters final phase
Wolverhampton AI educator invests £3 million in new Middle East campus
Severn Trent opens applications for 100 apprenticeships
Charity receives grand donation from Mercia Forest Crematorium
Mental health top reason for Dudley Council members' sick days, figures show
'Ignoring them would be a failure' - Vote on Cannock town centre regeneration lost as members speak out against theatre demolition
West Midlands bosses confident millions pumped into construction skills supply
'I started selling kids' clothes on TikTok while on maternity leave and now have my own boutique in Wolverhampton named after my children'
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Four Black Country pubs among group of pubs looking for new landlords
West Midlands businesses set to benefit as government unveils £180m support for battery innovation
No more shop closures for Black Country discount retailer Poundland - but turnaround work continues
