Skills crisis hits manufacturing as apprenticeship plans plummet
New training barometer exposes widespread concerns over government support and workforce development Engineering and manufacturing leaders have painted the bleakest picture yet of.
Business News
Jobs
Development
IM Properties submits plans for new Wythall industrial unit
47,000 sq ft development could create up to 150 jobs and generate £100,000 annually in business rates Developer IM Properties has submitted a.
Finance
People
Politics
Pension tax bombshell: lawyers urged to act now as IHT overhaul threatens to push effective rates to 81%
Law firms are racing to help clients prepare for sweeping inheritance tax changes to pension funds due to take effect in April 2027.
Business News
Solus Ceramics showroom transformation drives sales surge at Tyseley HQ
Tile supplier sees footfall almost double following seven-figure investment in new 3,400 sq ft space A family-run tile supplier has reported a 25%.
Business News
People
First-time buyers may be saving tens of thousands more than they need
Misconceptions around deposit requirements could be delaying homeownership for many First-time buyers could be putting their homeownership plans on hold unnecessarily, after research.
Birmingham
Environment
Viewpoint
Clean air zones: fining ourselves won’t clear the air
Birmingham’s self-inflicted penalty raises an important question: Where does the clean air zone money actually go, and is it making any difference? Like.
Defence
Events
West Midlands businesses urged to tap into defence sector growth
Procurement conference comes as government pledges to raise SME defence spending to £7.5 billion West Midlands businesses are being encouraged to seize a.
People
Charities unite to bring young people together through the power of horses
A new partnership between RDA and Power of Polo launched with a day of riding and connection at a London urban stable Young.
People
BDO team raises more than £10,000 for children’s hospice charity
Nineteen staff took part in the Great Birmingham Run over the May Bank Holiday A 19-strong team from BDO hit the streets of.
Culture
Worcester
Alter Eagles to to play Worcester’s Swan Theatre for first time
Celebrated tribute act brings 23 years of Eagles magic to the city in an evening of classic rock nostalgia One of Britain’s most.