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Digbeth Dining Club opens new Black Country venue

This positive move comes amid ongoing anger over how Govt is taxing the hospitality sector A major new social venue is opening in.

by Simon Evans
6 February 2026
2 minutes read

Coventry Jobs Life Sciences

100 new jobs at Coventry nursing home

Exemplar Health Care, in Radford, is set to open in May this year A provider of nursing care for adults with complex needs.

by Paul Cadman
6 February 2026
1 minute read

Politics Viewpoint

Peter Mandelson: From scandal to scandal

The latest shocking revelations surely mean the end of his political career Peter Mandelson is one of those shadowy figures who has always.

by Dave Pettifer
5 February 2026
3 minutes read

Business News Finance

Base rate held at 3.75% by Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee

Five-to-four vote against a 0.25% cut comes as analysts forecast cuts later this year The Bank of England base rate of interest was.

by Simon Evans
5 February 2026
1 minute read

Business News

Targeted investment unlocking West Midlands’ business potential

Targeted business support is helping to unlock the potential of West Midlands companies, with a flagship investment readiness programme on course to help.

by Daniel Molloy-Brookes
5 February 2026
2 minutes read

Black Country Business News

Future secured for Black Country engineering firm

Clarity Group has acquired Cofast – protecting 64 jobs More than 60 jobs have been future-proofed in the Black Country and South West.

by Jake Evans
4 February 2026
1 minute read

Business News People Tech

‘Biggest cybersecurity risks from attackers accessing staff accounts,’ business resiliance firm warns

In less than an hour, 60% of an organisation’s IT environment can be compromised The biggest cybersecurity risks to organisations stem from attackers.