Mayors launch plan to create 38,000 jobs through defence growth
Strategic investment in the Midlands’ defence sector could create up to 38,000 high-value jobs and add almost £3 billion to the regional economy.
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Southampton ventilation firm’s revenue 30% in five years under Coventry group’s ownership
Essco has expanded its capabilities through three targeted acquisitions since joining Flowmax Group in 2020 A Southampton-based business specialising in green-energy products for.
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Shropshire salon owner takes regional crown as L’Oréal Colour Trophy marks its 70th year
The L’Oréal Colour Trophy UK Grand Final brought together some of the UK’s finest colourists at The O2, London for an evening of hair.
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Hey Jude! West Midlands Railway offers free rides to fans amid World Cup fever
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is celebrating England’s quarter-final triumph against Norway by offering free train travel on its iconic Stourbridge Shuttle all week.
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Enginuity and CBM sign strategic partnership agreement to strengthen skills for UK manufacturing SMEs
Enginuity has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation ofBritish Metalforming (CBM), marking the beginning of a strategic partnership to strengthenSME.
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West Midlands’ largest private businesses post record £24.5bn turnover with 10% growth rate
Grant Thornton UK’s report reveals gains in turnover, profitability and employment in region’s top 200 privately owned companies The West Midlands’ 200 largest.
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Aviramp plays key role as Delta Air Lines flies US World War II veterans back to Normandy
Telford boarding ramp manufacturer joined forces with the American airline to ensure elderly heroes disembarked with safety and dignity at Deauville-Normandie Airport The.
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Grainger & Worrall secures £30m in new orders as diversification strategy pays off
Bridgnorth precision casting specialist targets further growth in defence, aerospace and energy A Bridgnorth firm has secured more than £30m in new orders.
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Birmingham Airport cuts carbon emissions by 11% despite passenger growth
BHX’s emissions fell to a new low of 6,455 tCO₂e in 2025/26, down 38% since 2019/20, even as passenger numbers rose 6% Birmingham.
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Brandauer appoints European specialist to target £2.5m in new EU orders
Birmingham precision engineering firm brings in 30-year industry veteran to grow presence in France, Germany and Spain One of the UK’s leading metal.