Co-op pledges £1 billion boost to back Britain after autumn Budget
Retailer launches major investment drive as households continue to struggle with cost of living The Co-op has pledged to inject £1 billion into.
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AI
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Viewpoint
West Midlands wants to ‘set the pace’ with AI – but how can businesses follow?
At this year’s Birmingham Tech Week, the West Midlands region laid down a defiant marker when it comes to AI: “We don’t want.
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Environment
Beeswift acquires eco circular workwear manufacturer Plan B International Ltd
Moving from a take-make-dispose system to one based on reuse, recycling and minimising waste A company that makes workwear from waste polyester has.
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Interview
Politics
Midlands cafe chain boss slams Chancellor for overlooking hospitality sector
Energy price caps and changes to VAT, business rates and minimum wage – all requests ignored in the Budget Self-made business owner Lydia.
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Politics
Midlands housebuilder and law firm voice fury over ‘sticking plaster’ Budget
Horgan Homes and FBC Manby Bowdler say Reeves’s plan fails to restore business confidence The Budget will fail to restore business confidence, two.
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People
Politics
Budget: Middle earners hardest hit as ‘fiscal drag’ ratchets up over the next five years
How the Budget will affect everyday folks Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget will hit middle earners hardest, while the very richest and poorest.
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Advice for Chancellor: Don’t rely on ‘TINA’ (‘there is no alternative’)
How Rachel Reeves can sell her Budget Whatever the difficulties facing the Chancellor this week, there’s one thing that could still make things.
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Politics
Call for Reeves to reverse National Insurance and minimum wage hikes
Last-ditch plea from business leaders ahead of tomorrow’s Budget Hikes to National Insurance contributions (NICs) and statutory minimum wage levels must be reversed.
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Events
Leadership
The ‘manufacturers’ accountant’ named Innovation Thought Leader 2025
A Midlander known as the “manufacturers’ accountant” was tonight named “Innovation Thought Leader (Individual)” at the 2025 Innovation Awards. Johnathan Dudley, partner and.
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Events
Business consultancy Gateley Global named “Growth Innovation Champion” 2025
Economic consultancy Gateley Global was tonight named “Growth Innovation Champion” at the 2025 Innovation Awards. The prestigious accolade was announced after a year-long.