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Birmingham Business News Education

Aston University chief heading Down Under

Vice-chancellor and chief executive of Aston University, Professor Aleks Subic, is leaving the role in April 2026 to become vice-chancellor and president of.

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Business News Finance

Nationwide vows to keep all UK branches open until 2030 amid mass bank closures

Pressure grows over cash access Nationwide has renewed its promise to keep all 696 of its UK branches open until 2030, pushing its.

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Business News People

Metals sector’s seven key asks as firms warn UK trade policies hinder competitiveness

Almost two-thirds of UK metals companies, including many in the West Midlands, say current government trade policies are undermining competitiveness, according to the.

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AI Business News Finance

What does a virtual CFO, a coffee brand and an AI consultancy have in common?

They all attended the Birmingham Business Expo B2B event at BCFC Start-up virtual CFO provider, Suncroft, coffee machine supplier Nespresso and artificial intelligence.

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Business News Transport

Chiltern Railways cuts Friday’s services by 50% as Storm Claudia hits

Chiltern Railways’ customers can expect only half of the normal number of trains tomorrow (Friday Nov 14) as Storm Claudia hits Britain. With.

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Birmingham Business News Events

Innovation Awards 2025: “Biggest, best and boldest yet”

Event boss excited ahead of awards on Friday Nov 21st The man in charge of the 2025 Innovation Awards today hit previously uncharted.

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Birmingham Business News

Spaces The Mailbox shuts suddenly causing havoc for tenants

Tenants told to leave the flexible working area within two weeks Businesses based at Spaces The Mailbox in Birmingham are reeling after being.

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Business News Politics Viewpoint

Treasury’s £2bn pension grab will haunt future generations

A short-term fix for a long-term crisis There are moments in politics when you can almost hear the collective groan of a weary.

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Birmingham Business News Jobs

Job opportunities abound despite bleak market

While ONS data shows a worsening jobs market, Starting Point Recruitment says there are still “numerous opportunities” There are “numerous opportunities for motivated.

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Business News Finance Sutton Coldfield

Bakery secures growth funding

Sutton Coldfield expansion for Silver Tree Bakery A family-run Midlands bakery has secured £250,000 of debt funding to launch its first dine-in café..

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