Business News & Updates
Building an independent business from scratch is an incredible achievement, but frustration can arise for entrepreneurs when they are looking to take the next step and accelerate their growth after initial success, writes Naeem Arif.
Sharon McCormick, clinical director of The Listening Centre, is hosting a free virtual HR masterclass to help organisations build inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent talent.
- 27th February 2026
Business confidence in the West Midlands fell 31 points during February to 34 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.
Total private equity investment activity in the Midlands held steady in 2025, according to the latest UK Private Equity Review from KPMG UK.
A leading national law firm is urging UK businesses to refocus their attention on flooding and extreme weather-related disruption.
- 4th February 2026
West Midlands businesses continued to face intense financial pressure throughout 2025, with the region recording one of the highest percentage increases of insolvency-related activity in the UK.
- 3rd February 2026
Newby Group, a leading group of UK-based casting companies serving marine, oil and gas, offshore drilling, automotive and defence sectors, is strengthening its commitment to sustainability as part of a wider strategy to reduce costs
- 2nd February 2026
Business confidence in the West Midlands rose two points during January to 65%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.
Shaun Cremins, vice-president of the Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce, has launched a new consultancy dedicated to helping businesses bridge the “implementation gap” between technology and service excellence.
- 22nd January 2026
A fall in the monthly number of company insolvencies is an encouraging sign for Midland’s businesses heading into 2026, but business owners should remain vigilant as annual figures are at historical highs.