Business News & Updates
A female entrepreneur who is helping companies address mental health and wellbeing, a fledgling creative agency and a funder that has supported 1500 local companies have been named in the last cohort of Bostin’ businesses
The entrepreneur behind the transformation of Wolverhampton’s iconic Express & Star building has secured six-figure funding from four Midlands lenders to support the growth of his contracting business.
- 18th August 2026
Business consultancy Q Branch has launched a free live 60-minute online business planning masterclass to help founders and business owners escape reactive working, refocus their priorities and make the next quarter count.
- 18th August 2026
AI is helping West Midlands firms create new jobs and build the skills needed to stay competitive, according to research from the Lloyds Business Barometer.
- 18th August 2026
RCF Bolt & Nut & Union Fasteners have uncovered a fascinating connection between its Darlaston manufacturing site and one of the biggest names in British industrial history.
- 13th August 2026
Running costs are an increasing concern for small businesses owners looking to the financial year ahead, according to new research, with 79 per cent owners polled saying they are worried about how they will manage their business’s overheads
Serco's Dragons' Den initiative is helping young people across the Black Country turn business ideas into reality through funding and expert support.
- 6th August 2026
The Glade Consulting Services team has welcomed Richard Russell as an ISO Consultant to support clients across the Midlands and Yorkshire.
- 5th August 2026
Recycling specialists SUEZ has earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, ranking it among the top one per cent of over 100,000 companies worldwide for sustainability.
Energy prices rose sharply in late July as geopolitical tensions, European gas storage concerns and global competition pushed markets higher. UK supply remained stable, but business contracts were affected.