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Maxterial, a technology company dedicated to pioneering advancements in material science including the commercialization of advanced coatings, has announced the successful closure of its Series A funding round, raising nearly $8 million.

Football fans in Birmingham were treated to an unforgettable evening as they gathered to watch England’s second UEFA Euro 2024 match alongside former England legend Terry Butcher.

The Department for Business and Trade estimates that exports to Ireland from the West Midlands accounted for £1.6bn in 2023.

European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has announced an exclusive partnership with players competing during high profile matches at Wimbledon.

Following a competitive tender process, West Midlands law firm Shakespeare Martineau has secured a place on the Communities and Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) legal services framework.

Raj Kandola, director of external affairs at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “It’s reassuring to see the headline rate of inflation fall to the Bank of England’s target rate for the first time in almost three years.

Cash gifts could cost an extra 60% if a new UK government was to adopt tax regimes similar to its European neighbours, a tax expert from law firm Shakespeare Martineau has warned.

One of Europe’s largest secure industrial estates, Multipark Pensnett, has announced a new letting following a £700,000 refurbishment.

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has been named the overall winner of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine’s (SDCE) 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects award for its industry-first pilot of humanoid robotics.

Engaging and boosting inclusivity at grassroots level with young people is going to be essential if the UK is going to fill the hundreds of thousands of expected job opportunities in electrification.

Jeneé Naylor is a former Target retail employee who has launched her own clothing line in the USA-based retail giant.

Global vehicle integrator and armour manufacturer NP Aerospace has acquired certain assets of Jankel Armouring Limited after it entered administration earlier this year, with the support of full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is calling on all Political Parties to recognise the vital importance of the Night Time Economy (NTE) by implementing a comprehensive national strategy and appointing dedicated leadership within central Government.

Comviva, the global leader in customer experience and data monetization solutions, have announced the appointment of key executives in Europe and the North America markets for accelerating business expansion and growth.

Emily Stubbs, Head of Policy at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC), said: “Today’s data will be carefully reviewed by those at the Bank of England, as well as across Westminster, as the Monetary Policy Committee look for evidence that inflationary pressures are easing.

Cronofy, the embedded scheduler for high-performance teams, has released the latest edition of its annual Candidate Expectations report.