Business News

Hobbycraft, the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer, celebrated the opening of its new store at Battery Retail Park, Selly Oak, Birmingham, on Saturday with a host of crafting activities, product offers and goody bags for the first 100 customers who walked through the doors.

Boels Rental, a leading player in the rental industry, proudly announces the prospective acquisition of Riwal, a renowned company with a rich history and expertise in Aerial Work Platforms (AWP).

Three in ten women employed in schools, hospitals, care homes, town halls, police stations and other key services in the West Midlands have had their requests to work flexibly denied, according to a recently revealed union survey.

Europa Warehouse at Prologis Park in Birmingham has secured a contract with US-based Paramount Global to support the packaging firm’s ambitious European growth strategy.

Jackery, a pioneer and leader in mobile and environmentally friendly power solutions, proudly presents the world's first power station made from recycled PCR material.

Over half of Brits (56%) revealed they have ‘pulled a sickie’, just to enjoy a relaxing day off work. 

PhonePe, have announced the consumer launch of its Indus Appstore, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Electric vehicle (EV) sales will surpass traditional vehicles by 2030 shows Eurelectric-EY's new e-mobility report.

City of Wolverhampton Council’s transformation of the Civic Halls has been shortlisted in the 2024 Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards.

Spirit Airlines, Inc. has announced that its merger agreement with JetBlue Airways Corporation has been terminated by mutual agreement. 

Lyle Bignon, Night Time Economy Ambassador for Birmingham, working on behalf of the Night Time Industries Association, said: “Today’s announcement by the Chancellor was nothing short of an exercise in ‘smoke and mirrors’.

The continued success of an Early Years’ Talent Scheme is helping a rapidly growing principal contractor bridge a skills gap accelerated by the impact of Brexit.

Female representation on UK business management boards in increasing but there are far fewer female employees from entry level positions reaching middle management roles.

UK tax policies are restricting business growth and innovation, according to new research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets.

As the tax year draws to a close, couples who are married or in civil partnerships could be due a financial boost by sharing unused tax allowances.

Corporación Habanos, S.A., the world leader in the marketing of premium cigars, revealed its financial results for 2023 during the press conference that kicked off the 24th Habano Festival.