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Dan Harrison (pic), Head of Media and Communications at the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce shares his perspective on the challenges of local SMEs and the help available to them.

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it is partnering with California-based robotics developer Dexterity to pilot AI-enhanced robotics in a warehouse to make operations for a leading beauty brand safer and more efficient.

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has announced a new £7.5m adult skills investment to help thousands more young people into apprenticeships.

The long-awaited six-week trial between one of Britain’s biggest banks and homeowners left in debt by taking out a controversial mortgage product, has been settled on confidential terms.

Since 2014, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation has been steadfast in bringing together people, ideas, and resources to create valuable and sustainable solutions that move society forward.

Consistency in the domestic and export markets ensured a more stable end to 2023 for Greater Birmingham businesses, according to a major new economic report just released.

Swedish hybrid-electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace have announced that it raised a total of $107 million in Series B funding, representing another significant stepping stone toward sustainable regional air travel.

Pubs and hospitality venues have received a tax saving yesterday (1 February 2024) as a six-month alcohol duty freeze takes effect.

Global betting brand GG.BET has announced the extension of its partnership agreement with international esports club Team Vitality into 2024, with the victorious Counter-Strike roster and the betting company deepening their collaboration to aid the development of the esports industry.

Andy McGill, Restructuring and Insolvency Partner at UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets, comments on the company insolvency statistics for Q4 2023.

Work to transform part of the former Meggitt aerospace site in Coventry into a new business park featuring hundreds of jobs has been completed thanks to a multi-million-pound investment by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

Millions of workers are going to start seeing a boost to their take home pay as January’s pay comes into bank accounts across the UK.

The cheapest ticket for Jürgen Klopp's final match as manager of Liverpool against Wolves, jumped from £340 to £1441 for the cheapest tickets, according to SafeTicketCompare, following the shock announcement last Friday morning.

Traders and staff at Bilston Indoor Market are celebrating after being Highly Commended at a UK-wide awards ceremony.

Tech giant Apple Inc. has successfully lifted the ban on the sale of its latest smartwatch models in the US, following a 11th hour appeals court ruling.

Flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Tirana, Paris and Derry can now be booked with Ryanair.