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HS2, the new high-speed railway in Great Britain that will operate British-built bullet trains, offers carbon-neutral travel between Birmingham and London.

Sonata Software (NSE: SONATSOFTW) (BSE: 532221), a leading Modernisation Engineering company, has announced that it has signed a contract with AMMEGA Group, a global leader in Conveyor Belts and Power Transmission with manufacturing sites and Customer Solution Centers (CSCs) around the world.

Registration for Venturefest West Midlands 2024 is now open for entrepreneurs and innovators to develop their businesses and meet potential investors.

The University of Warwick announces Warwick Agri-Tech to help the future of farming with automation – addressing issues such as labour shortages, food insecurity and loss of biodiversity.

NordVPN, a leading cybersecurity company, taps into the cyber insurance market to obtain essential cyber protection benefits backed by insurance for its customers in selected markets, starting with the United States and the United Kingdom.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said: “With inflation more than halved we are starting to remove inflationary pressures from the economy.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is halfway through more than £10m of aircraft stand upgrades to make its operation more efficient and reliable for customers.

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) have announced that subsidiary TDK Ventures has invested in battery and charging system innovator Exponent Energy and its reimagining of EV battery technology, tailor-made for the Indian last-mile logistics market.

Following a competitive pitch, Cab Engine, a digital transformation studio, has announced a new strategic partnership with iconic American-inspired restaurant brand TGI Fridays, to manage its paid search and paid social channels whilst also advising on the direction of SEO across the entire estate, with the goal of increasing booking numbers at its 86 restaurants.

This holiday season, Groupon is on a mission to sprinkle instant magic into your last-minute gifting!

Moneycorp ("the Company" or "the Group"), one of the world's leading cross border payments businesses, today announces the appointment of three new senior executives.

Downtown in Business will host a parliamentary reception with Leaders, CEX’s and senior leadership teams from Manchester and Leeds City Council at The House of Commons on Monday 29th January 2024.

Emma Black Chartered FCSI, Co-Founder and CEO of Cascade Cash Management, has been appointed new president of the CISI North East Committee. Emma takes over from Peter Douglas Chartered FCSI.

India-based Chartered Accountancy firm Pipara & Co LLP got enlisted at the Isle of Man, a Crown-dependent Island nation.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has begun bringing into use four 50-person lifts as part of its +£50m project to build a state-of-the-art new security screening hall for customers.

Emily Stubbs, senior policy and projects manager at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC), said: “While vacancies continue to decline, labour market pressures remain high, with pay growth once again outpacing inflation.