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The National Wealth Fund will unlock over £70 billion in private investment to help deliver economic growth, make Britain a clean energy superpower, and strengthen the defence sector, the Chancellor has confirmed.

Yesterday (March 18) marked one year since easyJet launched its Birmingham base in March 2024.

In January 2014, Jamie woke up paralysed from the waist down due to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

Almost one-third (31%) of employees dislike work team-building activities, according to a new survey by workplace expert Acas.

Chetwood Bank, the UK-based digital challenger bank, is launching a new range of fixed rate savings accounts to give new and existing customers a choice of short-, medium- and long-term options with great interest rates.

Regulators will be summoned into Downing Street today (Monday 17 March) as the Chancellor unveils an action plan to deliver on the pledge to cut the administrative cost of regulation on business by a quarter, make Britain the best place to do business and drive economic growth.

Ahead of the first race of the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World championship, which kicked in Melbourne, Atlassian Williams Racing announced a major multi-year partnership with Brillio, the global technology consulting and service company.

2025 looks to be a pivotal year for attracting new talent into the electrification sector, according to one of the UK’s leading recruitment experts.

Reacting to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Emily Stubbs, Head of Policy at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC), said: “GDP shrinking in January and tepid growth over the last three months will be disappointing news to the Government this morning.

A leading trade body for manufacturers has welcomed its first financial services member into its ranks.

Applications are now open for young professionals working for businesses in Lichfield to apply for a fully-funded 12-month membership of the Future Faces Chamber of Commerce – backed by Lichfield District Council.

Up to 300,000 people, including those with side hustles, will no longer need to file a Self-Assessment tax return, tax minister James Murray was expected to announce in a speech.

Acas (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) has appointed Niall Mackenzie as its new Chief Executive.

Smartkem (Nasdaq: SMTK), which is seeking to change the world of electronics with a new class of transistor technology, announced that it has appointed Jonathan Watkins as Chief Operating Officer (COO), with responsibility for global operations and strategic partnerships.

As IMO Car Wash marked its 60th anniversary on March 8th, the world's favourite car wash is celebrating in style—dressed in its bold new blue identity and unveiling a wave of cutting-edge innovations designed to deliver even better performance, value, and quality for drivers everywhere. 

In April 2025, employers’ National Insurance contribution (NIC) rates will rise, impacting staff costs, cash flow and margins for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).