Business News

Music's contribution to UK economy must be celebrated, but more work is required to ensure Midlands is not left behind.

Professional body and educational charity the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has announced UK Financial Planning Week (27 January – 2 February 2025) as an opportunity for financial planners to give back to their communities.

Orion Innovation ("Orion"), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, has appointed Garima Singh as its Chief People Officer (CPO).

Typhoo Tea is set to appoint administrators as the 120-year-old brand's sales slump, losses widen and debts rise.

Dudley businesses enjoyed a masterclass in selling their goods and services around the world at an exporting roadshow.

A medtech firm which has developed a safety device to prevent medical complications during childbirth and surgery has been named the winner of a competition hosted by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

A leading Irish recruitment professional has been recognised in the global industry honours list, Global Power 150; Women in Staffing 2024, just published.

Hannah Gurga (pic), Director General at ABI, said: “The Chancellor has set out a bold package of reforms for the UK’s financial services, and we welcome the ambition to boost growth and competitiveness.

Philip Jenks, who has held leadership roles in the financial services industry for more than 50 years, has been named as a non-executive director (NED) for Chetwood Financial Limited, trading as Chetwood Bank.

More than 600 businesses in the West Midlands have unlocked £2.5m of investment through a programme aiming to boost SME growth through finance, with a further £24m on the horizon, it was revealed.

Vattenfall, the leading European energy company, hosted an exclusive seminar at their London headquarters, bringing together representatives from London councils, Healthcare NHS Trusts, and social infrastructure investment organisations.

ViFi, a new virtual finance office, which combines the ease of a virtual accounting platform with an expert in-house UK team has been launched by chartered accounts Streets today.

Dublin Chamber welcomes yesterday’s decision in the High Court to lift the summer passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

Geekplus, the global leader in mobile robot and smart logistics solutions, is honoured to announce its first win at the prestigious Robotics & Automation Awards, held in London.

Football merchandise plays a crucial role in the sport’s global culture, and as a result, it has become a thriving industry.

FE Systems is a rapidly rising IT company based in London, United Kingdom.