Business News

Birmingham continues to be a compelling investment destination despite a string of pressures facing businesses, according to a major economic report released today.

Odoo S.A., a leading provider of integrated business software, have announced a €500 million transaction led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital, with participation from BlackRock, Mubadala Investment Company, HarbourVest Partners, AVP, and Alkeon.

Shaneisha Dodson, the Founder and CEO of Brilliant Girl, a Black-owned company that sells dolls, books, and other inspirational educational products for girls of colour, is celebrating just two years in business with thousands of dolls already sold.

One of the West Midlands leading financial specialists has completed a management buy-in with Directors Ian Butler and James Vickers taking equal shares in Margetts Wealth Management.

The Student Energy Group (TSEG) has been crowned ‘Property Tech Company of the Year’ at the prestigious UK Business Tech Awards in London last night.

Free Free, a £70M+ impact female empowerment movement, officially launches in the UK to mark Women's Entrepreneurship Day.

DP World and SailGP have announced a groundbreaking global logistics partnership, with DP World becoming SailGP's Global Smart Logistics Partner.

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.