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S&U points to increase in loans as signs of economic recovery
Economic Development
Solihull-based credit company reveals strong performance in interim statement
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Jaguar Land Rover sets up in Brazil
Opinion
Premium car maker Jaguar Land Rover announced a £240m investment in Brazil to set up a new manufacturing plant there.
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Watchdog slams Government's regional economic growth policies as Chancellor delivers statement
Economic Development
The National Audit Office has criticised the Government's regional growth plans as Chancellor George Osborne announced measures to back high streets and cut youth unemployment
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Jaguar Land Rover confirms plan to open £240m factory in Brazil
Economic Development
South American factory to have an annual production capacity of 24,000 vehicles and employ 400 people.
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George Osborne's message - the future is bright but be very afraid
Opinion
Political Editor Jonathan Walker gives his instant analysis of Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement
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British people are dipping into their savings
Opinion
Households are pulling money out of their savings accounts at the fastest rate in recent times.
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Rethinking the economy
Opinion
George Osborne's autumn statement suggests that recovery is now well established and that all we need to do is keep cutting expenditure and we will be fine.
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Concerns remain over access to finance as more firms seek funding
Economic Development
Nearly one in five Midland companies say cash-flow is crippling their businesses as the lending squeeze continues to cause headaches for some firms.
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Strong demand and headcount at manufacturers
Manufacturing
Sector continues to bounce back according to new research, with demand for skills high
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John Wyn-Evans: Why the bankers have my sympathy
Banking & Finance
Economic policy has to be based on something, and economic data is the best source.
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Reshoring really is happening - but not as much as first thought
Opinion
Around one in six firms are bringing production back home, driven by concerns over costs, quality and turnaround times
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What are the economic realities of recovery?
Opinion
The last week has been peculiar in the variety of messages being presented as to where we are in the economic cycle.
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Keep our interest rates low and the Governor’s dream could come true
Opinion
Start saying it above a whisper – the fortunes of the West Midlands seem to be taking an upward turn.
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BDO and EEF hold Manufacturing Discussion Dinner
Economic Development
BDO and the EEF held a Manufacturing Discussion Dinner at Edmunds Fine Dining in Brindleyplace.
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1,000th Morgan 3 Wheeler body rolls off production line
Manufacturing
The Premier Group – which has become a global name since creating the London 2012 Olympic Torch – reaches milestone with the Morgan Motor Car Company
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Work starts on WMG Composites Research Centre
Commercial Property
The centre builds on WMG’s work with the West Midlands’ automotive supply chain to take advantage of new lightweight vehicle technologies
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PMI data reveals rise in West Midlands activity
Economic Development
More growth in the private sector economy at the start of the fourth quarter
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Manufacturing and exports - the reality below the good news
Opinion
Before we get too carried away, let’s not forget that we are still a long way from the point we were at prior to the calamitous decline
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Plans for new £36m training centre in Coventry
Economic Development
More than £36 million is being invested to create an elite training centre to help bridge the engineering skills gap.
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West Midlands growth prospects on the rise
Economic Development
A new report predicts the West Midlands economy will grow 2.4 per cent next year
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Birmingham tech company Delcam set to be bought by US firm Autodesk for £172 million
Economic Development
Small Heath-based firm is said to have reached an agreement  with the California outfit that will enable Autodesk Development to acquire Delcam’s entire issued share capital at £20.75 per share
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£2.2m funding to help West Midlands manufacturers expand
Manufacturing
Additional money to assist a further 390 manufacturers across the region
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New law on city deals needed
Economic Development
An independent commission should decide how funding for local councils is distributed.
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US computer firm sets up European base in West Midlands
Economic Development
A team of sales and engineering personnel will be based at the new West Midlands headquarters and several more positions could be created over the coming months
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