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Birmingham law firms showing signs of growth according to report
Professional Services
Birmingham’s legal sector is continuing to flourish - despite economic pressures and additional legislation impacting upon law firms.
Bentley delivers 22 per cent global growth in 2012
Manufacturing
Bentley saw its sales soar by more than 20 per cent in 2012, marking a successful year for the Crewe-based luxury car maker.
Solihull College secures JLR employee learning contract
Economic Development
Solihull College has secured a contract with Jaguar Land Rover to manage its Employee Learning Scheme for a further two years.
Ex-vicar David Collyer in charity accounting row is declared bankrupt
Economic Development
A former vicar who agreed to pay £800,000 back to a charity for his involvement in a £1.9 million black hole in its accounts has been declared bankrupt.
Law firm Harrison Clark announces merger with Rickerbys
Professional Services
Three counties law firm Harrison Clark is set for further expansion after announcing a merger with Cheltenham and Reading-based Rickerbys.
Logistics firm fined £300,000 after worker crushed to death by lorry
Economic Development
A Willenhall logistics company has been fined £300,000 after one of its drivers was killed by a runaway lorry.
Libor system used to calculate compensation for victim of Gary Hexley scandal
Economic Development
Staffordshire pensioner Bill Shackleford – awarded £30,000 after a two-year battle over the Gary Hexley scandal – was ‘shocked’ to discover his compensation was calculated using the much discredited Libor rate.
Green light for driving tests at Halfords
Economic Development
Plans to offer driving tests from branches of Midlands-based retailer Halfords have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.
New clubhouse for Pype Hayes golf course set for approval
Economic Development
Birmingham golfers are set for a new clubhouse almost four years after their previous facilities were destroyed in an arson attack.
Worcestershire LEP brings in new blood
Economic Development
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership has made a raft of new appointments to both its main LEP board and the business board.
Jobs saved as deal struck to buy BI Composites
Economic Development
A total of 120 Midland workers at a cash-stricken firm have received a huge New Year tonic – with their jobs saved after nearly two months under administration.
MG Motor º£½ÇÊÓƵ predicting further growth after rising sales in 2013
Manufacturing
MG has predicted a buoyant 2013 following a year which saw it become the fastest growing British automotive brand in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Birmingham Law Centre faces closure in biggest challenge of 100-year history
Economic Development
A charity which provides legal advice and assistance to some of the most disadvantaged members of society is facing the threat of closure.
Meriden MP Caroline Spelman calls for enquiry into Solihull breast cancer surgeon
Economic Development
Former Environment Minister Caroline Spelman has demanded a public inquiry into Birmingham surgeon Ian Paterson, who is being investigated over claims he carried out unnecessary and inappropriate breast operations.
Record breaking year for Land Rover after sales surge
Economic Development
Land Rover is celebrating a record-breaking performance after clocking up its best sales figures in more than 60 years.
Birmingham strip club land dispute heading back to court
Economic Development
A bitter battle between two Birmingham club bosses over who owns a lucrative strip of land outside a city centre lap dancing venue is heading back to court.
Cost of legal education 'is barrier to minorities'
Economic Development
It may be easier for ethnic minorities to climb the ladder of the legal profession than it used to be, but the rising cost of higher education now poses a new stumbling block to progress.
China drives production rise at Morgan Motor Company
Economic Development
One of the few remaining Midland car-makers has revealed ambitious plans for a 50 per cent rise in production in 2013 – which will mean it has doubled in three years
John Lewis boss: We don't fear new branch
Economic Development
The man at the helm of John Lewis’s Solihull store has said he has nothing to fear from the new £100 million New Street station store just seven miles down the road.
The University of Warwick scientist hoping to discover 'Earth 2'
Economic Development
A Midland scientist is to form part of a special space mission endeavouring to boldly go in search of Earth-like planets in other solar systems.
Skip firm fined following death of worker
Economic Development
A West Bromwich skip company has been fined £45,000 and ordered to pay £125,000 costs for safety breaches - more than six years after a worker died when he was run over by a 13-tonne shovel loader.
Aston Martin gears up to celebrate a century
Manufacturing
The James Bond film franchise might be celebrating 50 years but the famous spy’s favourite car maker marks its centenary next year.
Birmingham BrewDog pub launched
Economic Development
Birmingham’s first BrewDog pub has opened its doors for business.
Epwin Group merger cleared by Competition Commission
Banking & Finance
The Epwin Group has been cleared by the Competition Commission to go ahead with its merger with Latium businesses.