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Racing trio recruited for Jaguar F-TYPE testing
Manufacturing
Renowned racing drivers Martin Brundle, Christian Danner and Justin Bell have been signed-up by Jaguar to put its new F-TYPE sportscar through its paces.
Aston Martin 'still in need of major buyer' despite £150m deal
Manufacturing
Experts have predicted Investindustrial will prove a valuable partner for Aston Martin - but as a stepping stone towards a larger owner - after agreeing a £150 million injection.
Innovation Vouchers scheme extended
Economic Development
Midland SMEs are being urged to bid for a slice of Government funding to help them develop new ideas, improve processes and target new markets.
Lucky seven get £50k slice of Growth Fund to innovate and invest in future
Economic Development
Seven aspiring start-ups were given a major boost towards dreams of job creation at a Dragons’ Den-style event which saw £350,000 given away.
Chiltern Trains reveals new faster service from Birmingham to London
Economic Development
Birmingham’s main business district looks set to capitalise on a new faster train service linking Snow Hill station with London.
MG adds to its dealer network
Economic Development
MG’s dealer network has continued to grow with the opening of the sixth outlet to sell the Birmingham built cars this year.
Million pound flagship Jaguar project cancelled
Economic Development
Jaguar has pulled the plug on its £1 million C-X75 supercar - blaming the ongoing global economic downturn for the decision.
Birmingham part of º£½ÇÊÓƵ roll out for Dutch fitness firm Fit For Free
Economic Development
A Dutch gym chain is opening its doors for business in Birmingham after acquiring the former Carrefour Health Club site in Maypole.
DfT rapped by Audit Office over West Coast Main Line franchise fiasco
Economic Development
The Department for Transport has come under fire from the National Audit Office for its handling of the competition to let the Intercity West Coast franchise.
Handelsbanken agrees £30m finance deal for Hortons’ Estate
Banking & Finance
Birmingham-based Hortons’ Estate has agreed a £30 million finance package with Handelsbanken.
Investindustrial pays £150m for 37.5% stake in Aston Martin
Manufacturing
Aston Martin has announced Italian private equity fund Investindustrial is to buy a share of the firm for £150m.
Aston Martin confirms it is in 'advanced talks' with investors
Economic Development
Aston Martin has confirmed it is in advanced talks with potential investors to secure an injection of capital.
Growing insurance broker makes acquisition
Banking & Finance
Birmingham insurance broker RV Wallis & Co has acquired D Lawson & Son (Insurances), a general insurance broking business based in Acocks Green.
Midven invests in TR Fleet
Banking & Finance
Fleet management specialist TR Fleet celebrated its second anniversary with confirmation of a £300,000 investment by Birmingham-based venture finance company Midven.
New leadership team for Yorkshire Bank
Banking & Finance
Yorkshire Bank has announced a new business and private banking leadership team in the Midlands.
Accountants confident of recovery
Banking & Finance
Three quarters of accountants in the Midlands are confident the economy will start to recover during 2013, according to a survey conducted by insolvency experts, Cranfield Business Recovery.
Entrepreneur cooks up expansion
Banking & Finance
A Northampton-based entrepreneur who opened his first franchise pizza outlet at the age of 18 has added two more Pizza Hut Delivery outlets to his portfolio with the support of HSBC’s Birmingham-based franchise unit and the bank’s Birmingham Commercial team.
Funding package helps property firm's new build project
Banking & Finance
A Birmingham property development company is constructing its first site of new build houses after securing a £1.2 million funding package from Lloyds TSB Commercial.
New partner at Harrison Clark
Professional Services
Regional law firm Harrison Clark has welcomed Adam Finch as partner and head of financial services litigation, based in Cheltenham.
Practice manager joins Solihull BID
Professional Services
Helen Gamble, practice manager at Wallace Robinson & Morgan Solicitors, has joined the board of Solihull Business Improvement District with the aim of working with the BID to promote the wide range of businesses located in the town centre, with a particular emphasis on Solihull’s wealth of professional service firms.
New director at EGL
Professional Services
Law firm Emms Gilmore Liberson (EGL) has announced the arrival of Terry Dickson, a familiar face around the Birmingham property scene.
Bevan Brittan advise on Green Deal completion
Professional Services
Law firm Bevan Brittan has advised Birmingham City Council on the completion of its Green Deal procurement with Carillion Energy Services.
Birmingham Law Society raises the bar
Professional Services
Birmingham Law Society has teamed up with Birmingham Civil Justice Centre and two of the largest sets of barristers’ chambers in the country to launch a new advocacy project aimed at raising standards of basic advocacy among junior lawyers.
Star unlocks new planet's secrets
Economic Development
The secrets of one of the Solar System’s most mysterious bodies – a newly discovered planet – have been revealed thanks to a Midland scientist.