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Birmingham Post Business Awards 2017 finalists

Birmingham Post Business Awards 2017 finalists

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Economic Development

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Danielle Hicks

15:27, 4 OCT 2017
Updated17:13, 15 JAN 2019

Richard Thompson, Andy Wilkinson, Shari Bryan, Ross Williams, Olga Homer (Image: Birmingham Mail)1 of 13
Michael Stace, Harry Jawanda, Craig Osman, Gary Lewis (Image: Birmingham Mail)2 of 13
JD, Anne-Marie Eden, Kathryn Davis, Howard Turner (Image: Birmingham Mail)3 of 13
Birmingham Post Business Awards finalists meeting up for Champagne and canapes at Canalside, Birmingham (Image: Birmingham Mail)4 of 13
Vicki Murcott, Philip Calcutt, Mark Wingfield, Mark Woolaston (Image: Birmingham Mail)5 of 13
Kinga Kopycinska, David Barton, Andrew Lane, Matt Tipper (Image: Birmingham Mail)6 of 13
Sarah Gill, Michael Forbes, Tim Lawrence (Image: Birmingham Mail)7 of 13
Jessica Laycock, Stuart Price, David Simms (Image: Birmingham Mail)8 of 13
Steve George, Ian Vickers, Joanne Yapp-Pennino (Image: Birmingham Mail)9 of 13
Jordan Eastwood, James Adie, James Martin (Image: Birmingham Mail)10 of 13
Andy Taylor, Adam Barrie, James Sophwit, Alan Lusty (Image: Birmingham Mail)11 of 13
Millie Walker, Dean Robertson (Image: Birmingham Mail)12 of 13
Michelle Maccormack and Nicky Aston (Image: Birmingham Mail)13 of 13

North West Plans to transform waterfront land called 'one of the best development sites in region' move forward 'It's about getting people to spend more time in the area'

Former club chairman claims Sunderland housing plan will 'landlock Stadium of Light forever'

Business of Sport

The former club chairman is urging supporters, residents and businesses to submit their own objections to the Sheepfolds housing scheme

Wales bucks ��Ƶ trend with a fall in unemployment

However, Wales has the lowest employment rate of any ��Ƶ nation or region

Economy Private sector activity falling in Yorkshire and Humber, survey suggests The NatWest Yorkshire and Humber Business Activity Index reported a rise in confidence from business owners

Wales bucks ��Ƶ trend with a fall in unemployment

However, Wales has the lowest employment rate of any ��Ƶ nation or region

Plans to transform waterfront land called 'one of the best development sites in region' move forward

'It's about getting people to spend more time in the area'

Controversial Cornwall homeless pods plan scrapped

The £2m scheme for 10 modular units on the outskirts of Truro was met with anger when it was revealed earlier this year

Stockport County stadium expansion set for approval

Economic Development

Project had faced objections from wildlife campaigners

West Midlands West Midlands has country's second-highest unemployment rate Latest ONS data paints stark picture for region as 'vacancies sit below pre-pandemic levels'

Red Bull takes over Newcastle Falcons and rename club in 'landmark' move

Business of Sport

The Austrian group, which is already involved in a number of other sports, is hoping to turn around the fortunes of the struggling North East team

Administrators lined up for troubled Thames Water

The ��Ƶ's biggest water supplier says 'constructive' discussions with its stakeholders continue

Billionaire Issa brothers' EG Group sells Italian arm to consortium for £367m

The Blackburn-headquartered group, which was co-founded by billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa and is now co-owned by private equity giant TDR Capital, has agreed terms with a consortium of established Italian operators

Dishoom sold to firm backed by LVMH in mega deal for popular ��Ƶ restaurant chain

Dishoom has agreed a deal for an undisclosed sum with US-based L Catterton in a move which will see founders Shamil Thakrar and Kavi Thakrar dilute their stakes

North West Urban Splash and igloo Regeneration to lead Liverpool Festival Gardens housing project The development zone of the 90-acre site extends to 27 acres

Pair of pharmacies sold to enable retirement

Sites have been bought by growing family-run business

Private sector activity falling in Yorkshire and Humber, survey suggests

The NatWest Yorkshire and Humber Business Activity Index reported a rise in confidence from business owners

��Ƶ recruiter PageGroup faces profit drop but holds steady on annual targets

The FTSE 250 recruitment firm saw operating profit tumble to £2.1m in the six months to 30 June from £28.4m a year earlier after booking around £13m of restructuring charges.

Jeremy Clarkson's Farmer's Dog pub strikes deal with Butcombe

The South West-based craft brewer met with the television presenter's team last summer before the pub opened to the public

Rolls-Royce seals £4.3bn deal as it offloads ��Ƶ pension scheme

Rolls-Royce has agreed a £4.3bn deal with insurance specialist Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) to offload its ��Ƶ pension scheme

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta's debt burden hit £54k last year - but organisers positive about future

The annual event returns to Bristol this weekend and is expected to attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators

Netflix ��Ƶ's profits soar as Brits opt to pay extra for ad-free viewing

The streaming service's ��Ƶ arm reported pre-tax profits of £63m for 2024, up from the £60.6m it achieved in 2023 - the previous record

Bellway completes more homes but calls on Government to help first-time buyers

The developer said demand had tailed off in the final quarter and that it is still seeing planning delays

Royal London reports robust profit growth and successful BPA market entry in first half of 2025

The insurance company recorded a 15 per cent rise in pre-tax profit to £166m, compared to £144m in 2024, crediting its higher business sales and bulk purchase annuity buy ins.

Flutter raises profit guidance after record quarter driven by US boom

The world's largest online sports betting operator saw revenues rise 16 per cent to $4.2bn (£3.12bn) in the three months to June 30, and earnings jumped 25 per cent to $919m

Mayor says ‘compulsory purchase’ could be used in Old Trafford land impasse

Commercial Property

Reports of a stand-off over the value of land vital to stadium plans

Bank of England cuts interest rates

Bank Of England

Bank warns inflation will increase further

US data centre company in plans for another major investment in Wales

Vantage Data Centers has secured planning consent for a major data centre project in the Vale of Glamorgan

Housebuilder Eccleston Homes says 'broken planning system' and interest rates led to 'disappointing' results

Eccleston Homes, which is owned by Kevin Marren and operates in the North West of England, has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.2m for the 12 months to 31 October 2024

First test for new tram line through city centre

Metro extension will ultimately serve Birmingham City's Sports Quarter

TalkTalk's huge losses revealed for first time as struggling firm loses 420,000 customers

New accounts for the Salford-headquartered group filed with Companies House have revealed its pre-tax losses surged from £153m to £465m in the year to 28 February, 2025.