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GBCC's Quarterly Economic Survey event

GBCC's Quarterly Economic Survey event

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Economic Development

By

Danielle Hicks

13:19, 4 JUN 2015

Verity Stokes, Katie Bard; Louise Bennett, Birmingham Future Graduate Apprentice.1 of 7
Jerry Blackett, Birmingham Chambers of Commerce; Marcus Wright, RBS; Dr Steve McCabe, Birmingham City Business School; John Mortimer, Angela Mortimer.2 of 7
Stephen Robinson, Abbey College; Mark Round, RBS.3 of 7
David Baker, Blue Sky; Tony Hickson, RBS.4 of 7
John Lamb, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce; Peter Maskell, BHSF.5 of 7
George Barbrook, Leader PR; Julie O'Hare, Edgbaston Priory Club.6 of 7
Mike Tresham, BHSF; Neil Visani, Seetec; Mark Smith, Seetec.7 of 7

North West Decision on Greater Manchester's tallest skyscraper deferred after fiery meeting Councillors have voted to defer the decision to gain more information on several major concerns

North West Decision on Greater Manchester's tallest skyscraper deferred after fiery meeting Councillors have voted to defer the decision to gain more information on several major concerns

Tameside Council welcomes new chief executive

Emma Alexander is currently chief executive of Derbyshire County Council

Work nears completion on 23-storey tower block with sweeping views of Salford

The C2 tower block in Salford will have 196 apartments and a rooftop terrace for residents

Blackpool councillors clash over new holiday let rules that may hurt tourism sector

Rules came into force on April 1, 2023 but are only now resulting in difficulties for businesses

Economic inactivity in North East hits highest levels in more than 20 years

Unemployment in the North East fell to below the national average

North West Decision on Greater Manchester's tallest skyscraper deferred after fiery meeting Councillors have voted to defer the decision to gain more information on several major concerns

Military drone factory to open in South West, creating 100 jobs

German defence company Stark has confirmed it is expanding into the ��Ƶ

Builders merchants James Burrell hit by slump in construction sector

Company Results

The Gateshead family firm fell to a loss but said it had seen more positive trading early this year

Barclays fined and agrees voluntary payment over link to WealthTek

The FCA has fined the bank £3.1m after it failed to do sufficient checks on the firm

Demolition firm Thompsons of Prudhoe acquired by Yorkshire firm Ashcourt Group

The historic firm dates back to the 1940s and has been run by the family of its founders until now

Energy Government plans to cut energy costs for thousands of businesses The proposals are part of Labour's industrial strategy launched last month

AI Growth Zones 'could bring billions of pounds to Wales'

Wales hailed for green energy and for 'trove of potential sites'

��Ƶ's most powerful supercomputer comes online

The Bristol-based Isambard-AI machine is expected to help develop new medical cures and tools to cut emissions

Gary Neville's company Buzz 16 returns to profit after flagship show almost doubles in value

The turnaround at The Overlap producer, which was founded by the former footballer, comes after it posted a pre-tax loss in the prior 12 months

Welsh Tories commit to building an M4 relief road in South Wales

Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Transport and Infrastructure, Sam Rowlands, on why the project is needed after being ditched six years ago by the Welsh Government

��Ƶ unemployment rises and wage growth cools following Rachel Reeves' tax hikes

The estimate of employees on the payroll dropped by around 41,000 in June while the unemployment rate grew to 4.7%

Marie Claire owner Future on track as US advertising market improves

The FTSE-250 media group said trading for the three months to 30 June was in line with expectations

JLR cutting up to 500 management roles

Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar and Range Rover manufacturer says the move is 'part of normal business practice'

Drop off charges at ��Ƶ airports hits record high

A total of 11 airports have hiked their prices since last year with some now charging £1 per minute, according to the RAC

German defence tech firm to open military drone factory in ��Ƶ

German defence company Stark has confirmed it is expanding into the ��Ƶ

Furniture maker rescued from administration, saving 53 jobs

Insolvency and Administration

The company has been operating for nearly half a century

Inflation rise to 3.6% challenges Bank of England rate cut hopes

Retail & Consumer

Inflation rose to 3.6% in June, official figures show - the third month in a row that consumer prices have been above 3%

Thames Water slumps to £1.65bn loss as it prepares for hosepipe ban

Company Results

The utilities company has fallen from a multimillion-pound profit the year before, its annual results show

Huge chain with 280 branches Claire's could close third of stores

The company has appointed advisers

M3.agency expands into South West and North West

Birmingham advertising firm is targeting fresh growth with buyout deal and new office launch

Starling Bank considers US listing in blow to Rachel Reeves' fintech plans

The company's finance chief has said the firm is open to a listing on the US stock market

B&M's sees revenue growth under new CEO Tjeerd Jegen - but shares fall as analysts worry over margin pressures

The FTSE 250 company told markets this morning that overall revenue rose 4.4 per cent to £1.4bn in the 13 weeks to June 28