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IoD West Midlands Annual Dinner

IoD West Midlands Annual Dinner

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Danielle Hicks

15:05, 25 JAN 2017
Updated14:11, 26 JAN 2017

Calum Nisbet, IoD; Sir John Peace, Paul Kehoe, CEO, Birmingham Airport. (Image: Publicity Picture)1 of 5
John Phillips, Sue Hurrell, IoD; Stephen Peak, Coventry University. (Image: Publicity Picture)2 of 5
Geoff and Andrea Williams, Jane and Richard Bisiker. (Image: Publicity Picture)3 of 5
Sir Dominic Cadbury, Lady Cadbury, Jason Wouhra, East End Foods. (Image: Publicity Picture)4 of 5
Dominic Laver, Alex Asher. (Image: Publicity Picture)5 of 5

Transport Bournemouth Airport workers vote to strike over pay The transport hub says it is in talks with Unite and is hoping an agreement can be reached ahead of the industrial action

Economist Bridget Rosewell appointed to West Midlands review

She will work with the region's mayor Richard Parker to deliver a review into major infrastructure projects

Proposal for 200 North Somerset homes refused

Councillors warned the plans came with no supporting infrastructure

'Collaborative working will define the next generation' says engineering chief

The Grimsby-centred consortium is poised to harness the potential of significant industrial investments

Recruitment drive launched by Advance Northumberland as building work ramps up

Economic Development

Advance Northumberland is behind a number of key regeneration schemes in the county as well as housing schemes

Industrial Government takes control of ��Ƶ's third largest steelworks in bid to save 1,450 jobs The high court confirmed on Thursday that Speciality Steel – previously part of Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel business – would face a compulsory liquidation

How Fire Risk Assessments protect businesses, people and premises

Walker Fire helps businesses remain prepared, legally compliant, and better protected

Plymouth Hoe big wheel attraction gets four-year stay permission

Leisure & Touism

The wheel will be in operation from March until September each year

Profits rise at Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies on Teesside following major restructure

Company Results

The year saw a major global restructure following a review of the group's Small Scale business unit

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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions

Companies welcoming new arrivals include Sunderland’s Business Improvement Districts, DPP Planning, RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, Womble Bond Dickinson and Reward Funding

Nvidia earnings report will test if its valuation holds up and market has AI wrong

Nvidia holds a unique position as a proxy for the entire AI investment boom, but its upcoming earnings report could test whether the stock market's bullish narrative holds up

Bournemouth Airport workers vote to strike over pay

The transport hub says it is in talks with Unite and is hoping an agreement can be reached ahead of the industrial action

Economist Bridget Rosewell appointed to West Midlands review

She will work with the region's mayor Richard Parker to deliver a review into major infrastructure projects

Seasalt reports 'impressive performance' boosted by overseas growth

Retail & High Street

The Cornish fashion brand known for its sustainability values has posted a rise in revenues for the latest financial year

WH Smith shares nose dive after accounting error wipes millions from profits

Retail & Consumer

The accounting error could wipe tens of millions of pounds from profits

Inflation rises more than expected in July driven largely by air fares

The Bank of England is forecasting that inflation will increase further this year

Defence firm Leonardo reopens return to work to programme

The scheme is being run across the company's sites in Bristol, Edinburgh, Luton, Southampton, Newcastle, Lincoln and Basildon

Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers Capital Gains Tax on homes worth more than 1.5billion

Rachel Reeves is considering imposing capital gains tax on the sale of houses above 1.5bn as she looks to fill a 40bn hole in the public finances.

Airbus workers to stage strikes amid pay dispute

Unite members at the aerospace giant's ��Ƶ sites in Filton and Broughton are set to walk out in the coming weeks

Monzo to follow Klarna and Revolut with launch of mobile service

The London-based firm is looking to offer a Monzo-branded service to its over 12 million in account holders.

People are missing out on £37,000 because they're too scared to invest in stocks

The Moneybox financial confidence index found that savers are becoming increasingly risk-averse, with just 11 per cent of individuals opting to transfer their money from savings to active investments.

Close Brothers shares downgraded despite Supreme Court victory in motor finance case

The FTSE 250-listed bank's stock rating was lowered to 'Sector Perform', down from previous 'Outperform' expectations

1,000-bed Hinkley Point C campus near M5 moves step forward

The construction workforce at the new nuclear power station is expected to reach its peak over the next 18 months

Lucozade and Ribena maker says outlook 'positive' despite climate concerns

SB&F has reported a boost in profit but warned over escalating temperatures impacting the business

Starling Bank acquires ��Ƶ fintech Ember to enhance small business services

Banking & Finance

The London-based firm said as part of the takeover, Ember's tax and bookkeeping software will be built into Starling's app and online bank.