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Marketing Birmingham’s commercial members meeting

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Economic Development

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Danielle Hicks

12:37, 12 NOV 2015

Jen Woolmer, Interstate; Madeleine Tye, Interstate; Rosalind Wilson, Birmingham Hippodrome; Gill Allen, Birmingham Museums. (Image: Edward Moss)1 of 7
Ellie Griffiths, CBSO; Beth Sadler, Priory Rooms; Andrew Davies, Barber Institute; Heidi Ferguson, Edgbaston Stadium. (Image: Edward Moss)2 of 7
Hina Simpson, Radisson Blu; Chris Brown, Barques PR; Tara Sanchez, Botanical Gardens; Sandra Binnion, Botanical Gardens. (Image: Edward Moss)3 of 7
Jenna Hadley, ICC; Hannah James, Alexander Theatre; Lucy Darby, circusMASH. (Image: Edward Moss)4 of 7
Kate Kinson, Johnsons Coaches; Steph Mynett, Marketing Birmingham; Sarah Johnson, Johnsons Coaches. (Image: Edward Moss)5 of 7
Laura Davis, Malmaison; Kate Jeffries, nitenite; Emma Larkin, Hotel La Tour. (Image: Edward Moss)6 of 7
Serena Tutt, Selfridges; Sam Watts, Selfridges; Saranne Moreno, Birmingham Children's Hospital. (Image: Edward Moss)7 of 7

North West Manchester economy thrives as other ��Ƶ cities face growth challenges, Oxford Economics finds A new report praises Manchester's city centre growth and knowledge firms and argues 'nowhere has the productivity slowdown been more apparent than in London'

Cardiff Parkway site ticks all the right boxes for potential major investment says Rolls-Royce

The Cardiff Parkway project would deliver a new four platform mainline train station integrated into a 900,000 sq ft business park

Jobs roadshow to highlight 'huge' opportunities in green economy

North East Major Kim McGuinnes has talked of the "clear disconnect" in young people's awareness of well paid offshore jobs

Key works start on railway line set to 'transform' West Country

The government has confirmed it will help fund the Portishead railway project

Budget 2025: Chancellor refuses to rule out tax hikes for millions of Brits

Rachel Reeves said the country faced "big challenges", with many emerging since last year's £40bn tax hike on businesses and other groups

Energy Jobs roadshow to highlight 'huge' opportunities in green economy North East Major Kim McGuinnes has talked of the "clear disconnect" in young people's awareness of well paid offshore jobs

Manchester economy thrives as other ��Ƶ cities face growth challenges, Oxford Economics finds

A new report praises Manchester's city centre growth and knowledge firms and argues 'nowhere has the productivity slowdown been more apparent than in London'

Budget 2025: Chancellor refuses to rule out tax hikes for millions of Brits

Rachel Reeves said the country faced "big challenges", with many emerging since last year's £40bn tax hike on businesses and other groups

Welsh Government publishes £27bn draft budget for 2026-27

Welsh Government

The budget will require other party support to get through

Gloucestershire could need two new towns to meet district housing target

The Forest of Dean District Council's new local plan, which would be valid until 2045, is due to be considered by the cabinet this week

Deals Macquarie completes deal for Bristol and Birmingham Airport The Australian investment manager has acquired the stakes from Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Miracle growth for cleaning solution manufacturer

Monty Miracle has now begun trading internationally in Canada, as well as the USA, thanks to the Help to Grow: Management Course

Manchester economy thrives as other ��Ƶ cities face growth challenges, Oxford Economics finds

A new report praises Manchester's city centre growth and knowledge firms and argues 'nowhere has the productivity slowdown been more apparent than in London'

Nissan warns of £1.3bn operating loss expected this year as cost cutting prioritised

Chief financial officer Jeremie Papin says the manufacturer expects ongoing challenges

Pizza Hut ��Ƶ operator owed nearly £30m before collapse as 1,100 jobs lost

Insolvency and Administration

The company that took over Pizza Hut's restaurants in the ��Ƶ, DC London Pie, went into administration in October

Energy Jobs roadshow to highlight 'huge' opportunities in green economy North East Major Kim McGuinnes has talked of the "clear disconnect" in young people's awareness of well paid offshore jobs

East Yorkshire HR firm secures £100k to expand consultancy offer and create jobs

Founders of The HR Guru say they have spotted a gap in the market

Vianet hails strong first half performance despite difficult economic backdrop

Company Results

But the North East firm warned customers were taking a cautious approach to investment

Manchester economy thrives as other ��Ƶ cities face growth challenges, Oxford Economics finds

A new report praises Manchester's city centre growth and knowledge firms and argues 'nowhere has the productivity slowdown been more apparent than in London'

Salford’s £1bn skyscraper plan to be decided this week

Commercial Property

Tallest tower at 3,300-home scheme would be 78 storeys high

��Ƶ manufacturing output up for first time in a year as JLR restarts

Jaguar Land Rover

The S&P Global ��Ƶ manufacturing PMI survey showed overall activity in the ��Ƶ manufacturing sector was still in decline

Pizza Hut ��Ƶ operator owed nearly £30m before collapse as 1,100 jobs lost

Insolvency and Administration

The company that took over Pizza Hut's restaurants in the ��Ƶ, DC London Pie, went into administration in October

��Ƶ boatbuilder Princess Yachts announces more potential job losses

The company said it was "regrettably entering a consultation process" with a small percentage of its workforce

��Ƶ unemployment rate predicted to hit 5% next year

The EY forecast indicates the labour market is expected to experience further deterioration in the coming months

Business confidence at 'rock bottom' as tax rumours spook directors

The Institute of Directors' latest survey has uncovered the effect tax rumours are having on bosses' growth expectations

Location revealed for new Disused Tips Authority for Wales

Welsh Government

The new authority will create around 60 jobs

Macquarie completes deal for Bristol and Birmingham Airport

The Australian investment manager has acquired the stakes from Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Tech firm TT Electronics accuses shareholder DBay of having 'a different agenda' in move against takeover

The manufacturer announced yesterday that it had accepted an offer from rival Swiss firm Cicor

Majority of Eastern Airways staff made redundant as airline teeters on brink of collapse

Insolvency and Administration

Most of the firm's 330 staff have been made redundant as insolvency experts are expected to be appointed

Government announces £420m electricity discounts for heavy industry in moves welcomed by steel and manufacturing bosses

Glass factory boss says 'By cutting the costs of energy in this way, the Government is helping our industry to support thousands of jobs across the country'

Moonpig appoints Auto Trader's Catherine Faiers as next CEO

Retail & Consumer

Cards and gifts firm announced in June that Nickyl Raithatha was stepping down

��Ƶ house prices edge upwards amid Budget speculation

New research from Nationwide show that the cost of an average ��Ƶ house rose to £272,226 in October