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Two firms interested in buying JLR's Browns Lane site
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Two companies have expressed an interest in buying Jaguar’s historic Browns Lane site – potentially safeguarding hundreds of jobs.
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Shropshire is chosen as 'zero waste' champion in recycling drive
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Shropshire has been picked as a showcase for how the Ƶ can eliminate waste after it was named one of six “zero waste places” by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
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Warning over hidden health perils of new 'green' industries
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Newly-established “green” industries could be responsible for future health complaints in workers, a trade union health and safety boss has warned.
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Four out of five manufacturing firms have frozen employees' pay
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More than four out of five manufacturing firms have frozen the pay of their staff, the highest figure for more than 20 years.
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Recycling king DS Smith shares surge after half-year profits “substantially ahead” of expectations
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The Ƶ’s largest producer of recycled paper and corrugated packaging saw shares surge more than ten per cent after it forecast half-year profits “substantially ahead” of expectations.
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BAE Systems facing cost headache over looming court case
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Bosses at defence giant BAE Systems said it was too early to judge the potential cost of a looming Serious Fraud Office (SFO) prosecution over bribery allegations.
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Vertu Motors delivers near-50 per cent rise in interim profits
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Vertu Motors, the hard-driving group behind the growing Bristol Street Motors brand, overcame economic malaise to deliver a near-50 per cent rise in interim profits.
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£8m competition to kick-start fuel cell technology
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A new £8 million competition to stimulate a breakthrough in the potentially huge fuel cell sector could open doors for West Midland firms.
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Battle to save LDV will be resolved 'sooner than later'
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The marathon battle to save mothballed Birmingham van-maker LDV looks likely to be resolved “sooner rather than later”, according to administrators.
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Deal secures future of Vauxhall’s two plants in Ƶ
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A deal to secure the future of Vauxhall’s two Ƶ plants has been agreed with the car giant’s new owner, in return for cost savings, including a two-year pay freeze.
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Former GKN workers called to aid history project
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Former employees of engineering giant GKN are being asked to come forward to recollect their working experiences of the Heath Street screw manufacturer.
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Senior die sinker Pete Harris retires after 41 years
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A senior die sinker known by colleagues as “the chief” has retired after 41 years at one of the city’s oldest manufacturing companies.
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Redditch print firm bought out of administration by Acraman
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An established West Midlands printing firm that was hit by a downturn in business because of the recession after 70 years of trading, has been purchased out of administration as a going concern.
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Fuel duty raises factory gate prices
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Factory gate prices jumped last month as the Treasury’s latest hike in fuel duty came into force.
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Firms to gather at RAF Cosford to get key advice on aerospace and defence contracts
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One of the largest aerospace and defence gatherings ever held in the West Midlands is due to take place this week.
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Lichfield Staircase Manufacturing innovates to beat downturn
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A staircase-maker has diversified into bespoke steel balustrades, handrails and lighting to beat the effects of the economic downturn.
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Zincast Foundry in order and jobs boost
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A traditional die casting firm has turned a £17,000 grant into a £800,000 order, and is set to create new jobs.
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Leading Birmingham industrialist was ‘best of British’
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Birmingham industrialist Peter Hollings, former chairman of Dowding & Mills, has died aged 84.
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Shadow energy minister warns of West Midland power crisis
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The West Midland economy could be among the hardest hit by any potential shortfall in the Ƶ power supply because of its energy-intensive manufacturing sector, according to shadow energy minister Greg Clark.
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General Motors looking to sell back its steering business
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General Motors will look to sell the steering business it took back from former parts subsidiary Delphi under a deal that closed this week, the car maker said in a letter to its suppliers.
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Tata shares offer breakthrough in fight to secure funding
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Jaguar Land Rover parent group Tata Motors has announced a major breakthrough in its fight to secure new funding.
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Jazz debut produces a good vibe for Ƶ car industry
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The first British-built Jazz has driven off the assembly line at Honda’s factory in Swindon.
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JLR negotiates advance of funding for £175m
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Jaguar Land Rover secured a further multi-million pound tranche of funding yesterday with the help of its Indian owner, Tata Motors.
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Fifty-three job losses announced at GKN Driveline’s Erdington car component factory
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Birmingham’s flailing automotive industry was struck with more devastating news yesterday as more than 50 job losses were announced at a car component factory.
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