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Apprenticeships are now a real alternative to University reveals new report…
The ability to earn while you learn and fast-tracking your career are two of the main reasons young people choose apprenticeships according to a new survey released today.
In-Comm Training, which supports over 2000 learners every year, asked two cohorts of students for their opinions on vocational learning and the results were emphatic, with 95% of respondents feeling that undertaking an apprenticeship has helped accelerate their career. Read the full story »
New awards to celebrate best of West Midlands’ tourism offer…
New regional awards celebrating the success of the West Midlands’ £12.6 billion tourism industry have been launched and are open for entries.
The West Midlands Tourism Awards will promote the strength of the local visitor economy …
Food just as Peppina used to make…
Angelo Fichera never forgot the food that his grandmother served him in Sicily as a boy and now years later he has opened an authentic Italian canteen in Swanage, Dorset and named it after her.
Peppina …
Could Spanish farmers show the way in mandatory milk contracts debate?
Spanish farmers appear to be happy with them, but plans to introduce mandatory milk contracts in the UK has provoked fears that greater regulation will result in increased market volatility and a reduction in competition.
Here, …
Haines Watts invests in new Birmingham home…
One of the West Midlands’ leading accountancy firms has relocated its Birmingham office to cope with recent expansion and demand from owner-managed and family-run businesses.
Haines Watts, which saw over 10% growth in the region during …
Midlands bucks trend of slump in commercial property investment…
Uncertainty over Brexit continues to impact all sectors of the UK economy, with commercial property investment levels seemingly no exception, according to a recent report from global property giant JLL.
But despite UK investment dropping by …
Lack of engineering skills MP is told…
Skills, skills, and skills – or the lack of them across the engineering sector in the region, was the message to MP Adrian Bailey from Black Country Chamber Platinum member, Lord Combustion Services this morning.
The …
Freight forwarder is driving force behind trike business success…
A Midlands shipping firm is the driving force behind a pioneering UK company which specialises in luxury trike conversions.
Global Freight Services has added Telford based AA Trikes to its growing portfolio of clients and is …
Hotel du Vin reveals £1m bedroom refurb…
Hotel du Vin Birmingham has undergone a £1million investment to refurbish its suite of 66 bedrooms. Each room has been given a completely unique look to reflect this season’s latest trends. A favourite with both …
Newly launched UK SIM only virtual mobile network aims to make communication simple, honest and affordable…
There’s something exciting about opening the freshly sealed box of a new mobile phone every 12 to 24 months, but the mobile phone-inclusive contracts can leave you feeling trapped and cash-strapped.
As the global mentality shifts …
£950,000, 70 jobs and a launch date – The Red House is almost here…
The much anticipated new gastro pub from the Parogon Group will officially open on Tuesday 10th September.
The Red House, in Lilleshall will be the seventh venue opened by the group and residents as far as Shropshire …
Joined-up approach vital for data requests…
The number of subject access requests (SARs) has increased massively since the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018, says Susan Hall, partner at Clarke Willmott LLP.
SARs allow people to request …
Immigration concerns post-Brexit highlighted at No5 seminar…
Legal immigration experts have expressed concern that the message is not getting across to EEA migrants in the UK that they must re-apply for residential status to remain in the country post-Brexit.
The issues came under …
Istria becomes the latest destination for Solmar Villas…
Solmar Villas has announced it has added one of The Adriatic’s unspoilt gems to its growing list of destinations.
The travel specialist will now be selling holidays to ten different villas in Istria, a heart-shaped peninsula …
Digbeth causes combine to take heart to new heights…
Three local causes have joined forces to host a brunch and Snowdon climb for residents of Birmingham’s first permanent night shelter. Evolve, a social enterprise café that provides work for young people facing barriers to …
Clarke Willmott appoints Head of Immigration…
Experienced lawyer Mandie Sewa has been appointed as Head of Business Immigration at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, where she joins as a partner.
With over 19 years’ experience in UK immigration and nationality law, …
PP’s outsourcing manufacturing offer helps Inventor-e create ten jobs as part of its 60% growth…
A specialist provider of point-of-use solutions to industrial manufacturers and the facilities management markets is tapping into support from a strategic manufacturing partner after seeing sales increase by 60% in the last year.
Solihull-based Inventor-e, which …
Catering Design Group welcomes cedaSAFE…
Daventry-based Catering Design Group (CDG) has become one of the first companies to sign up to the new cedaSAFE Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.
Launched last month by ceda, the body representing companies working in design, …
Employers warned on secret staff smartphone recordings…
Employers across the West Midlands are being warned their disciplinary procedures may be out of date when it comes to the rights of staff covertly recording conversations.
The alert has been issued by leading employment lawyer …
Summer renovations at Fairfield school, Backwell…
A programme of renovations is taking place at Fairfield School, Backwell this summer, including an all new purpose-built playground for the Reception class.
Children at Fairfield School, the independent day school and nursery in Backwell, will …
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New awards to celebrate best of West Midlands’ tourism offer…
New regional awards celebrating the success of the West Midlands’ £12.6 billion tourism industry have been launched and are open for entries.
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A Midlands shipping firm is the driving force behind a pioneering UK company which specialises in luxury trike conversions.
Global Freight Services has added Telford based AA Trikes to its growing portfolio of clients and is …
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