West Midlands Top Performing Schools Revealed
Discover the West Midlands secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE results, including state schools outperforming expectations. See the full league table data.
Discover the West Midlands secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE results, including state schools outperforming expectations. See the full league table data.
Sam Spoors, founder of Morpeth-based Talentheads, shares her journey from corporate recruitment to building a 10-strong team. Discover her insights on sector evolution, work-life balance, and why the North East business community is second to none.
Hull's Spencer Engineering Group reports a £4.3m pre-tax loss after a £5.1m impairment on a green energy investment, but sees a 15% turnover rise to £70m and a strong order book.
National Timber Group, the UK's largest independent timber distributor, enters administration with 561 redundancies and 13 site closures. Administrators launch urgent sale process.
North East business leaders deliver a mixed verdict on Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Winter Budget, with concerns over tax freezes but optimism for regional investment.
Discover Surrey Chambers of Commerce's December events including a Post-Budget Networking Breakfast and Annual Christmas Lunch. Connect with local businesses and gain crucial economic insights.
Pets at Home warns urgent measures are needed to revive its retail division after profits fell by 33.5%. The group is returning to its retailing roots with a new turnaround plan.
Troubled graphene maker Versarien is considering administration after a crucial £200,000 asset sale collapsed. The Gloucestershire firm has been battling financial crises throughout 2025.
Teesside logistics firm LV Shipping expands its North East footprint to 25,000sqft at Infinity Park, supporting new contracts and regional economic growth. Discover the details.
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Crystal Academy: Aerial Arts and Dance CIC crowned Walsall's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business support tools to help them thrive.
CC Balloons Wedding and Occasions, a family-run business from Rubery, has been crowned West Bromwich Albion's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business software.
UK small business owners warn Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could make operating 'untenable' with fears of tax hikes and red tape. Read their urgent concerns.
A West Midlands programme has helped 2,000 SMEs secure £4.2m. Businesses urge its continuation as funding ends in March 2026. Read more and see how to attend the final summit.
Alliance Manchester Business School celebrates its 60th anniversary by launching a book calling for business schools to tackle society's biggest challenges, from climate change to inequality.
John Ward, 76, says his Stirchley greengrocer J&H Ward beats supermarkets on price and quality. He warns the community must support him now or the shop will close for good.
Millions in National Lottery prizes remain unclaimed across the UK. Check if you're sitting on a life-changing winning ticket before the 180-day deadline expires.
Hull & East Yorkshire Business Awards celebrated 25 years with multiple winners including Peter Brown's Lifetime Achievement honour. Discover the region's business champions.
Major North East firms including Hay & Kilner, True Potential and British Esports announce strategic appointments and promotions, signalling strong confidence in the region's economic future.
Law firm Knights announces 30% revenue growth to £103.2m and expands into Wales with a new Cardiff office. Discover how the firm plans to sustain its growth trajectory.
Caerphilly's Thomas Carroll Group sells its IFA division to Titan Wealth. The deal transfers £160m in assets and expands Titan's South Wales presence. Discover the implications.
Small Business Minister Blair McDougall outlines urgent government support for SMEs facing headwinds, defending tax decisions while promoting new Business Growth Service.
Family-run Nathaniel Cars celebrates selling its 20,000th new MG, projecting £125m revenue this year. Discover how this Welsh success story is accelerating growth.
Manchester Business Park near the airport has been acquired by Manchester Holdings Limited in a deal exceeding £19.5 million. The 195,000 sq ft estate is 94% let to major tenants including PZ Cussons and Emirates.
Nando's reveals plans for 14 new UK restaurants by February 2026 following strong sales growth. Discover the full list of locations and the company's financial outlook.
Business West appoints Douglas Ure as new chief executive, joining from Marsh McLennan in January. He succeeds Phil Smith who retires after 30+ years of service.
Yorkshire's Zoo Digital sees operating losses halve to $1.2m as restructuring and AI integration pay off. The subtitling specialist reports stable revenue and a renewed confidence.
Jet2 reports strong financial growth with profits expected to hit £453m, driven by later bookings and viral online marketing. Discover how the airline adapts to changing consumer behaviour.
UK small businesses can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max for under £30/month with no upfront cost. This exclusive lease deal beats any Black Friday offer.
Newcastle building services firm Northern Bear reports strong half-year growth with revenue reaching £49.4m and operating profit hitting £4.1m, despite challenging market conditions ahead.