Local business news for the Midlands and beyond
Award-winning Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has acquired established Black Country practice Jordans Solicitors for an undisclosed sum. The deal brings Jordans, which has a team of 30 based in Blackheath and Halesowen, into the fast-growing Adeptio Law Group...
Black Country businesses are being urged to complete a vital economic survey that could directly influence government policy decisions affecting companies in the region. The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is calling on firms of all sizes and across all...
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce Expo celebrated a triumphant return as the region’s premier business networking event. Last held in 2023, Thursday’s event was attended by notable guests including the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Craig Collingswood and Wolves legend...
Fast-growing Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler is celebrating double success at a prestigious awards ceremony. The firm – which has bases in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Knowle, Worcestershire and Shropshire – scooped the Promoting Apprenticeships award at the Signature Awards in...
Proud Wulfrunian Suzi Perry has been confirmed as guest speaker at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD). The Chamber is hosting a Women in Leadership event for IWD at The Mount Hotel, highlighting some...
A pensioner choked to death after being left alone in a nursing home to eat despite a clear mandate that she should be fully supervised during mealtimes. And nursing home staff failed to carry out CPR on 85-year-old Alice Cairns...
Delegates will be able to take part in interactive workshops, structured networking sessions and explore innovations from exhibitors representing diverse industries across the Midlands. Sarah added: “Join us to explore new opportunities, meet industry leaders and discover how local businesses...
One of Birmingham’s fastest-growing law firms is welcoming five new partners as part of an ambitious expansion targeting the city’s top legal talent. FBC Manby Bowdler, the founding firm of the new Adeptio Law Group, will nearly triple its team...
A leading law firm which advised on the redevelopment of City of Wolverhampton College says the project is a landmark investment in the city’s future. FBC Manby Bowdler senior partner Andrew Wynne led an expert legal team from the firm...
Leading Shropshire construction company McPhillips is helping to reduce social isolation and promote mental wellbeing across the county through its support of an innovative buddy system. Run by Community Resource, the volunteer-led programme has received funding from the McPhillips Community...