Local business news for the Midlands and beyond
More than 600 businesses in the West Midlands have unlocked £2.5m of investment through a programme aiming to boost SME growth through finance, with a further £24m on the horizon, it was revealed today.
A leading property solicitor says buyers need to move quickly if they want to save money and avoid being hit by imminent changes to Stamp Duty.
Fast-growing Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has secured a £30 million investment to fund ambitious plans to double its size in the next 18 months. The move follows a period of impressive growth for the firm, which has bases...
Bridgnorth Aluminium has kickstarted a £2m investment drive in new technology at its 66-acre Midlands site as part of a long-term growth plan targeting new markets. The company, which employs more than 330 people, has seen sales increase by 33%...
Leading law firm FBC Manby Bowdler is celebrating top honours for its Shropshire-based lawyers in the latest Legal 500 rankings. The 2025 prestigious legal rankings place the firm’s agricultural and rural services team in the top tier, alongside the Telford-based...
More than 25 lawyers with Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler have been recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 UK rankings. Guy Birkett and Charlotte Clode, commercial litigation partners, retained top rankings and were joined by partner Susan Todhunter who...
Leading lawyers from across the globe are heading to the Midlands for a showcase international conference bringing together the world’s top independent law firms. The prestigious Eurojuris International Congress will bring legal experts drawn from more than 600 firms to...
A leading Wolverhampton lawyer has been awarded the ‘gold standard’ accreditation for her work helping older and vulnerable people to plan their finances and future care. Jessica Johnson is part of the Wills, Probate & Lifetime Planning team at FBC...
Herefordshire’s best business leaders are being urged to join a new independent board to help shape the county’s economic future. The Herefordshire Business Growth Board will play a leading role in driving the economy, supporting business growth, promoting innovation and...
A specialist shoemaker from Herefordshire is planning to take on new staff after a grant from Herefordshire Growth Hub helped boost production. Gaucho Ninja Leather is a craft maker of specialist barefoot shoes, using traditional principles and techniques to create footwear that...