Business
Pac-Man’s influence on capitalism revealed in new book
Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
New research into one of the most influential videogame characters of all time reveals as much about contemporary capitalism as it does about the history of gaming. From consumption to…
£10 fee for 16-18 photocards has been waived for young people in West Midlands
Staff Reporter
August 22, 2018
Young people receiving exam results this summer have another reason to celebrate – they can now get 50% discounts on bus, train and tram travel for free. Transport for West…
Staff at city firm reach new heights raising £9,000 for charity
Staff Reporter
August 14, 2018
Staff at city recruitment agency Encore Personnel have gone above and beyond, raising a whopping £9,000 for its three charities, by climbing the highest mountain in the UK, Ben Nevis. Standing…
Government backs £270m funding for West Midlands technological innovation
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2018
Britain’s world-leading researchers and entrepreneurs in the West Midlands will benefit from an additional £270 million to create the technologies of tomorrow, the Chancellor announced today. Philip Hammond will expand…
House of Fraser department stores snapped up by Sports Direct for £90m
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2018
High Street store brand Sports Direct has agreed to buy the fledgling House of Fraser department store chain for £90m. Following House of Fraser going into administration on Friday after talks with…
Midlands young entrepreneur named BCU Alumni of the Year
Staff Reporter
July 19, 2018
CEO and Co-Founder of the Wambiz private social network, Harry Jawanda, has been named as one of Birmingham City University’s Alumni of the Year. Wambiz is best known for specialising…
Top Birmingham photographer lined up for business award
Staff Reporter
July 13, 2018
A Birmingham photojournalist who is often one of a few female photographers in nearly all-male press scrums, has been shortlisted for a special award in the field. Denise Maxwell of Lensi Photography…
Birmingham’s iconic ‘Big Wok’ forced to permanently close
Staff Reporter
April 17, 2018
Birmingham Chinatown's iconic Big Wok restaurant has been forced to close following "the rising costs of living and running a business" according to owners. Management of the eatery, located in…
Birmingham professionals plan “first ever” International Women’s Day event for Muslims
Staff Reporter
February 24, 2018
A gathering claiming to be Birmingham's "first ever" Muslim focused International Women's Day event is set to take place in Moseley next month. Aiming to bring together inspirational female speakers…
Poundland’s over-sexed Christmas Elf on the Shelf goes rogue on Twitter [NSFW]
Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
Either Damian Green has gone straight from his Government job as first secretary of state to managing Poundland's Twitter account, or the store's festive Elf on the Shelf has deliberately gone…