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West Midlands employers join forces to tackle lack of diversity in big business
Staff Reporter
January 9, 2019
A selection of the region’s biggest employers united today to pledge their support to tackle the lack of diversity at the very top of major companies and public bodies. Representatives from more…
Brilliant Brummies: Jordan Garvey, founder of clothing brand Rad Bab
Paul Stringer
November 15, 2018
Throughout history, Birmingham has always been a city of trades, entrepreneurs and a strong DIY attitude. Over the years, the city has evolved but its ‘roll your sleeves up and…
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is in Birmingham on 15th and 16th December!
Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018
"Holidays are Coming" and the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour is back for 2018, apparently spreading holiday magic across UK, in the form of lots of liquid sugar and corporate…
Birmingham digital firm Bootcamp Media wins national marketing award
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2018
A city team of digital creatives has been recognised as “Birmingham’s Best Marketing & Web Design Agency” in this year's SME News UK Enterprise Awards. Based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, the…
LoveBrum charity launches conference to mark £100,000 donation milestone
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2018
Birmingham charity LoveBrum has announced the launch of its first annual Causes Conference to mark the milestone of the charity donating £100,000 to local projects. Taking place on Thursday 25…
Grants of £10,000 for small businesses wanting to improve workplace health
Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
Grants of up to £10,000 could be available to small businesses who pledge to cut unnecessary stress and boost the health and wellbeing of staff under the pioneering Thrive at…
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…