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Review: One Love – The Bob Marley Musical at the Birmingham REP 
TheBusinessDesk 17 Mar 17
Never got to see Bob Marley in concert? The last 20 minutes of One Love, on stage at the Birmingham REP until mid-April, will make you feel like you were right there at the legendary peace concert in …
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Orbis advises on new IT acquisition
TheBusinessDesk 17 Mar 17
Birmingham-based Orbis Partners has advised on the sale of a Welsh IT firm.
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Multi-million apartment scheme unveiled for Jewellery Quarter
TheBusinessDesk 17 Mar 17
Developers are seeking permission for 220 new apartments in the heart of Birminghams historic Jewellery Quarter.
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£1bn Black Country manufacturing strategy looks to lure investors
TheBusinessDesk 17 Mar 17
Investment opportunities in a ground breaking High Value Manufacturing City development have been highlighted by the Black Country LEP at the MIPIM property exhibition in Cannes.
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600-homes plan for Wolverhampton’s Canalside
TheBusinessDesk 17 Mar 17
The canalside regeneration of Wolverhampton has been laid out to potential investors at the MIPIM property exhibition in Cannes.
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Birmingham Airport underlines its importance to region’s transport infrastructure
TheBusinessDesk 16 Mar 17
Birmingham Airport has underlined its importance to the region and its transport infrastructure by announcing two years of continuous record monthly passenger growth.
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Partner promotions at Birmingham law firm
TheBusinessDesk 16 Mar 17
Law firm Gowling WLG has announced five partner promotions three of them at its Birmingham office.
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LEGO artist brings Brick Wonders to Wolverhampton
TheBusinessDesk 16 Mar 17
LEGO lovers of all ages are in for a treat this spring as artist, Warren Elsmore\’s major exhibition is coming to Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
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Builders’ merchant set for fresh expansion in Birmingham
TheBusinessDesk 16 Mar 17
Shirley-based builders\’ merchant, EH Smith is set for fresh expansion in its West Midlands heartland.
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Jaguar unleashes new EV onto the roads of the UK
TheBusinessDesk 16 Mar 17
Jaguar has unleashed its first electric vehicle the Jaguar I-Pace onto the streets of the UK for the first time.
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Wolverhampton’s academic revolution centre stage at MIPIM
TheBusinessDesk 16 Mar 17
The academic revolution being planned for Wolverhampton is taking centre stage at the MIPIM property exhibition in Cannes.
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Wolverhampton out to charm MIPIM investors with Westside story
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
Wolverhampton Council has continued its attempt to lure investment into the city by highlighting the new £55m Westside development to visitors to the MIPIM property exhibition in Cannes.
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Photographic firm exposes itself to growth after new funding deal
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
A Black Country photographic business is set to expand after securing a new funding deal.
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Birmingham biotech expores export opportunities in United States
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
A Birmingham healthcare company has made the first tentative steps towards opening up an export pipeline with the United States.
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Neville in rethink over controversial £200m St Michael’s scheme
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
Football star turned property mogul Gary Neville has asked Manchester City Council to hold off making a decision over the controversial £200m St Michaels scheme.
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New high quality office accommodation set to attract occupiers to Birmingham
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
Over the next four years, occupiers in Birmingham city centre are set to have a large choice of high quality, Grade A office accommodation.
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Property Appointments: Investment Property Forum; Savills; Lichfields
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
Two new directors have joined the board of the Midlands branch of the Investment Property Forum (IPF).
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HS2 fast-tracking investor interest at MIPIM
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
Birminghams unique connectivity options are attracting strong interest from investors at this years MIPIM property exhibition in Cannes, the citys delegation at the event has said…
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WMCA backs Birmingham redevelopment with multi-million funding injection
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
The £5.5m redevelopment of a former landmark factory site in Birmingham has secured backing from a new regional investment fund.
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MIPIM told speculative development a sign of Coventry & Warwickshire’s strength
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
Speculative development of both large sheds and smaller units is a key barometer of the strength of Coventry and Warwickshires commercial property sector, investors at the MIPIM property exhibi…
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City law firm appointed to advise on UK Central development
TheBusinessDesk 15 Mar 17
One of Birminghams largest law firms has been appointed as legal advisor to one of the Midlands most important development projects.
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Birmingham civil engineering consultancy lands £30m data centre deal
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
Birmingham civil and structural engineering consultancy, CWA, has been appointed to deliver a £30m data centre in the heart of London.
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New technology sees digital high streets adopted in the Midlands
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
A Sutton Coldfield business has launched an innovative new scheme intended to rejuvenate the shopping experience for visitors to towns across the Midlands.
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Growth chiefs outline 20-year strategy to maximise UK Central
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
The 20-year plan to capitalise on one of the Midlands most strategically important development sites has been officially unveiled.
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Leading Midlands property figure dies
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
One of the Midlands most experienced commercial property figures has died.
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Award winning architect announced for city’s flagship development
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
City of Wolverhampton Council is hoping to lure investors at the annual MIPIM property exhibition in Cannes to check out some of the opportunities that exist in the Black Country.
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Adhesives manufacturer sticks to expansion plan
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
A West Midlands manufacturer has expanded its operation after securing a new lease.
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Property company makes significant investment in Birmingham’s Southside
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
Black Country-based property investment company LCP has expanded its portfolio with a new acquisition in Birmingham city centre.
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Hat-trick of lettings for Black Country industrial estate
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
A West Bromwich industrial magnet is proving a magnet to new business after securing a hat-trick of lettings since the start of the year.
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Birmingham steps up Commonwealth Games bid
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
Birmingham may bring forward its timetable for staging the Commonwealth Games following a decision by the events governing body to strip Durban of the right to host the 2022 Games.
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City law firm sees near 3% decline in revenues
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
Law firm DLA Piper has announced an increase in profits despite a near 3% decline in revenues.
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RSC supplier aims to make light work of expansion
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
A Coventry business that designs and manufactures specialist LED lighting for locations including the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Emirates Stadium and Twickenham, has announced plans to double in s…
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Plans unveiled for £350m business development in Birmingham
TheBusinessDesk 14 Mar 17
Plans have been unveiled for one of the countrys biggest industrial developments, which could create 10,000 jobs in Birmingham.
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MIPIM boost for Birmingham as quality of life survey heaps praise on city
TheBusinessDesk 13 Mar 17
Birmingham has been ranked in an influential new report as having the highest quality of life of any English city outside of the capital.
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Birmingham property firm appointed to £28m London apartment scheme
TheBusinessDesk 13 Mar 17
Birmingham property firm Naismiths has been appointed to project manage a £28m office redevelopment in south London.
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Traffic Alert: Fire closes M6 near Birmingham
TheBusinessDesk 13 Mar 17
Problems continue on the M6 around Birmingham, with long delays on the northbound carriageway after a serious fire.
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Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle accident gridlocks M6 near Birmingham
TheBusinessDesk 13 Mar 17
All lanes are reported to be temporarily blocked on the M6 southbound between junction 7 (Great Barr) and 6 (A38/Birmingham city centre) following a multi-vehicle collision.
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Stoford brewing up for £200m Typhoo Wharf redevelopment
TheBusinessDesk 13 Mar 17
The £200m redevelopment of a key project in Birminghams Eastside has been entrusted to city-based Stoford Developments.
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Accountancy firm appoints fit-out specialists for new offices
TheBusinessDesk 13 Mar 17
Accountants and business advisor PKF Cooper Parry has appointed Paragon Interiors Group to design and fit-out its new West Midlands office.
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West Midlands Chambers publish business manifesto for elected Mayor
TheBusinessDesk 13 Mar 17
Three West Midlands Chambers of Commerce have united to produce a business blueprint for the work of the West Midlands elected Mayor.
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Italian group buys IT software business
TheBusinessDesk 13 Mar 17
Italian group Safo, which specialises in automotive IT, has taken over Coventry-based TR Fleet.
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University showcases £430m investment plans to maintain cutting edge
TheBusinessDesk 13 Mar 17
Coventry University will commit more investment to the development of its campus over the next five years than at any similar period in its history.
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Strong automotive sector buoys Birmingham logistics group
TheBusinessDesk 10 Mar 17
A Birmingham logistics business has seen a strong first quarter, with export volumes up 60% compared with the same period last year.
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NEC duo promoted after conferencing venues pull in more than £5m
TheBusinessDesk 10 Mar 17
Birminghams International Convention Centre and its sister site, the Vox conference centre at the Resorts World Birmingham complex have generated combined revenues in excess of £5m for parent, …
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Birmingham insolvency practitioners relocate to new offices
TheBusinessDesk 10 Mar 17
A Birmingham insolvency practitioners has relocated to new offices in the city as it prepares to embark on a new stage of its growth.
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Pension fund puts prime offices up for sale at £20m
TheBusinessDesk 10 Mar 17
A Solihull office building has been put up for sale by its pension fund owner at an asking price of more than £20m.
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Hop into Birmingham says city’s latest hotel operator
TheBusinessDesk 10 Mar 17
Birmingham\’s latest hotel operator picked a novel way to celebrate its opening – staging a spacehopper race through the streets of the city centre.
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Expanding private equity firm moves into Colmore Row
TheBusinessDesk 10 Mar 17
Private equity firm Beech Tree is putting down roots in Birmingham as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
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Art student on the right track for HS2’s arrival
TheBusinessDesk 10 Mar 17
A Birmingham City University visual communications student has beaten beat off stiff competition to win an art competition marking the arrival of HS2 in Birmingham.
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Meet the man helping Birmingham get a taste – and nose – for wine
TheBusinessDesk 10 Mar 17
You may have enjoyed your fair share of pinot, merlot and chardonnay over the years.