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Defence giant Babcock is developing an off-road vehicle as part of a new MoD programme 11:08, 27 Apr 2026Updated 14:13, 27 Apr 2026 Babcock is developing a new vehicle to replace the Army’s fleet of Land Rovers(Image: Babcock) South West defence giant Babcock and carmaker Toyota are developing a new vehicle that could replace the […]

SFO appeals for information on firms in West Midlands, Sheffield and Hampshire Josie Clarke Press Association Consumer Affairs Correspondent 14:20, 22 Apr 2026Updated 14:20, 22 Apr 2026 The investigation is being carried out by by the Serious Fraud Office Four people have been arrested in connection with a Serious Fraud Office investigation into companies delivering […]

Zambrero is looking to open outlets in larger towns and cities such as Bristol, Bath, Exeter and Plymouth Zambrero, Australia’s largest Mexican quick-service franchise, is looking to expand in the South West(Image: Zambrero) An Australian-owned food chain that sells Mexican-inspired cuisine is looking to open a host of outlets across the West of England in […]

UK’s third largest steelworks moves closer to sale after Official Receiver agrees exclusivity period with preferred bidder for former Liberty Steel business Henry Saker-Clark Press Association Deputy Business Editor 14:54, 15 Apr 2026 Specialist Steel’s site in Rotherham(Image: Getty Images) Britain’s third largest steelworks has edged closer to a sale following Government intervention after it […]

Jo Bamford, heir to the JCB fortune, says move might be needed to preserve jobs JCB’s World Logistics Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme(Image: JCB) The heir to the billion-pound JCB fortune has warmed that the government’s inheritance tax clampdown on family businesses could drive his father’s vast commercial empire out of the country. Jo Bamford, whose billionaire […]

‘We’ve had a clear ambition to deepen our Liverpool presence for some time’ From left, Scott Heath and James Beardmore, both from DJH, with Suzanne Draper, Rob Young and Wendy McNulty from SB&P(Image: DJH) Acquisitive private equity-backed accountancy group DJH has acquired a Bootle practice to grow its presence in Liverpool and beyond. DJH’s deal […]

It has secured another funding allocation from the British Business Bank 14:52, 09 Apr 2026Updated 13:01, 10 Apr 2026 Chief executive of BCRS Stephen Deakin. The British Business Bank has allocated £20m to BCRS Business Loans to provide small businesses across Wales and the West Midlands. BCRS is the sixth Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) […]

Newtown-le-Willows firm hails ‘strong early leasing momentum’ Seneca Property has completed the acquisition of two office buildings in Solihull, including Dominion Court in Station Road(Image: Seneca Property) Investor Seneca Property has completed its fourth deal of the year with the purchase of two office buildings in the Midlands. The Newton-le-Willows group last year said it […]

Club releases financial figures for season in League One Brian Dick Reach Football Correspondent 16:00, 08 Apr 2026 Birmingham City players huddle on the pitch at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park Birmingham City have announced an operating loss of £39million in their latest accounts which have appeared on Companies House today. Just a few days […]

Since 2018 the high street lender has shut more than 800 branches in the UK Stanley Murphy-Johns, Press Association 07:50, 06 Apr 2026 An exterior view of the Barclays headquarters high-rise building in Canary Wharf(Image: OGULCAN AKSOY via Getty Images) Barclays is reportedly planning to return to the high street by opening new branches and […]