Thirty Carluccio’s restaurants have been acquired out of administration, but 1,000 jobs have been lost. Carluccio’s has been sold to Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner owner Boparan Restaurant Group. However, administrators FRP Advisory said the move has also resulted in the redundancy of 1,019 Carluccio’s employees after it was…

Black Country brewery and pub company Marston’s has announced a tie up with the UK arm of Danish drinks giant Carlsberg to create a new brewing business. The new joint venture partnership will be called ‘Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company’ and is aiming to create a “brand-led UK brewer of…

Shoe retailer Kurt Geiger is reopening a small number of stores from June 1, it has confirmed. The high street chain, which has been temporarily closed in line with Government lockdown rules, said it plans to reopen between 10 and 20 branches after carrying out a health and safety…

A Range Rover has become the first vehicle to roll off the Jaguar Land Rover production lines since new social distancing measures were introduced by the car maker. The vehicle was completed in Solihull on Tuesday May 19. It follows the recent temporary pause in production due to the…

The coronavirus crisis has hit businesses hard as they battle with closed factories and shops, home working and furloughed staff. The economy of Birmingham and the West Midlands has been particularly vulnerable because of its strong automotive and business tourism sectors, with several studies suggesting it could be one…

Wasps Group has announced the appointment of a new chief executive following the departure of Stuart Cain to Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Stephen Vaughan has been appointed to the role at the Coventry-based business. Mr Vaughan will have responsibility for the combined group activities including conferences, exhibitions and concerts…

More than 16,000 new jobs could be created in Birmingham as plans are showcased for a massive regeneration project in the city’s Digbeth district. Oval Real Estate has unveiled its major, long-term vision for the famous quarter with proposals to revitalise 42 acres of land including the historic Custard…

Engineering giant Rolls-Royce has confirmed plans to shed thousands of jobs across its global workforce due to a downturn in the aviation industry caused by the coronavirus crisis. There had been speculation that the firm was set to cut 8,000 jobs – but in a statement released this morning…

A senior figure in the West Midlands sporting world has been appointed as the new chief executive of Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Stuart Cain brings more than 20 years of experience in the sports and entertainment sector to the post and replaces Neil Snowball who announced in January he…

Pottery manufacturer Portmeirion says it is in a ‘strong position’ to thrive once restrictions are lifted around the world – after partially re-opening its factory earlier this month. The Stoke-based firm temporarily shut its London Road factory in March as part of the Government-enforced coronavirus lockdown. But the company…