The Prime Minister announced that typical households will pay no more than £2,500 a year on gas and electricity bills from 1 October, through the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG). But we know business owners are very worried about rising energy costs too, so here we outline what’s happening for them.

On behalf of Think Sandwell, we send our condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Here’s where the people of Sandwell can sign a book of condolence or lay flowers in her memory.

Postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We’ll let you know about a new date for this networking breakfast as soon as we can.

HMRC has updated its guidance about the support available for businesses affected by Covid-19. Find out about the Covid-19 Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rebate Scheme 2 and how to report Covid-19 taxable grants and payments.

If you’re looking to enhance your skills to move forward in your career, then there are two schemes that could help.

Tough Enough to Care is offering free awareness sessions to Sandwell businesses, clubs, groups and organisations.

The latest Regional Manufacturing Outlook report from Make UK in partnership with BDO UK shows that manufacturing remains crucial to the success of the West Midlands. While orders have increased since the pandemic output is lagging as a result of supply chain issues.

Businesses have just under a month to move to the UK’s new customs IT platform.

Congratulations to Sandwell manufacturer CCR Forming Ltd for winning a series of new aerospace contracts. The contracts could help the Tipton-based company to make the coming year its best year for sales yet.