Work will start in the coming months of a string of major improvement schemes intended to spark an economic renaissance across the Black Country, the Express & Star revealed.                 The landmark Wolverhampton Civic Work on the Civic Halls and Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton, expansion of Dudley and […]

A new discount store is to open on West Bromwich High Street in a move which will create 40 jobs for the town. The new Bargain Buys store will be operated by the same company behind popular knock-down price retailer Poundworld. It will be officially opened by the Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Mr Derek Rowley […]

     Autumn Statement 2014 The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today provided his autumn financial statement to the House of Commons. Headline announcements The Autumn Statement announces that the government will reform Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on residential property with immediate effect. From 4 December 2014, SDLT rates will only apply to the […]

The Optimising Business Technology in the Black Country programme (OBT), available to all eligible SME businesses, will not only provide free expert IT advice, but bespoke coaching at your premises on a 1 to 1 basis, including a review of your current systems and development of an action plan to improve your use of technology […]

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce are running an event to help you to grow your export potential!               So far this financial year, our International Trade team has helped local companies secure nearly £40 million in international sales! If you are an established business with export potential or […]

Skills Factory working to engineer a better world! ITN Productions were commissioned by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to produce a feature news programme to promote the importance of engineering in the UK and the role it plays in our society and economy. The Black Country Skills Factory was featured in the film […]

West Bromwich has been named second in the UK for the highest average turnover of its businesses.                   A report reveals firms in the constituency have an average turnover of £893,224, coming just behind London, with £1.038 million. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales’ […]

Administrators from FRP Advisory have saved almost 130 jobs at a West Midlands-headquartered commercial vehicle business after negotiating a rescue deal. Russell Cash and Jeremy French, partners at the specialist restructuring and advisory firm, were appointed as joint administrators of ATCL Realisations 2014 Ltd, on 21 October 2014. The company, which traded as Aquila Truck […]

This interactive event will cover the topics that are of paramount importance to the West Midlands businesses such as – ACCESS TO FINANCE – MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS – STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP FOR GROWTH – PLANNING FOR GROWTH – PLANNING FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE           Come and learn […]