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BMAG 130th anniversary reception

BMAG 130th anniversary reception

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  1. Dr Ellen McAdam, Director, Birmingham Museums Trust; Sir Peter Bazalgette, Chair, Arts Council England; Councillor Ray Hassell, Lord Mayor of Birmingham; Steve Freer, Chair, Birmingham Museums Trust.
    Dr Ellen McAdam, Director, Birmingham Museums Trust; Sir Peter Bazalgette, Chair, Arts Council England; Councillor Ray Hassell, Lord Mayor of Birmingham; Steve Freer, Chair, Birmingham Museums Trust.1 of 6
  2. Roger Sedgwick, Brewin Dolphin; Rachel Cockett, Director of Development, Birmingham Museums Trust; Judith Wilson, Finance Director, Birmingham Museums Trust; Adam Wilkins, Brewin Dolphin.
    Roger Sedgwick, Brewin Dolphin; Rachel Cockett, Director of Development, Birmingham Museums Trust; Judith Wilson, Finance Director, Birmingham Museums Trust; Adam Wilkins, Brewin Dolphin.2 of 6
  3. Peter Phillips, Chairman, Arts Council England Midlands; Neil Maybury, Birmingham Business Focus; Sharon Lea, John Clancy, Leader, Birmingham City Council; Anita Bhalla CBE, Councillor Ansar Ali Khan, Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE.
    Peter Phillips, Chairman, Arts Council England Midlands; Neil Maybury, Birmingham Business Focus; Sharon Lea, John Clancy, Leader, Birmingham City Council; Anita Bhalla CBE, Councillor Ansar Ali Khan, Councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE.3 of 6
  4. Patrick Burns, BBC; Professor & Mrs Jarrett, Jim Beeston.
    Patrick Burns, BBC; Professor & Mrs Jarrett, Jim Beeston.4 of 6
  5. Janine Eason, Director of Engagement, Birmingham Museums Trust; Jane Arthur, Chair, Development Trust; Toby Watley, Director of Collections, Birmingham Museums Trust.
    Janine Eason, Director of Engagement, Birmingham Museums Trust; Jane Arthur, Chair, Development Trust; Toby Watley, Director of Collections, Birmingham Museums Trust.5 of 6
  6. Julian Lloyd Webber, Principal, Birmingham Conservatoire; Graham Allen, Trustee, Birmingham Museums Trust.
    Julian Lloyd Webber, Principal, Birmingham Conservatoire; Graham Allen, Trustee, Birmingham Museums Trust.6 of 6
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CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith on EU ties and the challenges facing universities
CBI
On a visit to Wales the CBI director general said she is confident that membership levels will return to pre controversy levels, but will take time
Elan Valley £21m tourism project boosted with Growth Deal outline business case approval
UK Government
The Elan Valleys Project is being led by Welsh Water which said it will make a significant financial contribution towards it
EconomyWelsh business confidence soars shows new ICAEW figuresThe latest data shows confidence in Wales has reached its highest point for two years
Elan Valley £21m tourism project boosted with Growth Deal outline business case approval
UK Government
The Elan Valleys Project is being led by Welsh Water which said it will make a significant financial contribution towards it
Battery storage developer secures £10m for expansion
Energy
Harmony Energy has 14 projects around the UK including in North Devon and Wiltshire
Grimsby Fish Sheds regeneration proposals could create 1,000 jobs
property news
The project would see the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of eight buildings offering commercial, community and industrial space
CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith on EU ties and the challenges facing universities
CBI
On a visit to Wales the CBI director general said she is confident that membership levels will return to pre controversy levels, but will take time
Food and DrinkGreggs named UK's second strongest brand outgunning bigger consumer companiesThe FTSE250 brand shares the top ten rankings with the likes of Costa Coffee, Tesco and Bentley
North East business life: community, award and charity events of the week
People
Companies and organisations featuring in this week's round-up include Ringtons, The Children's Foundation, Primula, Lovell Partnerships, PD Ports, Daisy Chain and Advance Northumberland
Battery storage developer secures £10m for expansion
Energy
Harmony Energy has 14 projects around the UK including in North Devon and Wiltshire
Metalor Technologies submits plans for new lab space in Birmingham
West Midlands
Company is seeking permission to build a 22,000 sq ft base which could create at least 40 new jobs
Ward Hadaway on the acquisition trail as it targets £100m turnover in 10 years
Law
Steven Petrie recently took over has managing partner of the Newcastle firm, and says it has momentum thanks to growth throughout the pandemic
EmploymentSteelworkers to strike over Tata plans to close Port Talbot blast furnacesTata will close the blast furnaces in September in a move that will see 2,800 job losses across its UK operations
10 questions for Tim Barrett of Construction Alliance North East
People
The chair of the lobbying organisations answers our questions
Woodsmith Mine developer Anglo American in £31bn takeover approach by Australian rival
Deals
Anglo's board are now considered in the unsolicited offer from the world's largest mining company, BHP Billiton
Drax describes strong first quarter amid refinancing to service maturing debt
Energy
The energy firm said it expects to hear "shortly" about potential government support for its huge carbon capture and storage plans
Welsh business confidence soars shows new ICAEW figures
Economy
The latest data shows confidence in Wales has reached its highest point for two years
Top Stories
Steelworkers to strike over Tata plans to close Port Talbot blast furnaces
Employment
Tata will close the blast furnaces in September in a move that will see 2,800 job losses across its UK operations
WH Smith plots more openings as shift towards travel pays off
Retail & High Street
Total group revenues have risen at the company which said it was benefitting from an increase in consumers travelling
LSL Property Services sounds optimistic note following estate agency franchising move
Company Results
The group's chief executive talked of "green shoots" emerging in the housing market towards the end of last year and into 2024
Filtronic signs stellar deal with Elon Musk's Space X to boost orders
Technology
The Northern supplier to the telecoms, defence and space markets is set to see the US rocket company become a shareholder
CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith on EU ties and the challenges facing universities
CBI
On a visit to Wales the CBI director general said she is confident that membership levels will return to pre controversy levels, but will take time
Newcastle Falcons owner focuses on financial stability after challenging year
Business of Sport
Newcastle Rugby Ltd parted ways with Newcastle Thunder during the financial year but it has since re-entered the league with new owners
JD Sports says billion-dollar Hibbett deal will accelerate growth in 'the largest sportswear market in the world'
JD Sports
Hibbett is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has 1,169 stores in 36 states
Dragons' Den alumni set for growth after funding deals to take heating tech global and to grow honey business
North West
DiscreteHeat plans to grow across Europe and North America
RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo
property news
Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff
£2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money moves closer as shareholders are sent offer details
Finance
Virgin Money also updated shareholders on its current trading
Video game studio Starlight Games founded by Psygnosis and Sony veterans aims to help young people into industry
Tech
'Our vision is to foster a creative ecosystem where talent can flourish'
West Yorkshire retailer Flair Furniture snaps up assets of e-commerce business Cuckooland
Deals
The Heckmondwike company has acquired Cuckooland’s website and assets