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​​Innovation Birmingham e4f Inspire keynote event

​​Innovation Birmingham e4f Inspire keynote event

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  1. Geoff Ramm, Michelle Rayner, Pia Pearson and John Cooke.
    Geoff Ramm, Michelle Rayner, Pia Pearson and John Cooke.1 of 7
  2. Peter Chatterley, Cleo Morris, Fiona Smith and Murray Schofield.
    Peter Chatterley, Cleo Morris, Fiona Smith and Murray Schofield.2 of 7
  3. Sabrina Bassi, Tharanya Jyotiprakash and Eleanor Murray.
    Sabrina Bassi, Tharanya Jyotiprakash and Eleanor Murray.3 of 7
  4. Rico Barrett, PJ Hunt and Greg Cox.
    Rico Barrett, PJ Hunt and Greg Cox.4 of 7
  5. Pete Turton, Kate Turton, Roy Meredith and Joe Harris.
    Pete Turton, Kate Turton, Roy Meredith and Joe Harris.5 of 7
  6. Maria Crosas, Bernards Reilly and Marleen van Lookeren Campagne.
    Maria Crosas, Bernards Reilly and Marleen van Lookeren Campagne.6 of 7
  7. Matt Dredger, Danielle Francis, Ionela Spinu and Matt Williams.
    Matt Dredger, Danielle Francis, Ionela Spinu and Matt Williams.7 of 7
CBICBI boss Rain Newton-Smith on EU ties and the challenges facing universitiesOn 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
Battery storage developer secures £10m for expansion
Energy
Harmony Energy has 14 projects around the UK including in North Devon and Wiltshire
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
UK GovernmentElan Valley £21m tourism project boosted with Growth Deal outline business case approvalThe 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
Manchester economy flat amid 'slow recession'
North West
Business confidence steady as firms continued to see rising costs
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
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
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
Mount Stuart Wealth Management targets growing client funds to £1bn
Finance
Founded by Codey Rees, cousin of Louis Rees-Zammit, the Cardiff headquartered firm is looking to drive its professional sporting clientele.
Persimmon looks to second-half recovery in bid for 2024 growth
property news
The York firm saw continuing declines in housing completions in its first quarter but is expecting the market to recover
UK GovernmentElan Valley £21m tourism project boosted with Growth Deal outline business case approvalThe Elan Valleys Project is being led by Welsh Water which said it will make a significant financial contribution towards it
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
Cornwall Angel Network aims to boost local businesses
Finance
It is a joint initiative between the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and the British Business Bank
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
Top Stories
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
Wain Homes says 'broken planning system' is hitting housebuilders as market remains subdued
Housing
Developer remains upbeat despite falls in turnover and profits