Economic Development

Reasons to buy the Birmingham Post this week

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Economic Development

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Emma Weaver-BP

02:13, 5 SEP 2013
Updated10:21, 13 FEB 2014

Pick up a copy of your Birmingham Post from your local newsagent this week.

Thursday February, 13

- Job pages

- This Week In Business

- First look at the new Snobs venue

- Life magazine - full of nostalgia, lifestyle, travel and fashion

- 16 page pullout on business and property

- Your letters and the Post's team of columnists

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Economic Development New university role for former Confused.com boss Debra Williams Dr Debra Williams has taken up a pro vice-chancellor role with the University of Wales Trinity St David.

Campaign for Business: Greater Manchester leaders focus on skills, transport and net zero

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce canvassed business leaders ahead of local and national polls

Humber Border Control Posts ready for new post-Brexit rules

Two soon to be launched facilities at the ports of Immingham and Hull will receive animal and plant products from EU countries

Wales has lowest employment and highest economic inactivity rates in the UK

The number of working age economic inactive would fill the Principality Stadium seven times

UK inflation cools to 3.2% after further slowdown in food prices

It marks the lowest level since September 2021

Deals West Wales steel-framed building venture Shufflebottom acquired in multi-million-pound deal The deal was orchestrated by Gambit Corporate Finance

RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo

Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff

JD Sports says billion-dollar Hibbett deal will accelerate growth in 'the largest sportswear market in the world'

Hibbett is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has 1,169 stores in 36 states

Medtech firm Convatec multi-million-pound renewable energy project plans at south Wales site

Convatec said if approved the energy hub could generate up to 90% of its electricity needs at its Rhymneyu factory

North East deals of the week: key contracts, acquisitions and investments

Companies taking part in this week's round-up include Hines and Olympian Homes, Geowarmth, Grid Smarter Cities, Blackstone, AAP, Red Rover Interactive and Vrai

West Midlands Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards opens for entries The annual awards will celebrate achievement in the business community across 13 different sector categories

Mount Stuart Wealth Management targets growing client funds to £1bn

Founded by Codey Rees, cousin of Louis Rees-Zammit, the Cardiff headquartered firm is looking to drive its professional sporting clientele.

Cybersecurity group CyNam plans to help more Gloucestershire tech startups after securing Barclays funding

CyNam wants to help businesses work together to develop and promote new technologies

Family firm Dicksons expands North East estate and unveils plans for more stores

Retail & High Street

The South Shields saveloy dip specialist opened its most recent shop in Jarrow and has plans for two new sites this year

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

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'

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

DiscreteHeat plans to grow across Europe and North America

RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo

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

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

'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

The Heckmondwike company has acquired Cuckooland’s website and assets

Wain Homes says 'broken planning system' is hitting housebuilders as market remains subdued

Developer remains upbeat despite falls in turnover and profits

Asda announces £1bn earnings as its number of stores tops 1,000

The Leeds-based chain saw a growth in clothing and food sales to nearly £22bn last year

Durham firm Alexander Battery Technologies targets £100m turnover

Company Results

The Peterlee company has seen revenues rise in its latest accounts

Double delight as Birmingham sweeps the board at BCO Awards

Two city centre buildings both win twice at annual awards and will now compete against the nation's best at UK event later this year

Stonegate denies 400 South West pubs at risk of closure

The UK's biggest pub operator is struggling to refinance a debt mountain of £2.2bn