On the morning of Tuesday, 24th October, 2023, DIP (Downtown in Business) – sponsored by Burntwood (the commercial property specialists led by the purpose of creating thriving cities) - is set to present a breakfast event with the Mayor of West Midlands Combined Authority, Andy Street at Bruntwood SciTech’s iCentrum.

A leading accountant has labelled HMRC as ‘dead in the water’ - after receiving a response to an enquiry submitted in 2020 more than three years later.

JF Hornby & Co requested a simple administrative change be made to one of their client's accounts on January 13, 2020. Almost three-and-a-half years later - on June 20, 2023 - HMRC finally got around to responding, saying they could not complete the request.

Emily Stubbs, senior policy and projects manager at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC), said: “Headline indicators suggest that since the start of the year, the labour market in the West Midlands, much like the national labour market, has seen a significant number of previously economically inactive individuals beginning to look for work. 

“Unfortunately, while the regional employment rate has increased slightly, the unemployment rate in the West Midlands has risen further, and remains the highest of any region in the UK.  

Barratt and David Wilson Homes is inviting house hunters to five of its upcoming events in Nottinghamshire this month (August). The events are free to the public and, with no appointment required, homebuyers can receive a tour of the properties available and find out more about how they can save money and hassle when securing a new home.

As the Official Global Airline Partner of Formula 1, Qatar Airways is delighted to announce its title sponsorship of the highly anticipated Formula 1® Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023 which will be held from 6-8 October at Lusail International Circuit. To rev up the excitement and reflect its commitment to motorsport enthusiasts worldwide, the airline is thrilled to unveil its new Formula 1® livery painted on a specially branded Boeing 777 aircraft.

Opening season at The Halls Wolverhampton is estimated to have boosted the local economy by almost £1.6million – and supported over 250 people into employment.

The new look Halls burst back into life in May as Britpop legends Blur marked the official reopening of the iconic venue with a sell-out show. Opening season saw 25 shows staged between 26 May and 13 July, attracting more than 50,000 visitors to Wolverhampton, with 20% of sales coming from WV postcodes, 60% from the wider region and 20% from other UK and international visitors.