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3 days ago · Companies in the West Country are hiking the price of goods and services in response to "cost burdens", a new report has revealed. Many of the region's firms are facing increased operating expenses, according to the latest NatWest research, while at the same time seeing new orders fall.

4 days ago · The labour market continues to slacken, with job vacancies "tumbling" ahead of the national insurance increase in April, according to a closely monitored survey. A new report from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) indicates that demand for staff has seen its most ...

2 days ago · Here we feature the latest merger and acquisition and fundraising news from Welsh business. Cardiff-based fintech Zero has launched a crowdfunding campaign ahead of a planned series A round planned later this year to drive its scale-up. It comes as its B Corp certified sustainable money app has been ...

2 days ago · A new survey indicates that retail traders are shying away from the UK market following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent Budget.. The study by Graniteshares revealed that over a quarter of retail investors (26%) have reduced their stake in the UK after the Budget announcement, as reported by City AM.. Moreover, out of the 1,000 British retail investors surveyed last month, one in five stated ...

Feb 6, 2025 · The cost of borrowing is expected to fall to its lowest point in more than 18 months. Senior economists at the Bank of England will announce later on Thursday whether they are cutting the UK’s base interest rate, which currently sits at 4.75%. Most experts predict a quarter point reduction to 4.5%

Dec 12, 2024 · The foreign acquisition spree on UK firms has gained momentum this year, with international buyers executing a series of high-profile deals to take over listed companies.

Jan 14, 2025 · The North East saw the biggest rise in business activity in the UK last month, an influential survey suggests. The NatWest Growth Tracker data for December, which measures change in the region’s manufacturing and service sectors, revealed stronger demand for businesses across the North East.

Dec 30, 2024 · UK businesses are bucking the trend of negative sentiment that has characterised much of the year, with an anticipated upturn in 2025. According to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer, more UK firms are optimistic about a stronger start to 2025 compared to their outlook at the beginning of 2024.

The latest business news from across the West Midlands including Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry and Solihull. The region's biggest employers include Aston Martin, Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, HS2, HSBC UK and NEC Group. Never miss a story - click here to sign up to our free email updates - and follow our …