Barclays: Labour Budget Boosts Business Investment Confidence
Barclays research reveals the Labour Autumn Budget has provided clarity for 42% of UK firms, spurring investment in AI and cybersecurity. Discover the key findings and business sentiment.
Barclays research reveals the Labour Autumn Budget has provided clarity for 42% of UK firms, spurring investment in AI and cybersecurity. Discover the key findings and business sentiment.
Birmingham City's owners Knighthead have selected global architects Populous to design the club's new unified training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major redevelopment project.
Birmingham City's dismal away form hit a new low at Bramall Lane, leaving manager Chris Davies facing fan anger. With promotion promises unmet, owners Knighthead face a critical January decision.
Birmingham City face five games in 16 days that will test their promotion credentials and shape their January transfer plans. Can Chris Davies's side stay in the play-off hunt?
Gateshead's NEL Fund Managers celebrates a record 2025, backing 34 regional SMEs from EV charging to IT. Discover how NPIF II funding is driving growth and jobs across the North East.
Analysis reveals the true economic value of £16bn in projects showcased at the Wales Investment Summit may be far lower, highlighting the need for a focus on home-grown firms.
Northern mayors announce the Great North Investment Summit in Leeds for May 2026, aiming to attract global investors and add over £100bn to the UK economy. A landmark event for the region's future.
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner addresses critics of the new 62,000-seater Powerhouse stadium design. Discover why the polarising project is a deliberate celebration of the city's heritage.
Birmingham City legend Mikael Forssell returned to St Andrew's after 17 years and was amazed by the club's progress. He also praised current star Jay Stansfield. Read his full interview.
Live updates and team news as Birmingham City face Watford at St Andrew's. A win could lift Blues to seventh in a tight Championship table. Follow all the action.
First Minister Eluned Morgan hails the Wales Investment Summit as a major economic catalyst, securing £16bn in projects from AI data centres to carbon capture. Discover how Wales is positioning itself as a global tech and green energy leader.
The Welsh Government's Investment Summit confirms over 10,000 new jobs from £16bn in projects, including a major US data centre and Vodafone's 5G expansion.
Birmingham City's revolutionary Powerhouse stadium design features 12 chimneys, retractable pitch and ambitious 2030 opening target. Discover the groundbreaking vision.
Birmingham City FC's ambitious Powerhouse Stadium plans advance as West Midlands Metro completes test run. The £3bn Sports Quarter development targets 2030 completion with transformative transport links.
As the Development Bank of Wales marks £1bn in investments, analysis reveals its strategy is failing to support the high-growth companies vital for Wales's future economy. A major rethink is urgently needed.
A senior delegation from St Kitts and Nevis has visited Nigeria following a historic visa-free travel agreement, signalling a new era of Afri-Caribbean cooperation. Discover the opportunities.
North West business leaders give mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget, with many warning of a lack of growth strategy and concerns over regional investment. Read the full analysis.
Welsh business leaders react to the Chancellor's Budget, welcoming investments in AI and nuclear energy but warning that tax rises risk stifling growth. Discover the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to funding the Cardiff Parkway station and business park, a project with the potential to create thousands of jobs and attract major investment from Rolls-Royce.
David Wilson Homes East Midlands supports grassroots sport by sponsoring the Coalville Town Under-15 Rookettes girls' football team with new kits. Discover how this investment helps local talent.
North East business leaders deliver a mixed verdict on Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Winter Budget, with concerns over tax freezes but optimism for regional investment.
Bristol's Hargreaves Lansdown supports new online investment hubs announced in the Budget. The move aims to boost UK retail investment and London's stock market.
Sheffield innovator TUBR seals a £154,000 angel investment to accelerate its machine learning platform for food retailers, enabling smarter staffing and waste reduction. Discover how this investment fuels growth.
UK Ambassador Samantha Job's two-day Wales visit aims to boost trade and investment with Sweden, a key £36bn partner. Discover how Welsh tech and energy sectors stand to benefit.
A new £17.27 million Sainsbury's supermarket with an Argos is coming to Sutton Coldfield, creating 100 jobs. Plans approved despite traffic concerns.
Sainsbury's gets green light for £17.27 million supermarket in Sutton Coldfield, creating 100 jobs and boosting local shopping choice. Read the full details.
Welsh Government hosts major investment summit with 1500 delegates, aiming to attract new business to Wales. 60% of attending firms not currently active in Welsh market. Discover key projects seeking funding.
Co-op unveils 11 new stores this week from Scotland to Bristol as part of a £200m investment. Full list of locations and calls for business rates reform revealed.
Stockland Green and Summerfield health centres in Birmingham will transform into neighbourhood health hubs with GPs, dentists and pharmacists under one roof as part of a national NHS initiative to reduce waiting times.
Marketing agency Hussel transforms a Hummer H2 into a 'Mobile Disruption Unit' for live events, backed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Discover how this innovative project is set to revolutionise brand engagement.