The Midlands remains the UK’s hotspot for early-stage startups, according to Clarity, a new data asset from business advisory firm Quantuma. In a new report on the Midlands economy the firm also reveals that the region is driven by a […]

Q2 Quarterly Manufacturing Outlook results are in
The Q2 quarterly Manufacturing Outlook results in partnership with BDO have recently been published. These are the first set of results that take into account the potent cocktail facing manufacturers right now. So what do the results show? Find out here

Roadworks planned for our region
As railway strikes send more people to the roads, motorists will be facing further disruption with a raft of roadworks planned for the region National Highways has released data showing works taking place on major roads in the region, with […]

Sci-Fest returns to Wolverhampton to spark interest in science
The University of Wolverhampton’s annual two-day festival, Sci Fest 2022, is all set to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and maths (STEM). SCI-FEST, now in its tenth year, will play host to 1,600 school pupils from over 20 schools […]

West Midlands Business Masters 2022 launched – nominations now open
TheBusinessDesk.com is launching the 2022 West Midlands Business Masters, which will recognise the achievements of firms of all sizes across the region. Find out more and register your business here The deadline for entries is 8th July 2022. Good luck!

Women in Manufacturing: Challenging The Stereotype
Are you a woman who is working in or have worked in the manufacturing industry? The University of Wolverhampton Business School and its Management Research Centre is organising a Women in Manufacturing event at Springfield Campus. Find out more and […]

FDI growth in the Midlands outpaces rest of UK
The Midlands delivered a strong Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) performance last year, with the number of FDI-backed projects in both the West and East Midlands growing at a faster rate than anywhere else in the UK. According to the 2022 EY […]