Sewing BB fundraises for LoveBrum
Patent attorney at Barker Brettell, Lucy Holloway, has swapped drafting patents for making face masks in her spare time, in support of LoveBrum.
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Shielding Employees Set to Return to Work From 1 August
The Government has released details of its plans for the two million people currently shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) in England, to gradually return to normal life.
John Lewis and Boots announcement ‘devastating’ but may lead to resurgence of local independent shopping
Dr Steven McCabe, regional economist at Birmingham City University has described the announcements by John Lewis Partnership and Boots PLC as devastating, but suggests the UK may see a resurgence in local independent shopping.
Chancellor vows to “protect, support and create jobs” in his Summer Statement
Kennedys Law reacts to The Chancellor’s Summer Statement.
Stamp duty ‘cut will help confidence’
Linda Kirk, director of conveyancing at Adkirk Law has responded to stamp duty holiday.
VAT cut could help save summer season for thousands of businesses
A leading north west leisure expert has welcomed the latest government announcement to cut VAT in the tourism sector as a way to support the sector which could save jobs in the region.
Deputy Vice Chancellor welcomes Chancellor’s announcement, calls for further investment in graduates and entrepreneurs to support post-COVID economy
Professor Julian Beer, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Birmingham City University has welcomed the latest announcement by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak, and has called for further Government investment in graduates and entrepreneurs to support a post-COVID economic recovery.
Dishoom Birmingham launch dates announced
The Dishoom team are delighted to announce that the doors to Dishoom Birmingham will warmly welcome guests for the restaurant’s rescheduled soft launch from Saturday 18th July.
She’s electric
National Express West Midlands is making good on its promise never to buy another diesel bus.
Tast Catala is re-opening
Tast Catala the popular Catalan restaurant led by Chef Paco Pérez and his amazing team located on King Street has announced it will be re-opening its doors on Thursday 16th July 2020.
Downtown Den #096 | What Next Power Panel in the Downtown Den
Downtown in Business brought together a powerful group of individuals from its network from across the country to gauge their opinions on Rishi Sunak’s Summer Statement and ask them what the Chancellor should be looking to announce in his October budget to get the economy back on track.
Time to rebuild our local institutions to deliver Sunak plans
Frank McKenna reflects on another positive statement from Rishi Sunak, but warns the Chancellor that it is all about delivery now – and he needs local government to help him.