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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced the commissioners and political advisors for the city council.

SATO, an award-winning social business that empowers people everywhere to live a better life, every day, and to enjoy a brighter future through innovative sanitation and hygiene solutions, has been honoured by Fast Company's Brands That Matter 2023.

Arab Satellite Communications Organisation (Arabsat), the foremost satellite services provider in the Arab world and a global leader in satellite operations, has unveiled its innovative 'Contribution Platform,' a one-stop-solution that enables seamless content dissemination for TV channels and bouquet aggregators.

UNLEASH, the fastest-growing HR events across Europe and the US, returns to Paris for its 11^th year from the 17^th, though to 18th October, 2023.

The region’s technology sector is booming to such an extent that many businesses are struggling to recruit enough skilled people, the mayor heard during a meeting at a top West Midlands tech firm. 

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands and Chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), heard first-hand, during a visit to Birmingham-based IT company Intercity, how staff recruitment and retention were proving to be key barriers to growth for many West Midlands tech firms. He was joined by Martin Ward, the region’s tech commissioner, on a tour of the company, which has seen year-on-year growth of around 20%, and is a key player in the local tech industry.  

The West Midlands has the fastest growing tech sector in the UK, worth over £15.3 billion, and saw 2,378 tech start-ups registered in 2022 — an increase of 22%. Figures released by TechWM suggest around 144,000 employees work for a tech-based company in the West Midlands and recruitment for tech-based positions has increased by 31% in 2022. 

To help plug the skills gap WMCA, during the 2022/23 academic year, has earmarked £14.7 million into tech and digital skill courses supporting approximately 11,000 individual learners. Vacancies for tech and digital roles also reflect high demand with nearly 10,000 job postings in the last month alone, according to figures from the WMCA. 

The Mayor said: "When we look at the avenues open to us here in the West Midlands to power economic growth, it’s clear that technology will play a pivotal role in shaping our future.

Virgin Atlantic is planning an expansion in the Caribbean by making Bridgetown, Barbados, its regional hub.

The percentage of hotel industry board seats held by Black members and women members, respectively, is going up.

Downtown in Business will sponsor the opening day of the Liverpool International Tennis tournament next year – with Thursday 13th June becoming ‘Downtown Day’.

People are being invited to have their say about the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Direct Payment Support Service and Bookkeeping and Payroll Service.

The ONS published its Quarterly National Accounts publication, containing revisions to GDP.

Swoop, a fintech company specialising in funding solutions and Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology, are excited to announce their global partnership aimed at helping businesses and accountants access a wide range of funding opportunities.

Wolverhampton Business Week celebrated its tenth anniversary with hundreds of people from the city and beyond engaging in a wide range of events delivered by the council and city partners.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, chair of the Executive Council, inaugurated the third edition of the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport and honoured the winners of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport.

Birmingham Health, Safety and Environment Association (BHSEA) are inviting any business (small or large) to attend their next event - completely free of charge - on Monday 9^th October 2023 at Walsall Football Club.

Sony has become the latest company to fall victim to a ransomware attack, with all of Sony’s systems being compromised, according to the group claiming responsibility.

The Executive Management Team at leading national chartered surveying firm Bruton Knowles, has expanded following recent activity within the business.