Business News

Small and medium sized manufacturers in England are defying predictions of a slowdown in the sector by posting increases in current and predicted sales.

Network Rail Consulting, as part of a British consortium, has announced that the consortium has been appointed by the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to be its partner, providing management and technical support for infrastructure, freight and passenger operations on one of its rail projects, the North South Railway (NSR).

Cabfind.com, transport on demand booking platform specialist, has been acquired by Transdev PLC, one of the world's biggest transport operators, as part of their strategy to expand further into the UK for an undisclosed sum.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has acted to ensure that all part-time workers benefit from fares reductions introduced in 2015.

A new initiative to promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to businesses in Birmingham has been launched with the city becoming the first in the UK to launch CSR City.

A £1.6million improvement scheme which will help to attract more visitors and boost investment in Wolverhampton city centre is moving in to its final phase.

Aidem Digital, a Birmingham based Community Interest Company (CIC) has been recognised as a leading social enterprise in this year’s RBS SE100 annual snapshot of 2014, with an incredible growth percentage of 173%.

Carers could soon be using smart phones, email alerts and pop-up care centres to help them plan and co-ordinate formal and informal support.

The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) and Kick It Out are giving aspiring journalists the chance to earn two paid freelance contracts in a competition launched through their joint ‘Fans for Diversity’ campaign.

Thirty-four council house tenants can look forward to home improvements in the coming weeks after extra funds were secured for the city from the Government.

Lightning-fast growth in China's solar power industry is set to provide opportunities to UK businesses over the next five years, according to China market research firm CCM.

As part of its continued support for independent retailers and hard-working farmers and producers, Big Barn is running its own campaign.

UKinbound and VisitEngland hosted its first joint workshop in conjunction with England’s Heritage Cities, with all partners uniting to grow the inbound tourism market beyond London after it was identified that 77% of UK’s inbound visitors stated that they would like to explore more of the UK.

Marks & Spencer has announced plans to transform its Northumberland Street store into one of the most eco-friendly and visually impressive in the north east.