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Black and Asian owned businesses 'hindered' by slow growth over 'years'
BusinessLive
The Labour Party have pledged to boost Black, Asian and ethnic minority-led small and medium-sized businesses
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Willy Wonka of samosas opens first shop with incredible creations on the menu
Black Country
Zeyn - the man behind Samosaboy - has opened his first shop in Wolverhampton
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'I lost my daughter and turned grief into a global, Islamic lifestyle business'
Ramadan
Once Upon a Dua is a multi-award winning children's lifestyle brand that even non-Muslims adore
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UB40 star's wife wins big for wedding cake business after turning her back on showbusiness
UB40
Solihull wife of UB40 star Robin Campbell wins at Britain's Asian Wedding Awards for her cake business Juci Luci Cake Company
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Councillors claim market is 'dead' - as they hike fees
Dudley
Licensing committee members call for change then hike street trader fees
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'Perfect family business' cafe up for sale in Great Barr for just under £60K
Great Barr
The popular cafe is just off busy Walsall Road and has glowing reviews on social media
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New Aldi and Lidl stores coming your way from 2024 onwards with jobs for the area
Lidl
The cost-cutting superstores will be replacing dying shopping centres and businesses
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His head said be an engineer, his heart said make Japanese pancakes on Ladypool Road
Sparkhill
Hassan Mohamed thought he had a career plan mapped out but his sweet tooth took him on another path
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I visited Soho Road shops and it was a sensory treat I'll never forget
Handsworth and Soho
Many businesses are family-owned and reaching milestone anniversaries
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We visited the heart of Soho Road - meet the inspirational business owners who never give up
Handsworth and Soho
Independent businesses on Soho Road are waning due to online shopping and cost of living, but they won't give up
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'I'm a pawnbroker and I've sold everything from boxing belts to canal barges'
BusinessLive
'People needing money has a stigma but don't walk in with your head down - walk in with your head high and ask 'How much for this?'"
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Bordesley Green S'More Desserts up for sale due to 'personal circumstances'
BusinessLive
S'More Desserts only opened two years ago and wowed customers with their sweet treats and savoury dishes
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Popular Solihull fish and chip shop for sale
BusinessLive
The popular takeaway could benefit from a larger menu and extended opening hours according to sellers
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'She started kicking off, she's a diva' - confessions of former Brum hotel worker's celebrity encounters
Perry Barr
Perry Barr cafe owner recalls a rude Whitney Houston and "softie" BBC Gladiators
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How entrepreneur mum opened 'micro nursery' in her Yardley home
Birmingham Mums
Emma, 43, has already had to turn families away she is so popular
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The inspirational story of legendary Stratford Road business that was 'labour of love for 52 years'
BusinessLive
Vic's Shoe Repairs and Leather Goods attracted the likes of UB40 and the Lord Mayor
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Disabled jobseeker says 'I didn't have a clue I could work at all' as charity slams lack of support
Employment
A charity has slammed job centres for lack of specialist equipment and support for disabled people
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Brummie pals are earning six figures after starting business from their homes
BusinessLive
Luna Charles was created during lockdown - and now has some big celebrity fans
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Babysitter's invention for children without limbs - because of 'sassy' princess
BusinessLive
Engineering whiz Kate, 27, now runs a successful business that fixes a common problem for children missing limbs
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This Brummie personal care start-up is well groomed for success
Birmingham City FC
City centre firm BarberBoss recently entered into a partnership with Birmingham City FC
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Ad Feature
Wolverhampton warehouse and office storage specialist is looking to go from strength to strength
Wolverhampton
Dalvie Systems provides bespoke storage and office interiors for major UK firms
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How virtual reality job interviews could help unemployed back into work
Severn Trent Water
Big brand employers at the Severn Trent jobs fair include the NHS, National Express, Kier and Pertemps
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Humble samosa given a niche twist by entrepreneur who began selling chocolate sandwiches at school
Wolverhampton
His outlandish flavours for SamosaBoy include Nutella, Oreo and strawberry and cream in baked samosas
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'We built our clothing business with £500 each in our pockets - now we've quit our jobs'
Asian Communities
Kamran and Shawfikul had just £500 each when they launched their successful thobe business from their homes
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Thousands of NatWest, Halifax, Santander customers rush to 'ditch' accounts
The three made the biggest gains through customers using the Current Account Switch Service (Cass) in the final quarter of 2023, industry figures indicate.
Prince Harry says 'final goodbye' to UK after 'last straw' with royal family
Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex lives in America with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children
Murderer nods as he's given huge sentence for drug deal ambush stabbing
Harborne
Mohammed Qasim stabbed 43-year-old Richard Hopley to death in Harborne on September 22, 2022
DWP plans huge Universal Credit, PIP and ESA changes with full list of new rules
DWP
The Prime Minister has set out a series of radical changes that will affect people claiming Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and ESA (Employment and Support Allowance)
'Half' of British Gas, OVO, Octopus, EDF customers told to 'review' bill immediately
Energy
Only 54 per cent of UK residents - who are typically customers with any of the big energy firms like British Gas, OVO, EDF, Eon Next, Octopus and more - out of their way to regularly carry out this important check.
NHS
Dr Michael Mosley reveals diet change which could combat bloating and tummy troubles
The nutrition expert said irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be tackled by doing this
Paedophile jailed for historic sex offences after near four-year investigation
Staffordshire Police
Christopher Walkman of Swadlincote, Derbyshire has been put behind bars for a series of indecent assault on a young girl in Burton-on-Trent
Newton Middleway closed live – crash leads to road closure on Birmingham ring road
Birmingham City Centre
A crash on the A4540 Newtown Middleway has led to the road being partially closed and big delays in the area
How Birmingham's heritage buildings could soon benefit from 'protective field'
Politics
The future of Birmingham's historic buildings has been put firmly in the spotlight in recent weeks and months
BBC Death in Paradise fans think they know who replaces Ralf Little
BBC
The actor departed from his role as lead detective Neville Parker as series 13 came to an end
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Your Money
Thousands of NatWest, Halifax, Santander customers rush to 'ditch' accounts
The three made the biggest gains through customers using the Current Account Switch Service (Cass) in the final quarter of 2023, industry figures indicate.
Prince Harry says 'final goodbye' to UK after 'last straw' with royal family
Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex lives in America with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children
Murderer nods as he's given huge sentence for drug deal ambush stabbing
Harborne
Mohammed Qasim stabbed 43-year-old Richard Hopley to death in Harborne on September 22, 2022
DWP plans huge Universal Credit, PIP and ESA changes with full list of new rules
DWP
The Prime Minister has set out a series of radical changes that will affect people claiming Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and ESA (Employment and Support Allowance)
I went to Costco for the first time and there are two things I wish I'd known
Supermarkets
We headed to our nearest Costco warehouse in Birmingham to see if Costco is really worth the hype
NHS
Dr Michael Mosley reveals diet change which could combat bloating and tummy troubles
The nutrition expert said irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be tackled by doing this
Paedophile jailed for historic sex offences after near four-year investigation
Staffordshire Police
Christopher Walkman of Swadlincote, Derbyshire has been put behind bars for a series of indecent assault on a young girl in Burton-on-Trent
Newton Middleway closed live – crash leads to road closure on Birmingham ring road
Birmingham City Centre
A crash on the A4540 Newtown Middleway has led to the road being partially closed and big delays in the area
How Birmingham's heritage buildings could soon benefit from 'protective field'
Politics
The future of Birmingham's historic buildings has been put firmly in the spotlight in recent weeks and months
BBC Death in Paradise fans think they know who replaces Ralf Little
BBC
The actor departed from his role as lead detective Neville Parker as series 13 came to an end