Leading recycling company, First Mile recognised at the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce 2020 awards for its commitment to responsible business, winning the ‘Excellence in Responsible Business’ title.... Read full article
Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the subject of personal protective equipment (PPE) has become a key discussion point. Over recent days the focus has been on the supply of facemasks that allow healthcare workers to interact safely and perform ... Read full article
18% of patients with liver disease in the West Midlands were very unsatisfied with the medical care they had received, a survey carried out by leading liver charity, the British Liver Trust, reveals.... Read full article
Smartphone apps used as ‘early warning systems’ for skin cancer are poorly regulated and frequently cannot be relied upon to produce accurate results, according to a new analysis by experts at the University of Birmingham.... Read full article
The first study into the impact on the NHS of a new type of health worker in hospitals known as Physician Associates has found that they benefit medical and surgical teams and their patients over a wide range of specialities. ... Read full article
The Government has awarded the University of Birmingham-hosted BactiVac Network up to £1 million funding to accelerate the development of bacterial vaccines in a bid to prevent infections occurring as part of the global fight against antimicrobial... Read full article
A Wolverhampton-based not-for-profit is celebrating after being shortlisted in a regional awards scheme for its work in the community. Paycare, a provider of Health Cash Plans for individuals and businesses, has been selected as a finalist in the ... Read full article
The NEC Group Arenas are continuing their work in nurturing young industry talent, having taken on the first electrical apprentices in UK arenas. The two apprentices – Liam Dyde, 21 and Mohammed Waseem, 28- will be mentored through a three-year place... Read full article
More than 133,000 businesses are still waiting for an appeal of their business rates valuation from 2010 to be resolved, council leaders reveal. More than 1 million businesses have challenged their business rates bill since 2010. ... Read full article
Friday 13th April saw over 500 industry leaders gather in Birmingham at the ICC to celebrate and acknowledge the best in the region’s innovative construction projects. In November 2017, Newman University proudly opened its brand new... Read full article