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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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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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The music teacher from Milton Keynes caused a stir among viewers as they recognised him from other TV appearances and films
Stabbing near Birmingham school sees man rushed to hospital
Shard End
The man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious stomach injuries after being found near Broadmead Academy
Homeless couple forced to live in bus stop in stark illustration of city's housing crisis
Selly Oak
Transport bosses have confirmed the bus stop will be demolished following concerns from businesses over anti-social behaviour
Gogglebox stars split and explain reason why in separate statements
Gogglebox
Stephen and Daniel co-own two hair salons together
Neglected Birmingham area to get £1.3 billion of funds to raise hope and create jobs
Liam Byrne MP
Generations of neglect in East Birmingham - including Alum Rock, Bordesley Green and Hodge Hill - looks set to end with massive investment boost
BBC
TV licence fee could rise £14 'per year' because BBC is 'lifeline' to many
A petition on the Parliament website will be debated by Parliament if it receives 100,000 signatures, and it will draw a government response after 10,000 back it.
Evil child killer linked to disappearance of Solihull's Milk Carton Kids dies in prison
Solihull
Convicted child killer and rapist Brian Field was serving life in jail at the time of his death
DWP takes down 'tone deaf' Universal Credit poster and says 'it's out of date'
DWP
The poster, about Universal Credit, was put up in a Jobcentre as the Cost of Living crisis continues - and it sparked a widespread fury.
Boots, Tesco, Aldi ban item from stores ahead of new strict UK law
Aldi
Wet wipes containing plastic are set to be removed from sale in the UK under legislation expected to be confirmed on Monday, it has been reported.
New UK probate rules from May 1 with 'huge ramifications' for grieving families
Your Money
The cost for applying for probate will rise by 10 per cent from £273 to a flat rate of £300 in days, it has been confirmed.
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Lanzarote and Tenerife send plea to UK tourists ahead of mass holiday cancellations
Regional tourism chief Jessica de León insists that tourists are still welcome on the Islands ahead of planned protests today.
ITV Britain's Got Talent viewers stunned as they instantly recognise 'film star' contestant
Britain's got Talent
The music teacher from Milton Keynes caused a stir among viewers as they recognised him from other TV appearances and films
Homeless couple forced to live in bus stop in stark illustration of city's housing crisis
Selly Oak
Transport bosses have confirmed the bus stop will be demolished following concerns from businesses over anti-social behaviour
Stabbing near Birmingham school sees man rushed to hospital
Shard End
The man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious stomach injuries after being found near Broadmead Academy
Gogglebox stars split and explain reason why in separate statements
Gogglebox
Stephen and Daniel co-own two hair salons together
British Airways
Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI, Jet2 passengers with phones on low charge could be turned away
Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, British Airways and Easyjet passengers have been warned over a strict and little-known mobile phone rule which they could fall foul of.
TV licence fee could rise £14 'per year' because BBC is 'lifeline' to many
BBC
A petition on the Parliament website will be debated by Parliament if it receives 100,000 signatures, and it will draw a government response after 10,000 back it.
Evil child killer linked to disappearance of Solihull's Milk Carton Kids dies in prison
Solihull
Convicted child killer and rapist Brian Field was serving life in jail at the time of his death
DWP takes down 'tone deaf' Universal Credit poster and says 'it's out of date'
DWP
The poster, about Universal Credit, was put up in a Jobcentre as the Cost of Living crisis continues - and it sparked a widespread fury.
Boots, Tesco, Aldi ban item from stores ahead of new strict UK law
Aldi
Wet wipes containing plastic are set to be removed from sale in the UK under legislation expected to be confirmed on Monday, it has been reported.