Energy Business News - Leading furnace servicing company Vacuum amp Atmosphere Services has earned its official gas registration after two engineers achieved their qualifications. VAS, based in Middlemore Road, Smethwick, is now on the Gas Safe Register, the UK s only official registration body for gas businesses and engineers, after Michael Day and Daniel Perry passed their training courses.

Construction Business News - Commercial heating and ventilation specialists Lord Combustion Services landed three leading business awards in one night in recognition of their high standards over the past 12 months.

Finance Business News - The chair of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership today paid tribute to the region s business community for its fierce determination to bounce back from the Covid pandemic.

Finance Business News - Q Financial Services, which has its offices in Wellington and Shrewsbury, said the increase in rates from the historic low of 0.1 to 0.25 should have minimal impact in the short term. However Q director Mitchell Gough says further rises are likely in the months ahead as the Bank of England fights soaring inflation and urged households to review their own budgets in the new year.

Property Business News - R amp R Transport and Haulage Limited have snapped up the lease on the workshops and yard at the Eastwoods Service Station in Ashby Road, Stapleton, under the deal. Bromwich Hardy partner David Penn, who acted for the landlords, said the new tenants had agreed a rent of more than 50,000 for each of the next five years.

Legal Business News - A Wolverhampton-based business which specialises in highways drainage surveys in order to keep carriageways safe by reducing the amount of standing water on the road surface, has secured a prestigious seven-year contract with National Highways formerly Highways England .

Construction Business News - A Shropshire construction firm has handed out a string of accolades to its staff in recognition of their achievements during the year. Pave Aways presented special awards recognising its top performers at its annual staff Christmas party at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on December 3.

Arts Business News - Leading film, gaming and immersive tech businesses from the West Midlands were able to build links with leading organisations in Malta during a trade mission to the Mediterranean island.

Marketing Business News - Leading video, animation and livestreaming agency Stone s Throw Media has celebrated its 10th anniversary after a year of continued growth.

Finance Business News - Q Financial Services which has bases in Wellington and Shrewsbury has launched new departments dealing with wills and buildings and contents and welcomed Joanne Wilkinson and Helen Esslemont to its team of specialists.

Arts Business News - Hopeful filmmakers and TV series creators from across the West Midlands pitched story ideas to executives from leading international production companies at the first Birmingham Film Market.

Education Business News - Award-winning people development leader WELL Training has appointed four new key team members to grow capacity on the back of a year of extended growth.

Construction Business News - One of Shropshire s leading construction businesses has formed a new alliance with a county school in a bid to tackle the industry s skills gap. Pave Aways Building Contractors will be providing practical training and advice to students who are studying on the BTEC construction programme at The Mary Webb School in Pontesbury.

Property Business News - Leading commercial property agency Bromwich Hardy has been appointed to manage some of Coventry s most historic buildings. The award-winning agency says it is delighted after being awarded the contract to look after the portfolio of properties for Historic Coventry Trust.

Food Business News - Stars of the reality show enjoyed a day out at the Hencote estate in Shrewsbury as they filmed scenes for the latest episode of the programme, broadcast on ITVBe on November 22. Stars Lauren Simon, Nicole Sealey and Debbie Davies visited Hencote earlier this summer to film the programme.

Legal Business News - Many homeowners may still have to sell their homes to pay for their own care later in life as reforms which were meant to tackle unfairness in the way the social care system is funded fall short of levelling the playing field, according to one leading Shropshire law firm.

Finance Business News - With fuel and labour shortages in the UK compounding a global supply chain crisis, many businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford amp Wrekin are struggling with stock issues and rising costs.

Education Business News - Global staff development leader WELL Training have been named winners of two prestigious West Midlands business awards on the back of a successful year of consistent growth.

Retail Business News - Pall-Ex has celebrated 25 years in business with an anniversary and awards event recognising the achievements of its staff, shareholder members across the UK and its international partners.

Marketing Business News - Kensa Creative introduced the new senior management role as part of a wider strategic investment to exponentially grow the thriving business, with lead designer Jess Morris promoted into the position.