McNab sells e-book company to Tesco

SAS soldier-turned-thriller writer Andy McNab is set for a windfall after selling the e-book company he founded five years ago to supermarket giant Tesco. read more
Report calls for IT checks at banks

EVERY bank should be checking its computer systems in the wake of the IT glitch at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), the chairman of an influential Parliamentary committee has said. read more
Worst sales of year for retailers

RETAILERS failed to bask in the glow of Team GB's Olympic success last month as the sector suffered its worst sales this year, figures have shown. read more
Cheers! Pub landlords are happier

PUB landlords are more upbeat about their prospects as increasing numbers of people go to their local rather than a restaurant for a meal, according to a new report. read more
West Midlands' 'under-employed' workers want more hours

THERE are 246,000 under-employed workers across the West Midlands - an increase of 33 per cent since the start of the recession, according to a TUC analysis of official figures published today. read more
Halesowen engineering firm takes on five apprentices

ENGINEERING firm Thompson is helping tackle youth unemployment by taking on five new apprentices at its Halesowen-based manufacturing facility. read more
1 in 4 West Midlanders 'ripped off' by letting agents - Shelter

ONE in four people in the West Midlands have been ripped off by a letting agent, new research from Shelter reveals today. read more

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