Solihull

Arrest over suspected furlough fraud

A West Midlands man has been arrested as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation into a suspected £495,000 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) fraud. HMRC officers executed a search warrant yesterday (8 July 2020) in the Solihull area and arrested the 57-year-old. This is the first arrest…

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M&S Cafés begin to reopen for takeaway

Marks and Spencer has revealed plans to reopen 49 café locations across the UK today (14 May). The local cafés will be opening for takeaway hot drinks only, and the chosen locations to open are all based on the café being located next to the in-store Foodhall – meaning customers…

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Jacques Restaurant announces new opening in Solihull

Jacques restaurant has announced a new opening in Solihull in March 2020. Chef Jacques Van Der Merwe and his team have purchased a venue situated in the town centre of Solihull, and claim it is “investing several million pounds creating a beautiful and illustrious new upmarket dining venue.” Van Der…

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Wilson Vale wins £400,000 contract

Catering provider Wilson Vale has won a £400,000 contract to provide services to property investment firm IM Group. After a successful opening, the caterer will provide breakfast, lunch, coffee bar and “extensive hospitality” services at the new site. Some 14 caterers applied during the tender process, which is valued at…

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Ei Group launches electric vehicle charging scheme

Pub company, Ei Group has announced it is installing electric vehicle charge points at its Pub Support Centre in Solihull and across its Ei Managed Operations business. The move comes as the group looks to reduce the carbon footprint of the wider business and in response to the increasing number…

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