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Channel 4’s Black in Business 2026 Shortlist: What Birmingham’s Black Entrepreneurs Should Do Next

July 28, 2026

Channel 4 and Lloyds just revealed the nine businesses shortlisted for Black in Business 2026 — and none of them are from Birmingham. Here’s what the programme actually offers, and how to put your business in the running next time round.

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Free Business Support for Black-Owned Businesses in Birmingham (2026 Guide)

July 24, 2026

Birmingham is home to one of the strongest free business support networks for Black entrepreneurs anywhere in the UK — from the Legacy Centre of Excellence to a fully-funded Investment Readiness Programme. Here’s how to use it, and why it matters given the funding gap Black-owned businesses still face.

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