Representatives from Black Country companies discussed recent budget changes over coffee and croissants at Halesowen College's newly-launched breakfast club.

The get together at the college's Coombs Wood Business Centre saw Birmingham accountancy firm, Grant Thornton UK LLP, discuss the effects of the budget on businesses and individuals.

Co-ordinator, Mary Samuels, said: "Grant Thornton gave a very useful and informative presentation. Following the talk students David Stone and Michael Rawlings joined representatives to learn what implications the proposed new legislation would bring."

Call Cheryl Nock on 0121 602 7770 or email cnock@halesowen.ac.uk for details of the breakfast club.