Media union in ‘news matters’ campaign
NUJ to launch campaign to protect local news.
Greater Birmingham welcomes prospective investors during MIPIM 2017
Key projects showcased while panel discussions draw large crowds.
The strange state of a post-Scotland UK
Will Mapplebeck looks at a disunited Kingdom.
WMCA gives backing towards Birmingham factory site development
Combined Investment Fund helps with £5.5 million investment.
Firing up the Midlands Engine
Midlands Engine Strategy marks an important opportunity for a region determined to live up to its potential.
WMCA welcomes findings of Inclusive Growth Commission
Call for central government to assist regions post-Brexit.
Budget Day anti-austerity protest planned
Stuart Richardson from Birmingham Against the Cuts explains.
PMQs- It’s a joke and this is how it should change
Prime Minister’s Questions is nothing more than cliche time in Parliament, says political commentator Will Mapplebeck.
Greater Birmingham to enter the spotlight at MIPIM
Key events include new proposals for Peddimore and discussions around housing.
Sir Howard and the inside story of Melania’s law suit – Exclusive
Another exclusive from our Stateside correspondent.
Revised library plans set for approval
New plans follow consultation with local residents.
Support for private landlords call from lettings executive
Buy to let landlords “should be encouraged” by government.
Midlands unites for MIPIM property exhibition
Region comes together to showcase multi-billion pounds investment opportunities.
Refugee conference to be held in Birmingham
Rethinking Refugees aims to alter perceptions.
Fools Rushed In
The UK’s indecent haste in befriending toxic Trump will likely end badly suggests Steve Beauchampé.
Service cuts protest planned
Midland Mencap organises mass lobby at Birmingham Council House to oppose planned disability service cuts.
In the bleakest of mid-winters
Try and stay positive… because things are set to get a lot worse in 2017 suggests Steve Beauchampé.
2017: Migration to continue, Murray to win big and Brexit, Brexit and more Brexit
Will Mapplebeck doles out his predictions for the new year.
Reality check for Mr Osborne please
When it comes to the Middle East, George Osborne seems as confused as ever suggests Steve Beauchampé.
Women of 2016
Steve Beauchampé identifies two courageous candidates, who fought for their beliefs with decency, honesty and humility.
Council funding cuts attacked
“Significant impact” on local arts and culture feared.
Local MP launches West Midlands Parlimentary group
All-Party group aims to “speak up” for region in Westminster.
The dark shadow on the sidelines
As the British football sex scandal gains steam, Richard Lutz remembers his school where a sports coach preyed on boys. It has caused a national scandal in the US
The convenience of a scapegoat – why everyone’s giving globalisation a good kicking.
Will Mapplebeck takes a close look at how too many of our leaders react mindlessly to the worldwide finance crises that lurk on the political landscape.
Road map to Pence-sylvania
With all the noise about Donald Trump, how about the other guy- the one a heartbeat away from the Oval Office? Richard Lutz checks the facts
Lord Howard: Why I feel safe in the United States of Animosity
Diplomatic editor Sir Howard Elston analyses the new Trumpie inner circle.
CommonGround in Birmingham
Post-referendum group aims to gauge local opinions.
Trump to Queen: ‘You’re fired, girl”
Sir Howard Elston, inside the Trump citadel, with an exclusive that’ll shock all lime-eating Brits.
Labour plans to help city’s self-employed
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary plans social security for Birmingham’s 34,000 self employed.
A quick constitutional walk through Trump, guns and a really rigged voting system
Donald Trump enters the White House with little knowledge or respect for constitutional law. But things must change to accommodate the times, says Richard Lutz.