Recording conflict casualties: A vital effort that NATO must join

“Who is responsible for recording and documenting the names of the dead?”, asks NATO Watch director Ian Davis

Union members protest over job changes

Members of the trade union for Magistrates’ Courts Staff took part in a rally in Birmingham today protesting against plans to transfer their jobs to the private sector.

August 2014

Laurence Inman has seen the future and, be warned, it’s not pretty.

Your vote counts

There’s an election next month. Make sure you can take part.

Of Race and Britain

Richard Lutz is disturbed and angered by the casual racism he encounters while buying his newspaper.

Conservative MPs and Digbeth businesses get creative

Fazeley Studios in Digbeth played host to a fringe session with an array of Conservative MPs and local creative Birmingham businesses

Tory Conference continues

Day three and Boris is still the Man.

Finance Fair puts social investment in the spotlight

Make the most of the rapidly growing social investment market was the key message to come out of the biggest Social Finance Fair ever held outside London yesterday.

Tories Arrive in Birmingham

The Conservative party conference has got underway, accompanied by protests and several no-shows.

White paper sets out LEP’s Strategy for Growth

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBS LEP) has launched its ‘Strategy for Growth’ white paper today, which sets out how the LEP aims to unlock growth and prosperity across the area.

Obama and Me: The Incredible True Story of a YouTube Sensation

The UK’s only American election YouTube Sensation has finally broken his silence and released a book about his adventure in 2008.

Security operation begins for Tory Conference

Details of measures to be implemented ahead of the events at the ICC have been released.

How can Britain exit the EU?

The Bruges Group are holding a public meeting in Birmingham next Monday. Entrance is free.

Carry on during the conference

There will be minimal disruption while the Tories are in Birmingham.

City awaits the Conservatives

ICC staff are ready for Cameron & co.

Tory candidate for Deputy Police Commissioner supports Labour campaign against police privatisation

Walsall Labour have welcomed the support of the Conservative candidate for the role of deputy Police Commissioner

Police and Crime Commissioner candidates called to sign the ‘No to privatisation pledge’

Anti-privatisation campaigners have called on the candidates standing for election for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner to pledge not to privatise any policing service if elected.

Birmingham unveils its economic zones

• Zones combine spatial and economic planning to attract £1.5 billion of investment
• Six zones across the city have the potential to create nearly 50,000 jobs

Public Meeting: No private profits from policing

The West Midland Police Authority is developing a Business Partnering for Policing Programme. What does this mean for West Midlands residents?

Mitchell: I Never Called That Cop ‘A Clegg’

HOWARD ELSTON, our breaking news reporter, with the latest on the chief whip and his foul mouth

Cycling and Policemen – and an admission

Andy Goff has an admission to make.

Uproar as rail station cuts approved

Plans to reduce staff on local railways have come in for criticism.

University to help bust myths on student fees as part of national campaign

Finance experts at Coventry University will be on hand this Thursday to help prospective students get up to speed with the changes to higher education fees in England

Only six people find work in Walsall; latest unemployment figures

Official unemployment figures released today show that between July and August only six people found jobs in Walsall.

Planning for homes is failing deprived areas

A councillor is demanding to know what has happened to almost £3 million in grants for new homes after it emerged only 17 houses were built

Birmingham representatives meet the Premier

Local politicians and business leaders have commented on a recent meeting with the Prime Minister

Birmingham welcomes back Conservatives for Autumn Conference

Birmingham is gearing up to host the Conservative Party for an unprecedented third Autumn Conference in five years, when it returns to the city next month.

Extradition Laws Fail to Protect British Citizens

“For a country that is supposed to be at the forefront of advocating human rights, democracy and the rule of law, Britain is failing the most important duty of all; protecting its own citizens”, writes Reyhana Patel.

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UKIP chooses Birmingham for 2012 Annual Conference

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) is to stage its 2012 Annual Conference in Birmingham from 20 – 22 September.