“If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying…”
Richard Lutz reports on the bankers that have been stealing from us and continue to steal from us
Out of the EU and into EFTA
A majority of voters would prefer the UK to be a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as opposed to the EU, according to a new survey published today by the Bruges Group.
The return of the good times?
But will they by-pass Birmingham? John Duckers takes issue with the city’s obsession with food when really it’s manufacturing that drives job creation.
Practise entrepreneurial alchemy
The Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning is offering budding entrepreneurs and creative minds the chance to practise real alchemy during a high-octane start-up weekend at Cambridge Judge Business School
Total shutdown of Greek ‘BBC’ is unacceptable for an EU democracy – Bennion
The sudden shutdown of all channels of Greece’s national broadcasting company by the Greek government is ‘unacceptable for an EU democracy’, says West Mids and Warks Lib Dem MEP Phil Bennion.
3rd successive year of growth for Aerospace Forum
Coventry and Warwickshire Aerospace Forum now boasts a turnover in excess of £100m and saw turnover grow by 15% last year and creating more jobs
Birmingham to bowl over cricket fans
Edgbaston Cricket: A rise in the number of expected visitors to the city – and an increase in those coming from outside the region – has boosted the tournament’s economic impact on Birmingham to £15.5 million
Marketing event to aid international development
The need for businesses to develop their international marketing capabilities will be the focus of an event held at the University of Wolverhampton this June.
Consumer price inflation slows
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) grew by 2.4% in the year to April 2013, down from 2.8% in March.
Industry leaders to debate how to boost SMEs at free innovation masterclass
Leaders from some of Europe’s largest companies will be gathering in Birmingham to discuss the role that open innovation and collaboration can play in boosting the economy
Midlands Co-operative’s profits rise again
Midlands Co-operative Society continues its strong business performance with the announcement of its year end results to 26 January 2013
Labour claim residents paying for Business Rate collection failures
Companies in Walsall owe over £2 million in unpaid business rates while the council makes cuts in public services and care for vulnerable people, claim Walsall’s Labour Group.
The Budget – March 2013
Here’s a round up of some reactions to today’s budget speech by George Osborne
Hezza raises hopes for city funding
Today the Government has endorsed Lord Heseltine’s review “No Stone Unturned”, which recommends a single funding pot strategy for cities.
Government backs Ofgem’s countdown to simpler, clearer and fairer energy market
The Government has today backed Ofgem‟s countdown to simpler, clearer and fairer energy market.
Say goodbye to free waste bags in Birmingham
A number of changes to waste collection services have been announced by Birmingham City Council in its 2013/14 budget
Beer duty escalator takes its toll
3 million fewer UK adults visit the pub on a regular basis
Reaction to the Autumn Statement
Neil Rami welcomes the Chancellor’s support for Lord Heseltine’s proposals
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
High Streets change in the Midlands
The electronic age has certainly had a big impact on the traditional high street and none more so than in Coventry
Marketing Birmingham’s post-budget optimism
Neil Rami, Chief Executive, Marketing Birmingham reflects on the impact of this week’s Budget on Birmingham’s potential to attract further inward investment.
Coach Friendly Coventry inspires joint promotion from City venues
Three prestigious Coventry attractions have joined together for the first time to promote the city to the group travel trade.
‘City of the Future’ – Birmingham Friends of the Earth
Birmingham FoE is hosting an event which takes people’s opinions and directs them into a discussion on action for a sustainable future which works for everyone.
Visit Birmingham targets travel trade to boost visitors
Visit Birmingham will be positioning the city as an unrivalled visitor destination at influential travel trade exhibitions this March
Birmingham: ‘City of the Future’
Birmingham Friends of the Earth present the ‘City of the Future’ event, 20th March at Birmingham’s Council House
Manufactured Truths: Where Are We Going?
By Richard Lutz Steve comes to my house – to my drive actually – to carry out essential body work on my 11 year old Honda. Someone ripped a mega-chunk out of it in a car park. From the damage it looks as if an SUV the size of a spaceship savaged it. Steve goes…
Autumn Forecast Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP
Much of Europe now appears to be heading into a recession caused by a chronic lack of confidence in the ability of countries to deal with their debts.
Localise West Midlands reporting
LWM launch of Green Deal & Fuel Poverty report
Late accounting for Birmingham Council
Councillors should be scrutinising the process leading up to major decisions not reacting to decisions that have already been made when it is too late to change them.
Coventry ‘Living Lab’ to put city at the forefront of eco-friendly innovation
Coventry is set to become a hotbed for low carbon innovation after Coventry University awarded global ‘Living Labs’ status by the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL).