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Tag Archives: Europe

Perfect Storm: Brexit, Pandemic and the Irish border

Richard Lutz witnesses the unravelling of a right royal British mess. 

31 January, 2021 in Brexit, Comment, Environment, Health, Politics.

To Beeb or not to Beeb – and other questions of the week

Richard Lutz rifles through another mess of a week. – and a stormy one too

3 March, 2018 in Comment, Health, Most recent, Politics.

Rancour

The Left’s arguments for remaining in the EU are anathema to David Cameron and George Osborne. So go make them, urges Steve Beauchampé.

24 February, 2016 in Comment, Elections, Europe, Politics.

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.

17 July, 2013 in Business, Politics, United Kingdom.

EU plan for 22 billion euro boost for innovation and research

The European Commission has announced a plan to team up with the private sector and national governments to invest 22 billion euros in research over the next seven years.

17 July, 2013 in Business, Politics, West Midlands.

Croatia joining EU is victory for British vision of a wider Europe – Bennion

Local Lib Dem Euro MP Phil Bennion has welcomed Croatia becoming the EU’s 28th member state this week as a victory for the British vision of a wider Europe.

3 July, 2013 in Politics, West Midlands.

Should we really be pissing weedkiller?

The Government is being urged to take urgent action on pesticides after laboratory tests found traces of the weed killer glyphosate in the bodies of people across numerous European countries, including Britain.

15 June, 2013 in Environment, Gardening, Most recent, Politics, United Kingdom.

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.

12 June, 2013 in Politics, Television, Uncategorized.

University secures funding to help combat female genital mutilation

Coventry University is set to lead a Europe-wide project which aims to put an end to the illegal practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), after it was awarded funding to continue research into the issue.

26 April, 2013 in Coventry, Faith, Health, Medicine, Most recent.

March of the beekeepers: Government urged to back pesticide restrictions

The Government must take urgent action to protect declining bee populations by supporting European Commission proposals next Monday

26 April, 2013 in Environment, Farming, Food and drink, Gardening, Most recent.

Manufacturing firms set for performance boost through new grant scheme

A new funding scheme for West Midlands SMEs is aiming to award 200 grants over the next two years in a bid to help manufacturing businesses boost their competitiveness.

17 April, 2013 in Business, Coventry, Education, Most recent.

Birmingham Science Park launches incubation programme for low carbon entrepreneurs

Up to €20,000 will be awarded to selected entrepreneurial companies that participate in the Low Carbon Incubator Programme 2013

14 March, 2013 in Birmingham, Business, Environment.

Northfield residents exhibit artwork at Ikon Gallery – and in Berlin, Bologna and Castellón

A group of Birmingham residents are to take part in an extraordinary exhibition at Ikon Gallery later this month.

14 March, 2013 in Art and Leisure, Northfield, Travel, What's on.
Spencer Kelly

New technology centre to open

A new state-of-the-art centre showcasing the latest technology to enable businesses to enhance their competitiveness is set to be launched at Wolves Uni

11 March, 2013 in Education, Most recent, Wolverhampton.

How can Britain exit the EU?

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

2 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Democratise, Politics, What's on.

Transatlantic survey reveals NATO has still to convince public that Alliance is essential for their security

The German Marshall Fund has recently released its eleventh Transatlantic Trends survey. It charts US and European public opinion on a range of transatlantic issues, including foreign policy challenges, support for NATO, the economy, and the rise of other world powers.

20 September, 2012 in Features, Most recent, United Kingdom.

Euro loan aids Birmingham University development

The European Investment Bank has formally agreed to provide £75 million to fund developments to teaching, research and campus facilities at the University of Birmingham.

5 May, 2012 in Birmingham, Business, Education.

University to host international symposium on domestic violence

Coventry University is preparing to host an international symposium on domestic violence next week

8 March, 2012 in Coventry, Education, Emergency Services, Health, Police.

New grants to open doors for West Midlands SMEs in the low carbon vehicle sector

The Niche Innovation Scheme is offering small and medium enterprises in the region a selection of research and development grants…

27 January, 2012 in Business, Coventry, Environment, Features, Motoring.

UK Fiscal Plan Is ‘Nectar Of the Gods’- Fact

Our economics reporter, Sir Howard Elston, analyses the latest shock move by the government to rescue the UK from the hurricane of Euro fiscal disaster. The British Lion roared last night as it launched its latest campaign to buoy up sterling. In an effort to throw frogs’ legs into the face of the French and…

18 December, 2011 in Most recent, Politics, The Debate.

Clegg Sub-particle Located by Cern Scientists- Exclusive

Our science editor Howard Elston (RBI) gives us the latest in the shocking new development that will change our very lives- forever.

13 December, 2011 in Gardening, Most recent, Politics.

Clegg to Leave Government- Another Howard Elston Exclusive

Howard Elston, our Westminster editor, files this shock report on Nick Clegg’s sudden decision that he will leave government this week

11 December, 2011 in Business, Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Berlusconi ‘Sold to Greece’ as Transfer Market Closes

Our diplomatic editor Sir Howard Elston has just been allowed out of jail and sends this report from Brussels

10 November, 2011 in Business, Comment, Gardening, Most recent, Politics.

The Euro-Cup Runneth Over

Andy Munro has finally returned from Belgium.

22 October, 2011 in Birmingham, Football, Tourism, Travel.

Still no alternative to the Private Finance Initiative

Alan Clawley explains how the PFI system defies economic logic.

3 October, 2011 in Comment, Coventry, Environment, Most recent, NHS, Politics.

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