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Ed Miliband vows: I'll create a Cabinet for the English regions
Economic Development
Labour's devolution plans revealed: Big city and regional leaders to join "English Cabinet" chaired by Ed Miliband, while legislation will devolve control of transport, housing and more to local level
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Queen opens Jaguar Land Rover's new i54 engine plant
Jaguar Land Rover
Her Majesty's visit comes at difficult time for the company as it continues negotiations with trade unions over pay dispute
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Chuka Umunna calls for regional mayors in 'more federal' º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Economic Development
In a strident interview on devolution to English regions, the Shadow Business Secretary called for a more federal political model
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Strong quarter for Crystal Mortgages as it eyes record year
Banking & Finance
Black Country firm says it is on target to break £500m mark for terms issued
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Work starts on Bentley Bridge Business Park
Commercial Property
Second phase of speculatively built Black Country industrial estate will hope to follow on from success of first part which is now fully let
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Integrity Security Group expands after venturing east
Economic Development
Solihull firm secures £250,000 contract to supply cleaning, facilities and security services to Nottingham Wholesale Fruit and Flower Market
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David Cameron pays tribute to retiring MP Sir Richard Shepherd
Economic Development
Black Country MP Richard Shepherd is to leave the Commons at the next election
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Leading lights put future of region in the spotlight
Economic Development
Key figures from the city's private and public sectors came together to debate projects in the region and future collaboration
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Birmingham bids to shed 'Cloak of Invisibility' in moves to Combined Authority
Opinion
Solihull, apparently due to its difference in political colour, is more reluctant to throw its lot in with the Labour-run metropolitans.
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Dudley Council appoints new chief executive
Economic Development
Sarah Norman will join Black Country authority next year and moves from community director role in Wolverhampton
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New recruits bolster Enoch Evans' growth plans
Professional Services
The appointments of Cheryl McSheen-Bailey and Jade Cranch come as the firm celebrates its 130th year in existence
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Phoenix 10 regeneration project back on track
Commercial Property
Walsall Council and Homes and Communities Agency begin hunt for developer to relaunch stalled 44-acre development
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Walsall Council facing £86m more budget cuts
Economic Development
Black Country council follows in Birmingham's footsteps by predicting further austerity
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DLT Management acquires Grade II building for new Black Country base
Commercial Property
Company plans 'significant investment' to modernise Kings Charles House in Dudley which was once part of the Association of Conservative Clubs
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People are turning against Israel, Midland MP claims
Economic Development
A historic vote to recognise Palestine was welcomed by MPs who have campaigned for many years to support Palestine, such as Birmingham MP Richard Burden
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Special summit to shine light on Midlands infrastructure
Commercial Property
Government has been working with the construction industry to develop a long-term vision – ‘Construction 2025’
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HCB Group take over Clive Shepherd & Co
Professional Services
HCB has taken over the legal practice of Clive Shepherd & Co, moving the staff into its offices in Lichfield Street, which were acquired in 2011 when Walsall legal firm Hadens joined the group
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David Bailey: Bringing foreign jobs home to the Midlands needs a will and a way
Opinion
More than £6 billion has been invested by major auto assemblers over the last three years, with more to come in the supply chain.
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HCM Engineering completes £500k investment programme
Economic Development
Manufacturing Advisory Service supports Black Country engineering group as it aims to double company
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Earliest remnants of glass industry are rediscovered in Stourbridge
Economic Development
Two of the earliest glass-making furnaces ever discovered in the region have been revealed during a dig in Stourbridge.
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Brinsop Court in Herefordshire housed some famous historical names
Retail & Consumer
Brinsop Court in Herefordshire is the country house that has been home to some famous historical names. Chris Upton takes a look.
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Higgs & Sons joins Families in Business
Professional Services
Higgs & Sons becomes an FiB approved adviser in the Black Country, providng legal services to family-run and owned businesses which are working with FiB
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Jerry Blackett: Birmingham isn't trusted with its own money
Opinion
Birmingham City Council has now stepped up its bid to attract more powers for the region by formally joining forces with Solihull to work on projects like the HS2 high-speed rail link.
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Historic Kenrick House to go under the hammer
Economic Development
Former Black Country industrial building housed famous metalwork manufacturer until earlier this year
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