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Goodbye Mondeo man, hello microtargeting
Opinion
I don’t pretend fully to understand micro-targeting, but I do get, and somewhat resent, its democratic implications. First, though, as Mike Yarwood’s Max Bygraves would say: I wanna tell you a story
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Locke director Steven Knight shares his vision for a more creative Birmingham
Enterprise
Tom Hardy – “the best young actor Britain has got” – is the star of his new film, Locke, about a man undergoing a personal and professional crisis while driving from Birmingham to London
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Key Capital Partners backs Alliance management buyout
Professional Services
Black Country school meal provider looks to next step of growth following MBO
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Birmingham Metropolitan College to invest £4m in Skills Centre
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham Metropolitan College is redeveloping its Skills Centre in Erdington after securing a £1.3 million Skills Funding Agency grant
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2 Sisters founder Ranjit Boparan becomes Birmingham's first billionaire
Economic Development
It represents a remarkable rise for Mr Boparan, who started at a butcher’s shop in Bilston and now lives in Little Aston, and went on to take over household names like Northern Foods and Harry Ramsden’s
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Solihull stands in the way of West Midlands combined authority
Economic Development
Talks are taking place over the region’s authorities uniting under one banner, which could unlock a £20 billion pot were Labour to take power next year
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The sweet sound of music in Bournville
Retail & Consumer
The carillion at Bournville's charming Rest House is admired across the world. Christopher Morley joined the celebrations for its centenary.
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We're in danger or missing the devolution ball
Opinion
Miliband has said he wants cities like Birmingham and Manchester to become powerful urban dynamos, taking control of budgets for skills, housing, transport and the Work Programme so to boost their economies
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£6m funding boost for Coventry manufacturers
Professional Services
New capital worth £6.2m has been awarded to five automotive and aerospace businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire, creating 225 jobs.
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'Blot on the landscape' in Black Country to be knocked down
Commercial Property
Cavendish House, which councillors say is a  “blot on the landscape” has been earmarked for demolition.
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Birmingham and Black Country better together, claims Miliband
Economic Development
Labour leader urges more co-operation as he pledges return of regional minister.
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Local enterprise partnerships could see more funding says Prime Minister
Economic Development
The Government committed £2 billion to the first Single Local Growth Fund pot – set up as a result of Lord Heseltine’s devolution plans, in which he called for a pot of more than £50 billion.
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Miliband's push for a 'Greater Birmingham'
Opinion
Labour Leader Ed Miliband was in Birmingham this week pushing for greater regional co-operation
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City Living: 181 apartments planned for The Waterfront in Brierley Hill
Commercial Property
Point North building could become most sought-after location in Black Country
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Birmingham City Council leader: We must redraw region's economic boundaries
Economic Development
He is among a group of Labour leaders in the region, alongside the leaders of Wolverhampton and Sandwell’s councils, to call for a West Midlands-wide authority in recent weeks
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Where have all the flowers gone?
Retail & Consumer
Although woodland flowers currently dominate the scene later the focus is on grasslands, and there lie many problems.
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Ed Miliband promises "Greater Birmingham" share of £20 billion - but only if region creates a combined super-council
Economic Development
Labour leader Ed Miliband is revealing plans to strip £20 billion from Whitehall departments and give the funds to regions to create jobs, during a visit to Birmingham.
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They stifled our potential, now let's do it to London
Opinion
While London and its environs are in the fast lane to prosperity, much of the rest of England is stuck on the hard shoulder, waiting for an AA man.
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Black Country Living Museum gets £263,000 Arts Council funds for skills scheme
Banking & Finance
Museum was recently used as a filming location for hit BBC drama Peaky Blinders
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Black Country Chamber announces Ninder Johal as new President
Economic Development
Mr Johal is well known in the local business community and besides his position within the Chamber; he is also chair of the Black Country Asian Business Association (BCABA) as well as a Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) board member
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Greater Birmingham submits Strategic Economic Plan bid for £440m
Economic Development
The 51 priority projects outlined in the SEP are worth a total of £440 million over five years and the GBSLEP is asking for £86.3 million for 2015/16
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Servosteel name returns following HSBC-backed deal
Professional Services
As the Ƶ’s largest supplier of toll processing services to the strip mill products market, directors believe the return to independent ownership will be welcomed by its customers and suppliers.
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Higgs & Sons advise on steel deal
Professional Services
The Higgs corporate team, led by Nick Taylor and supported by Jamie Partington, was able to complete the deal within a tight deadline.
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Sweet memories of a tin full of promise
Retail & Consumer
Chris Upton discovers that his childhood toffees didn't come from heaven - but from down the road in Worcestershire
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