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2 Sisters workers reject management plans for seven-day working
Manufacturing
2 Sisters food group is facing a revolt by staff over plans to introduce a new seven-day system.
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Growth barometer hits a twelve-month high
Manufacturing
Growth prospects amongst West Midlands manufacturing SMEs are at a 12-month high, according to the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) Barometer.
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Dudley wine proving to be an international hit
Economic Development
It could be described as "Chateau Dudley" but the wine from an unlikely Black Country vineyard is proving to be a smash hit with international experts.
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Birmingham bankers help Acorns Children's Hospice
Economic Development
A team of ten Birmingham bankers have volunteered time and donated tools to a Black Country children's hospice.
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Birmingham Post Letters To The Editor - Friday May 24
Economic Development
This weeks Birmingham Post Letters To The Editor on Friday May 24.
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Manufacturing Advisory Service Barometer reveals SME confidence at 12-month high
Economic Development
Growth prospects amongst West Midlands manufacturing SMEs is at a 12-month high according to the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) Barometer, which revealed almost three quarters of companies are expecting to increase sales over the next six months.
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Decades of drama for Birmingham: Doctors, Father Brown, The Archers among BBC's lasting legacy in region
Retail & Consumer
Broadcaster retains strong presence in the city with TV, radio, online and technical services despite factual programme-making being moved out of The Mailbox in 2012
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Multi-million pound MBO at Black Country tool steel firm
Manufacturing
A Black Country tool steel company has been sold in a multi-million pound management buyout.
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Working class heroine Julia Varley to get blue plaque in Birmingham
Economic Development
A woman who fought tirelessly for workers who endured 80-hour weeks and appalling conditions is to be honoured for her campaigning.
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Landmark inn was the inspiration for writer's dark tale
Retail & Consumer
A former Worcestershire pub became the setting for a historical novel.
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Dr Sarj Bahia: Bad start for NHS line - but don't hang up
Economic Development
There has been much negativity about the new 111 NHS helpline - but what is needed is constructive criticism to improve the service.
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Convicted drug smuggler Billy Hayes is making a new film in Birmingham
Retail & Consumer
“I enjoyed prison. I enjoyed living in the moment. I had my act down in jail.
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30 jobs created for Black Country energy assessors
Economic Development
An energy saving solutions specialist has created 30 jobs in the Black Country.
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New push for Birmingham and Black Country Community Foundation
Economic Development
A relaunched Midland charity is pushing to create the sort of business philanthropy espoused by the prime minister in his ‘Big Society’.
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Post Comment: City's diversity is reaping rewards
Economic Development
Birmingham is an international city in every way.
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Costs spiral for regeneration at former Walsall copper works
Economic Development
The projected costs of a major Black Country regeneration scheme have spiralled after a private sector development deal fell through according to a confidential report seen by Birmingham Post.
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Birmingham and Black Country featured strongly in CAMRA's historic pub guide
Economic Development
New book Britain's Best Real Heritage Pubs is a reminder of the rich history of brewing - and drinking - in the West Midlands.
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Measles risk for 40,000 Birmingham children who have not had MMR jab
Economic Development
As many as 40,000 teenagers and children in Birmingham are not protected properly from catching measles, new figures have revealed.
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Birmingham Post Letters To The Editor - Friday May 3
Economic Development
This weeks Birmingham Post Letters To The Editor on Friday May 3.
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David Bailey: Osborne must put money where his mouth is on local enterprise partnerships
Economic Development
After Regional Development Agencies were scrapped by the Coalition government in 2010, smaller scale Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) were set up - effectively as partnerships between local authorities and business.
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Fears of measles outbreak in Birmingham and the Black Country
Economic Development
As many as 40,000 teenagers and children in Birmingham are not protected properly from catching measles, new figures have revealed.
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Crossing the Line?
Retail & Consumer
As encounters with deer increase, the once-loved species may be moving the opposite way in the public's affections.
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Corporate deals for FBC Manby Bowdler
Professional Services
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler completed corporate deals worth £43 million in the last quarter of 2012.
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John Clancy: A new municipal bank may pay off for our region
Economic Development
Regional development banks and municipal banks have been at the heart of my calls over the last 16 years for radical reform of banking.
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