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What are the costs of doing business with an independent Scotland?
Opinion
Does Scotland’s referendum in September about independence matter to businesses in Greater Birmingham?
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Tributes paid after former BBC journalist dies
Enterprise
John Wood, who had been suffering with diabetes-related problems for several years, rose to Chief Press and Public Relations Officer at Pebble Mill after starting his career with the corporation in London in the 1950s
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Unemployment falls by 3.1% in West Midlands
Economic Development
The jobless rate in the region has reduced to 8.3 per cent, with 226,000 people out of work, as the economy continued to pick up in the final three months of 2013
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Export confidence surges to record high
Economic Development
A survey of more than 2,400 exporting companies found that a third also predicted jobs will be created, with manufacturers the most optimistic
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Looking for economic insight on our airport
Opinion
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce members have prioritised the expansion of flights from Birmingham Airport for over ten years.
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City universities now employ more than 10,000
Economic Development
Latest figures released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency showed that employment at Birmingham’s universities is booming, with the three major institutions – Aston University, Birmingham City University and the University of Birmingham – all increasing staff numbers in 2012.
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French delegation to spend six days in Jewellery Quarter as part of EU skills scheme
Economic Development
The mission, which is being facilitated by Birmingham City Council, will take in fact-finding visits to companies in the city’s Jewellery Quarter district and meetings with key personalities
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Rebalancing regional economies requires City leadership in developing eco-systems
Opinion
Whilst there is much talk about innovation eco-systems and their value to wealth creation there is not so much about the practical means to understand, harness and develop them.
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Cadbury owner Mondelez announces £75m upgrade of Bournville factory
Manufacturing
Investment at Birmingham chocolate maker welcomed by unions and business leaders
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Giant 1.3% fall in unemployment in the West Midlands
Economic Development
New data shows joblessness in the West Midlands fell to 8.1 per cent in the quarter from September to November, down from 9.4 per cent in the previous three months
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Aston Martin in pledge to back local suppliers
Manufacturing
Aston Martin, which is based in Gaydon, near Warwick, produces around 4,000 premium vehicles each year – three-quarters of which are sold overseas.
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Major fall in West Midlands unemployment
Economic Development
Much-needed drop in joblessness, but business leaders say more needs to be done to upskill the region
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Birmingham Airport's expansion plans rejected by Davies Commission
Economic Development
A Government-backed inquiry has called for airport expansion in the south east but rejected plans for a new runway in the Midlands
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George Osborne's message - the future is bright but be very afraid
Opinion
Political Editor Jonathan Walker gives his instant analysis of Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement
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HS2 opponents given chance to put their case to Commons committee
Economic Development
High Speed Rail project connecting Birmingham to the south has divided opinion throughout the country
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Midland firms say soaring business rates are stopping them from recruiting
Economic Development
Birmingham companies paid a total of £459 million this year and are set to face a 3.2 per cent increase next spring
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West Midlands 'will be in export surplus next year'
Economic Development
Boom in overseas sales on back of Jaguar Land Rover set to push region into positive in terms of international trade
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Birmingham Chamber cut in half in six years
Economic Development
Reduction in public sector funding blamed as business organisation has to cut its cloth
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Unemployment eases in the West Midlands
Economic Development
Jobless rate now 9.5 per cent, down from 9.9 per cent recorded for the previous three months
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New chamber president wants region to be 'incubator of great ideas'
Economic Development
Mr Pile, executive chair of Midland marketing agency Cogent Elliott, is succeeding Steve Brittan as president of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
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Conference marks 110 years
Economic Development
Around 250 business and civic leaders gathered for the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual conference at Stoneleigh Park.
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Marketing firm boss to become new Birmingham Chamber president
Enterprise
Tim Pile, executive chair of Cogent Elliott, is due to succeed Steve Brittan at the Chamber’s annual meeting
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Hundreds of workers axed as Barclays closes Midland centre
Banking & Finance
Staff at the Barclays Coventry contact centre were informed this morning that the site will be closed with the loss of 350 jobs
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Labour warned: Scrapping HS2 would be disastrous for Midlands and North
Economic Development
Employers and council leaders in the Midlands and North have warned scrapping HS2 would be "disastrous" as the Government challenges Labour to stop "playing politics with our prosperity".
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