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Are green energy levies working?
Opinion
The political football that is the cost of energy, just got booted up field as the coalition Government quickly turns defence into attack.
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Manufacturers bemoan energy snub in Autumn Statement
Manufacturing
Richard Halstead, the Midland director of EEF, said George Osborne missed an opportunity to help production firms to export by reducing energy bills
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Watchdog slams Government's regional economic growth policies as Chancellor delivers statement
Economic Development
The National Audit Office has criticised the Government's regional growth plans as Chancellor George Osborne announced measures to back high streets and cut youth unemployment
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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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Autumn Statement 2013: Chancellor delivers boost to motorists
Economic Development
Fears of another hike in the price of fuel have been allayed in the Autumn Statement
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Divided reaction to Autumn Statement 2013
Economic Development
Business groups welcome the Chancellor's moves while union leaders have warned about mounting austerity and debt problems
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Autumn Statement expected to reveal boost for innovation
Banking & Finance
Expert says George Osborne has an opportunity to capitalise on return to growth
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Business rates hitting recruitment plans, claim chambers of commerce
Economic Development
Firms say soaring business rates are stopping them from recruiting after it was revealed they will jointly pay an extra £14.7 million next year.
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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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Councils should collect their thoughts – and all that is owed
Opinion
Among the many reasons for mistrusting the Chancellor of the Exchequer is his inability to grasp percentages.
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JLR could be a blueprint for rest of º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Opinion
Labour can learn from Jaguar Land Rover as they develop the economic policies for the next General Election.
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George Osborne wasn't right on Plan A
Opinion
While the austerity cheerleaders argue that it wasn't austerity that led to the poor economic performance, it's clear to many analysts that austerity has in fact slowed growth.
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A speech welcomed by the left – and the right
Opinion
Conservatives will gather in Manchester for their annual conference in high spirits – but any hint of triumphalism could be their undoing.
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Birmingham-founded Lloyds Bank 'revitalised' as standalone brand
Economic Development
Lloyds Bank began life as Taylors & Lloyds in Birmingham in 1765. It was founded by iron-trader Sampson Lloyd II.
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Ed still has to sell himself as potential PM to the voters
Opinion
Labour has a challenging task, the party needs to convince voters that Ed Miliband is the right person to be Prime Minister.
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Chancellor George Osborne: I'm passionately in favour of HS2
Economic Development
Chancellor claims the line would “transform the economic geography of our country and help spread rising prosperity to the Midlands and the North of England
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New fear of house price bubble in the Midlands
Economic Development
An entire generation is at risk of being unable to buy their own home as it emerged average prices in the Midlands have rocketed as high as six times a normal salary
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Widening ‘Jaws of Doom’ could cripple council
Economic Development
Birmingham authority warns it will have to make £210m extra savings due to more government cuts
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Call for a united West Midlands LEP
Birmingham City Council
Local authority leader wants enterprise bodies to unite to give the West Midlands a better voice
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West Midlands will be at heart of Tory election strategy
Opinion
David Cameron and colleagues target West Midlands seats in the run-up to polling day.
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All roads lead to Birmingham for Post Infrastructure Summit 2013
Economic Development
New initiative putting spotlight on future projects taking place at Edgbaston cricket stadium on October 31
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Police ‘at tipping point’ after 6pc savings
Economic Development
Six per cent budget cuts announced by the Chancellor threaten loss of an extra 520 police officers, according to the West Midlands police and crime commissioner.
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Localism (and the city) the losers again
Opinion
David Bailey writes "While Slasher Osborne noted that there may be scope for to increase funding in future years, it all leaves the feeling that Lord Heseltine had been stymied by Whitehall. Localism loses out."
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The leaders who fail to lead the way
Opinion
Despite all the forecasts when this Coalition Government came to power, our nation still has horrendous debts, and everybody is finding life much tougher.
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