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Birmingham and Black Country combined authority welcomed by business and academics
Economic Development
Leaders of five local authorities in the region have agreed an accord which will see the new authority, overseeing economic development and transport as well as other powers, established next year
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David Cameron says Birmingham and Midlands will not be forced to elect a mayor
Economic Development
Prime Minister insists Birmingham and Black Country will not be forced to follow in Manchester's footsteps and elect a mayor - but argues mayors make devolution "easier"
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West Midlands mayor: The possible candidates
Economic Development
With talk mayor for the West Midlands back on the agenda, political editor Jonathan Walker assesses the potential candidates
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Diversity in the Boardroom: Birmingham businessman Karl George aiming to tackle the issue
Economic Development
The Effective Board Member Programme (EBM) is aiming to shake up the composition and diversity of boards across the private, public and voluntary sectors
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Chancellor George Osborne hints at West Midlands mayor
Economic Development
George Osborne has suggested a new figure could head up a combined authority with powers across the region
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West Midlands should follow Greater Manchester with metro-mayor, says Sir Albert
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader welcomes news that North West combined authority is to get regional mayor and urges support for similar move here
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Pressure on Birmingham as Osborne pledges elected mayor for Greater Manchester and 拢1bn in devolved powers
Economic Development
Announcement today is likely to ramp up pressure on Birmingham and West Midlands to follow suit following vow from Labour's Chuka Umunna
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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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MP John Hemming is often a beacon of truth
Opinion
Many have doubted Birmingham MP John Hemming's causes - until he is proved right.
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The MG Rover Phoenix Four must cough up
Opinion
The Phoenix Four have finally run out of excuses, and they are about to pocket another million quid each from the wreckage of the car crash that they presided over at MG Rover.
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Chuka Umunna calls for regional mayors in 'more federal' 海角视频
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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Birmingham Tories hit out as council funds union reps to tune of 拢1.2m
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council under fire from prominent Conservatives as Communities Secretary Eric Pickles accuses the Labour-run authority of burning taxpayers' cash
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Steven McCabe: Sex, drugs and exit from the EU?
Opinion
One of the reasons our GDP has increased is because of almost 拢10 billion extra being included to account for the sex and drugs trade estimated to be worth some 拢5.3 billion and 拢4.4 billion respectively.
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Midland MP believes immigration is an issue Labour could win
Economic Development
Liam Byrne (Lab Hodge Hill) has urged Labour to back stricter controls on immigration - and insisted a tough approach would have the backing of ethnic minority voters.
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Peter Sharkey: Bid to give football fans a greater say in how clubs are run
Opinion
Politicians want supporters involved in ownership and decision-making
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Birmingham City Council's Forward publication over steps the mark with highly political content
Opinion
Criticism, the 拢600,000 cost of publication, and tensions within the former Tory-Lib Dem coalition led to Birmingham City Council's Forward publication being axed as a regular newspaper in 2009.
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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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Labour MP brands smart motorways 'not so smart'
Economic Development
Shadow Transport Secretary says 拢360m schemes designed to ease congestion on very busy sections of West Midlands motorways are a safety risk
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Arts prioritised as Birmingham City Council weighs up major cuts
Birmingham City Council
The council leader said facilities like the Symphony Hall, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and groups like the Birmingham Royal Ballet are crucial
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Walsall Council facing 拢86m more budget cuts
Economic Development
Black Country council follows in Birmingham's footsteps by predicting further austerity
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Shortfall of private investment in Library of Birmingham
Economic Development
Charitable fundraising arm for the Library of Birmingham falls 拢700,000 short.
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Review: Love's Labour's Won at Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Retail & Consumer
This brilliantly funny sequel to Love鈥檚 Labour鈥檚 Lost sees the setting of Charlecote Park turned into a hospital.
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Labour promises new West Midlands council houses
Economic Development
Ed Miliband, the Labour leader, announced plans to let local authorities designate areas as 鈥渉ousing growth areas鈥 where developers are allowed to build
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Labour Shadow Universities Minister: I want a graduate tax
Economic Development
Birmingham MP Liam Byrne, Labours higher education spokesman, says he backs a graduate tax to replace student fees but party is still deciding policy
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