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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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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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Birmingham TUC campaigners head to London in search of pay rise
Economic Development
Several coach loads of members from the leading trade unions will be taking part in the Trade Union Congress Britain Needs A Pay Rise march and rally
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Solihull Hospital parking charges 'lack generosity', prospective MP claims
Economic Development
Julian Knight, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Solihull, also reprimanded Solihull Hospital for failing to properly advertise its cut-price parking
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Striking paramedics save man from diabetic fit
Economic Development
The ambulance workers, protesting over pay along with thousands of other NHS workers, rushed to the victim’s aid during the four-hour walk out and took the casualty to Russells Hall Hospital
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'Suicide app' could help those at risk of self harm
Economic Development
A mobile phone app is set to be launched in a bid to stop troubled people from committing suicide thanks to work by the universities of Aston and Warwick.
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Women & Theatre marks 30 years of working women in new play at Birmingham Rep
Retail & Consumer
Working for 30 years is quite an achievement in the current climate of internships, zero hours contracts and disappearing pensions  
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BAM wins brief to build £9m university technical college in Sandwell
West Bromwich
Construction group behind several projects across the region awarded latest contract to deliver specialist health college
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Police abuse power under Mental Health Act, inspector claims
Economic Development
Officers are also forced to take people with mental health issues into custody – because the NHS refuses to take responsibility for them, a House of Commons inquiry was told
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New national role for Grant Thornton director
Banking & Finance
Public sector team member James Cook to lead firm's work with Clinical Commissioning Groups
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Hospital campaigner Karen Howell challenging MP for Stafford seat
Economic Development
Karen Howell, a founder member of the Support Stafford Hospital Campaign, is among a dozen candidates unveiled by the National Health Action Party
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Ministers insist West Midlands will benefit from a controversial US trade deal
Economic Development
Ministers have insisted the West Midlands will benefit from a controversial new trade deal with the United States.
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Clinical jobs 'safe' if Birmingham hospitals merge
Economic Development
Birmingham Children's Hospital chief Sarah-Jane Marsh expects no compulsory redundancies if merger plans go through
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Mercia Fund Management backs Aston EyeTech with new funding deal
Professional Services
Aston University spin-out plans to roll out software programme design to help optometrists
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Birmingham councillors told to take £100k pay cut
Economic Development
But council leaders are set to reject the cuts when they meet tomorrow and tell the Independent Remuneration Panel to take another look at councillors’ workloads
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TV stars and business leaders to get honorary doctorates at Birmingham City University
Economic Development
Some of Birmingham’s high profile people will also be picking up honorary doctorates, including Dame Christine Braddock – chairman of Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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MP's fears over planned service closures at Solihull Hospital
Economic Development
Lorely Burt has met with NHS boss Mark Newbold to discuss threatened services at West Midlands hospital
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Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust to cut more than 1,400 jobs
Economic Development
Swingeing cuts will take place over the next six years as staff morale hits 'rock bottom' following announcement
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Creative England launches new £1m fund for innovative SMEs
Banking & Finance
Industry body is seeking creative and digital companies with ideas to help the healthcare sector
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Marie Curie Hospice's appeal to Birmingham businesses reveals daily cost of running facility
Economic Development
Businesses or individuals choose a date of special significance to them and pay for 24 hours of care that day – £7,321 after NHS contributions
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New £353m hospital will mean boost for economy
Economic Development
George Osborne has announced approval for the 670-bed Midland Metropolitan Hospital to be built on vacant industrial land in Smethwick.
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Parents 'fail' children as many lose all their teeth
Economic Development
Some youngsters are undergoing hospital operations to remove all 20 baby teeth, according to Dr Nigel Carter.
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Plans approved for new £353 million hospital
Economic Development
Chancellor George Osborne announces approval for the new hospital in Smethwick during a visit to the Black Country
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Sector push sees profits rise at SGH Martineau
Professional Services
The Birmingham-based firm, which also has an office in London, posted full-year revenues of £27.5 million and profit of £6.8 million, which it said "exceeded expectations"
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