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Retirement looms - but have you done your research?
Economic Development
When choosing a source of retirement income most people will take their tax-free cash and then use the residual pension fund to purchase an annuity.
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Credit score says 'no' - but there is hope for first time buyers
Economic Development
We can understand why credit scoring is needed to manage risk, but the over-reliance on computer systems is definitely a concern.
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Protest over plans to close Erdington’s NHS Walk-in Centre
Economic Development
Residents staged a lively protest demanding that NHS bosses keep a popular medical facility off a closure list.
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Birmingham law firm on the prowl for at least three acquisitions
Professional Services
Fast-growing Birmingham law firm Shakespeares is planning to make at least three further acquisitions over the year ahead.
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Look beyond the doom and gloom in Europe...
Economic Development
Prevailing attitudes towards the situation in Europe are largely negative with many British investors looking elsewhere for opportunities.
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Lack of social care blamed for rise in bed blocking in Birmingham
Economic Development
The number of patients stuck in hospital unnecessarily has shot up by 70 per cent in Birmingham in the past year, official figures have revealed.
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Drawdown cap is major drawback to pension choices
Economic Development
Many people approaching retirement will have to choose between taking their pension income through either an annuity or entering drawdown.
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The true cost of private schemes to protect your health
Economic Development
For most people protecting their health and that of their family is a top priority.
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A look back at Midland mining after Daw Mill disaster
Economic Development
The final nail may have been driven in the coffin of Midland coal-mining – ending a proud working culture which helped fuel the Industrial Revolution
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Weaker bonds mean a move towards equities in the year ahead
Economic Development
Many financial experts and commentators believe that the coming year will see increased investment in equities at the expense of bonds.
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Theatre Fever aims to leave Midlands audiences hot and bothered
Retail & Consumer
Theatre Fever is aiming to leave audiences hot and bothered. Marion McMullen finds out why the region's blazing art scene is super-cool.
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Designer Gillian Wesley mixes fashion with afternoon tea at the Catwalk Cafe in Solihull
Retail & Consumer
Designing corsets alongside running a chic cafe has been a lifelong dream for a Warwickshire fashion designer.
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Exciting new beginning for The Birmingham Rep
Retail & Consumer
One of Birmingham's most treasured theatres celebrates its 100th birthday this week.
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Plan ahead - because you can’t rely on the state in future
Economic Development
The state of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy together with the Government deficit has placed the country's welfare system under significant scrutiny.
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How big earners will be hit by pension tax relief changes
Economic Development
The recently announced changes to pension tax relief will impact most on the country's high earners.
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Rich List 2013: No.=26 - Sir Paul Ruddock (£280m)
Economic Development
Financier Sir Paul Ruddock was knighted in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to the arts and to education.
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Rich List 2013: No.33 - Sir Euan Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe (£165m)
Economic Development
It’s all change at the top of Sir Euan Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe’s Calthorpe Estates in Edgbaston.
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Work starts on £5.5m School Yard gastro hub in Harborne
Economic Development
Enabling work has started on a £5.5 million gastro hub and apartment scheme in an upmarket Birmingham suburb.
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Birmingham's Metro Bar to offer new place to do business
Economic Development
One of the favoured restaurants of the Birmingham business community has revealed plans for a second venue in the city.
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Birmingham Post Business Awards - meet the sponsors: Jaguar Land Rover
Economic Development
Dr Ralf Speth, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, explains why the luxury car manufacturer is sponsoring the Manufacturing, Science & Technology and Environment & Sustainability categories at the Birmingham Post Business Awards.
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Minister tells councils to sack managers and sell buildings
Economic Development
Councils must sack managers and sell their buildings to make ends meet as they struggle to cope with funding cuts, Local Government Secretary John Denham has warned.
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Solihull National Trust property added to Google street view
Google
It was a case of try before you buy but now you can see before going.
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Whitby pleaded with Government to grant West Midlands city region status
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby has revealed how he pleaded with Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears to approve proposals for a powerful West Midlands city region.
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Solihull Training Consortium seminar
Economic Development
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