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Bristol aerospace: Concorde's last flight was 21 years ago
Aerospace
The supersonic jet is now housed within the Aerospace Bristol museum at Filton
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Ƶ Government explores PFI-style funding for HS2 Euston station redevelopment
By City AM
The Conservative government abolished PFIs for new infrastructure projects in 2018 following criticism that they failed to give the taxpayer value for money
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11 successful black women in business you should know about
Black Communities
We take a look at some of Britain’s brightest lights in business
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Rise of electric cars could lead to road tolls instead of fuel duty
Politics
As fuel use dwindles, road tolls could be introduced to make up shortfall
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From the archives: Lord Haskins' welcome interview as he takes LEP top role
Local Enterprise Partnership
He married the maiden of a milk empire on the condition he joined the family business, which first brought him to this area more than 40 years ago. His acumen and consumer foresight, together with that of his father-in-law, led Northern Foods to become a pioneer of ready meal development, and a giant in the sector through acquisition, adaption and growth. Now, Lord Christopher Haskins is overseeing an extended pasture, which takes in much more than his East Yorkshire farm, having been appointed chairman of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership. David Laister met him.
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Brexit could lead to people smuggling says employment expert
Brexit
Government advisor Matthew Taylor says migrant labour policy will have to be carefully thought out and wants a democratic step change too
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Opinion: New homes should only be built in towns with train stations
Transport
Stephen Fear, founder of property company Fear Group, believes the Ƶ needs to expand its railway network
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Birmingham Post Power 250: Politics
Politics
The ten people listed as the most influential in the West Midlands from the world of politics
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Moderates must find an answer to Jeremy Corbyn, says Byrne
Politics
Birmingham MP Liam Byrne launched a battle for the soul of the Labour Party as he warned that “moderates” needed to explain how they would cut inequality
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I think I finally understand why people like Jeremy Corbyn
Labour Party
Jeremy Corbyn says that 'people matter more than money' - and some voters haven't heard that before.
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This nasty leadership election is heading for disaster, warn Midland Labour politicians
Labour Party
Labour is "giving up the ghost" and can "wave goodbye to power" if it chooses Jeremy Corbyn as leader, say Midland Labour politicians.
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Only the best will do for Greater Birmingham
Politics
Same old faces being tipped to become 'Metro Mayor' for the region suggest that the search needs to be widened
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Tom Watson: We need new police agency to tackle child abusers
Tom Watson
In a wide-ranging interview with the Post, the Labour deputy leadership candidate called for a major shake up to investigate abuse cases
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The Blairites are taking back control of Labour - and Yvette Cooper is their candidate
Labour Party
The Blairites have been quiet for years but they haven't gone away - and now they see a chance to reclaim their party
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Birmingham Labour MPs back Yvette Cooper for leadership
Labour Party
No nominations for favourite Andy Burnham as majority of Birmingham MPs back Shadow Home Secretary
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David Jamieson hints at West Midlands metro mayor bid
Politics
David Jamieson, the Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, offered a warm welcome to the Government’s planned Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill.
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Edgbaston used to lead way on election night, but no more
Opinion
General election counts in Birmingham take longer and longer, but the locals were rushed through in a matter of minutes
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New political play Feed the Beast to be premiered in Birmingham
Retail & Consumer
Wrtier Steve Thompson reveals why he wrote the play for Birmingham Rep
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Labour doesn't just want to cut tuition fees - it wants employers to pay students
Opinion
Attention has focused on Labour's plans to cut tuition fees but the party's long-term plan is for students to earn a salary while they learn
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General Election 2015: Bookies tip Roger Godsiff to hold on to Hall Green
Economic Development
Hall Green was secured for Labour when Tony Blair came to power almost 18 years ago and the bookies are predicting no chance this time around
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Neil Elkes: ƵIP MEP Bill Etheridge used Hitler as an example of a great orator
Opinion
There are plenty of examples of great political speakers to draw on without needing to pull the abhorrent Nazi leader from the proverbial hat.
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MG Rover workers' 'astonishing' nine-year pension wait
Economic Development
The near decade-long delay to resolve the level of payments to members of the MG Rover Group Senior Pension Scheme was today branded ‘astonishing’ by Northfield MP Richard Burden
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New politics and new economics discussed at BCO conference in Birmingham
Economic Development
Sir Albert Bore welcomes 450-plus delegates to second day of three-day conference, which started on Wednesday with tours of Jaguar Land Rover and the city centre
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Goodbye Mondeo man, hello microtargeting
Opinion
I don’t pretend fully to understand micro-targeting, but I do get, and somewhat resent, its democratic implications. First, though, as Mike Yarwood’s Max Bygraves would say: I wanna tell you a story
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