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Graeme Brown

Graeme Brown is the Editor, New Audience at Birmingham Live

Lord Heseltine to speak at Birmingham Chamber's 200th anniversary dinner
Economic Development
Lord Michael Heseltine will be the key speaker at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group’s 200th anniversary dinner and awards this year.
Half of West Midlands business owners want to leave EU, claims Close Brothers survey
Economic Development
As many has half of business owners across the West Midlands are displaying a growing skepticism about the benefits of European membership, according to a new survey.
£4.7m refurbishment of Jurys Inn Birmingham hotel complete
Economic Development
A major refurbishment has been completed at a landmark Birmingham City Centre hotel.
Retailers urged to take action after fall of HMV and Jessops
Economic Development
The Jessops and HMV administrations are a warning to take action, according to an insolvency specialist
Birmingham’s Big City Plan comes together
Economic Development
Approval of two major building projects is a major boost for Birmingham's 'Big City Plan'.
Grandson of Blues legend hopes club returns to city hands
Economic Development
The grandson of one of the founding fathers of Birmingham City has hit out at its current owners – and said he hopes it returns to the hands of a city entrepreneur.
Job boost as work begins on maintenance hub at Birmingham Airport
Economic Development
Work has begun on a new aircraft maintenance hub at Birmingham Airport that will create up to 300 new jobs.
Construction activity plummets in the West Midlands
Commercial Property
Construction in the West Midlands suffered a 12 per cent fall in output in 2012.
Bishop of Coventry takes seat in House of Lords
Economic Development
The Bishop of Coventry has taken his seat in the House of Lords as a life peer.
Wright Industries makes second investment in two months
Manufacturing
Engineering sector investor Wright Industries has sealed its second investment deal in as many months.
Toddler 'beaten to death in Birmingham flat'
Economic Development
A two-year-old boy was found beaten to death at the home of his mother’s boyfriend in Birmingham after suffering months of ill-treatment, a murder trial jury has heard.
Revenue falls at Arden Partners
Banking & Finance
Revenue has fallen by 22 per cent at Birmingham stockbroker Arden Partners as markets remained tough.
Bidding process for West Coast Main Line to be announced
Economic Development
Plans for three bidding processes put on hold following the fiasco of the franchise for the West Coast Main Line, which runs through the West Midlands, will be announced next month.
Jobs blow as Npower closes Midland call centre
Economic Development
The West Midlands has been hit by another New Year jobs blow after energy firm Npower rubber-stamped plans to close its Kingswinford call centre.
Royal warning for employers over maternity rights
Economic Development
Employers throughout the West Midlands have been urged to monitor their workplace paternity and maternity rights ahead of the arrival of the Royal baby.
West Midlands university vice chancellors cash in while fees rocket
Economic Development
Midland university chiefs have been handed five-figure pay rises as students face paying up to £9,000 a year tuition fees, the Birmingham Post can reveal.
Greater Birmingham Project echoes Joseph Chamberlain's ambitions
Economic Development
The region is poised to pilot radical proposals which could revolutionise local funding throughout the country.
Conservative Party members 'keen for Birmingham return'
Economic Development
Conservative Party members would like to see their conference return to Birmingham, according to a man who helped to bring it here in the first place.
Job fears as Jessops nears collapse
Economic Development
Fears are mounting over the future of camera chain Jessops as the retailer is understood to be on the brink of administration.
Rules designed to let advisers shake off the Del Boy image
Banking & Finance
A landmark shake-up of the financial advice market has taken effect, forcing advisors to spell out their costs to customers and cutting the risk of mis-selling.
Cheaper mortgages help first time buyers
Banking & Finance
The number of first-time home buyers reached a five-year high in 2012, helped by improvements in mortgage affordability, a study has found.
Greater Birmingham Project plans revealed for local government shake-up
Economic Development
Plans to put Birmingham at the heart of sweeping changes to local government have been unveiled.
Dunlop Motorsport wins contract to supply 48-hour race
Manufacturing
A Birmingham factory has been charged with supplying the longest endurance race in the world – demanding enough rubber to keep cars on the track for two entire days.
Hitting 1,000mph with a boost from the Midlands
Economic Development
Midland engineering is playing a major part the push to set a new land speed record.