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HS2 gravy train making high speed waves across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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It’s never been easier to be in contact 24-7 and in 12 years all kinds of events can devastate the global economy. Knocking half an hour off a train ride from London to Birmingham is not quite in the same league.
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Anelka 'quenelle' row shows image is crucial to sport sponsors
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What the West Bromwich Albion and Zoopla affair has shown is that sponsors are often interested in more than just results. Image, not just winning, is what defines a successful relationship.
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Putin’s purge means terror casts chill over Winter Olympics
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Recent Moscow attacks spark spectre of terrorism for Sochi showpiece
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Businesses won’t accept a parking levy, Sir Albert
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The message from Birmingham businesses to Sir Albert is clear – we won't swallow the £300 parking levy proposed as part of the Birmingham Mobility Action Plan.
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British and Chinese governments continue the charm offensive
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The general tenor of the China Britain Business Council Conference was upbeat and focused on opportunity, but it did seem to be in a little danger of toppling over into an avoidance of giving any possible offence to China.
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Exploring solutions to inequality in Britain
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Inequality is becoming an issue by which the main political parties wish to differentiate themselves in the run-up to the next general election.
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Exploring solutions to inequality in Britain
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Though there is no doubt that for some in this country recent economic problems have left them unaffected if not better off
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Cracking the Fracking Debate
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There are dangers in making significant and hasty policy changes without providing the necessary information and consultation processes to the public
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Make your holidays work
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Holidays: some of us don’t get enough of them, some of us get more than enough of them, but one thing’s for sure, as Brits, we certainly all appreciate them in whatever form they come in.
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Fifa has to take some blame for World Cup uncertainty
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It will not reflect well on Blatter and Co if Brazil festival is marred.
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Contracts that give up rights not popular
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One of the most significant changes to employment law during 2013 was the so-called ‘share for rights’ initiative.
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The Nazis, alternative history and a story with local roots
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If, in this year of Scotland’s momentous constitutional decision, you want to read some passionate political rhetoric or simply a damned good thriller, give Dominion a try.
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Tough times for Villa but hospitality puts them in a league of their own
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We should celebrate the fact that confidence among the service sector is growing.
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Slavery: Our shameful past with deeper roots
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One of the problems with slavery is that it’s almost always portrayed as a matter of us and them, black and white, and, as such, it remains a divisive issue even today.
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Benefits Street should make us rethink welfare
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Most people seem to agree that Benefits Street makes the residents of James Turner Street look bad, whether due to the machinations of the show's producers or not.
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Why does Labour fear two votes for the price of one? Four letters
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The sudden resignation of Kingstanding councillor Catherine Grundy two years into her term has prompted an early and unexpected by-election in north Birmingham.
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Putting our students on the fast track to success
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Last weekend, I attended the Autosport Show at the NEC, a very well attended event with a wide range of exhibits on display. 
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The curious case of MGR Capital and over £23m
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It's now very nearly nine years since MG Rover closed amid debts of more than £1 billion.
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A Pocketful of Mumbles, such are Promises
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One of my key criticisms of Sir Albert Bore and Ian Ward has been about a lack of openness and frankness about the Capita Service Birmingham contract.
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Time to stop the balderdash
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Sadly I fear we'll continue to hear the usual balderdash from our leaders based on petty party-political divisions.
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Ominous rumblings from the East China Sea
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We have become accustomed in the West to parroting the Clinton mantra 'It's the economy, stupid' as the be-all and end-all to political discourse.
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Bolton debt must serve as warning to Premier spendthrifts
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Worst-case scenario should be built into plans of all top Premier League football clubs.
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Reflecting on the past and looking ahead
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As I reflect on the year gone by I have come to understand more of the difficulties of the presidential role representing the profession across the city. 
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Election battle lines are being drawn over city library closure threat
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It has become clear that community libraries will form the political battleground for the next phase of council cuts and next year’s budget.
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