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Lunar Society to bring poverty, science and social consciousness to the debate
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Birmingham's thinkers, innovators and philosophers have been meeting since the 18th century
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Helen Maresca: Why extra tuition can be so valuable to children
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Edgbaston headmistress says sometimes gifted children need to work at a faster pace than their peers
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Court of Appeal hears landmark case on redundancy obligations
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The CoA asked for guidance in relation to whether an organisation needs to begin consultation at an early stage when it is merely thinking about changes which might result in redundancies.
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Younger councillors bring passion to the debate
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The performances of political novices in the Birmingham City Council chamber must give some hope to others looking to make a name for themselves.
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Politicians must unite to drive us into prosperity
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There remains a big job ahead if the West Midlands is to get its act together and this is not being helped by the cutbacks.
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Power struggle could prove costly for European rugby
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The proposal to replace the current Heineken Cup with the Rugby Champions Cup came from English and French clubs that wanted greater autonomy when it came to the allocation of revenue.
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Sterling bid a big leap of faith by SNP
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The Ƶ has kept out of the Euro but could be forced into a new monetary union if Scottish nationalists get their way.
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The dawn of a new era in China, maybe?
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Many of the bigger issues of the change programme proposes are aimed at the economy - heading off the perfect storm some westerners forecast.
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Trevor Beattie - from Balsall Heath to outer space
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Trevor says: "If you have a dream, whatever it may be, don't wear it as a badge. When you get the chance incorporate it into your life."
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Reshoring really is happening - but not as much as first thought
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Around one in six firms are bringing production back home, driven by concerns over costs, quality and turnaround times
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Jonathan Trott is a victim of a ridiculous world cricket schedule
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As long as the international cricket calendar is stuffed with Test matches, tours, ODIs and T20s, the game and its cricketers will continue to suffer
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Payday loans don't solve financial problems - they create them
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Payday loans are not a quick-fix solution if you’re going to be stretched to cover your costs again the following month.
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How we can use HS2 to boost regional regeneration
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This is develops the argument in my current Birmingham Post column on how we need to make the most of HS2 for wider regional regeneration. For more on this, buy this week's Birmingham Post...
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Christopher Bucktin: It’s time we learned the truth over JFK
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Following last week’s piece “Hollywood is in need of a lesson in respect” it has been brought to my attention the crew stopped filming at 2am on Remembrance Sunday and did not film at 11am. Filming resumed on the 12th of November and not the 11th as stated. I apologise for the error and happy to set the record straight.
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Fergie time is over but Red Devils still raking in the cash
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New TV and sponsorship deals keep United on top of the pile.
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A worthwhile sacrifice when it comes to your retirement
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There is an increasing awareness about the need to start planning for retirement from an early age and the benefits of pension saving have been dealt with previously in this column.
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The Legal 500 continues to be useful tool
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Along with Chambers & Partners, the other industry bible, The Legal 500 is still highly regarded by firms and clients alike.
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HS2 needs more power across the regions to work
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The case for HSR now seems to have shifted onto its possible role in boosting regional regeneration in the West Midlands.
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Why not using your vote is not clever and not funny, Mr Brand
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Multi-millionaire Brand can afford to be careless of the consequences of his inaction. Non-voting disciples may not all be as fortunate.
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A new white car and my true colours start to show
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Isn’t it interesting that vehicle colours are almost always designed to appeal to the male market?
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Tories thinking the unthinkable to win a majority
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MPs are earnestly considering which direction they want to take – even while David Cameron is in Number 10.
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After what seems like an eternity the time for decisions is finally here
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The council has been holding consultations, conversations and dialogues with the various interest groups and anyone else who cared to comment.
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Plea for sanity as bureaucrats hand out spreadsheets
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The business world is a rollercoaster ride with plenty of smoke and mirrors – and unseen cul de sacs – dotted across the global village of business journalism.
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Boris Johnson - Give London the airport it deserves
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Boris Johnson has made no bones about his dismay at the government's timetable for the Airport Commission review.
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