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Neil Rami: We’re building up an appetite

We are always looking for new things to say about Birmingham, to grab the attention of the media and the public. Read

Denise Craig: Think small at the election

On June 4, the UK electorate will decide who represents UK interests in the European Parliament. Read

Eric Wallbank: Export success is India’s key

I had the opportunity last week to spend some time in India, meeting a wide range of people in the automotive sector. Read

Training staff is key to survival

Back in November, business leaders called on UK employers to sustain investment in training throughout this recession. Read

How Gulf states are faring in global turmoil

The emerging economies of the Arabian Gulf states witnessed stellar growth over the last few years when oil prices were riding high. Read

Edgbaston is a sporting jewel

In 49 days, Birmingham will be faced with one of the biggest sporting dilemmas in its history. Read

Degree of understanding for graduates

Graduate apprentice Mayur Murali looks at the plight of the graduate during times of economic uncertainty. Read

Forum finds agency scene vibrant in spite of recession

Talk of recession, depression, credit crunch and general doom prompted the industry mouthpiece The Drum to hold a Birmingham forum to engage Midland agencies to discuss these issues. Read

city view

Golden Gordon Brown is rapidly fading

Nevill Boyd Maunsell: Rising unemployment bad news for green shoots

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  • Nevill Boyd Maunsell: Take EEF revival plea seriously
  • It's time to pay the right price for electricity
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Business Columnists

Birmingham young professionals are a credit to the city

Fergal Dowling: Take care not to discriminate on job applications

  • Kumar Bhattacharyya: The key role of science and technology
  • Jon Cooper: Why the Zzzzz all add up
  • Jerry Blackett: Library is a symbol of Birmingham's melting pot
  • Ammo Talwar: We need to take the lead from Obama
  • Edinburgh Film Festival shows a world of discovery
  • Howard Wheeldon: Mistrust merely damages economy
  • Ian Gomes: China is coping with downturn
  • Andrew Whitehead: Climate change inevitable and we must adapt
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