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Tied up in knots over living together Oct 29 2009

Mary Kaye looks at the complex rules and regulations of modern co-habitation.Read

A speedy response from the West Midlands Taskforce helps the region's industry through recession Oct 28 2009

Simon Griffiths looks at how public and private sector activity has helped a Midlands automotive sector in crisisRead

A brotherhood of man can solve racial tension Oct 27 2009

Professor Mona Siddiqui on why this is a crucial time for Muslims - and for cities like Birmingham.Read

Time to be brave with creativity Oct 26 2009

David Harris asks: Has the Midlands got the bottle for the Big Debate?Read

Staffordshire's Anglo Saxon treasure must stay in the West Midlands Oct 23 2009

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Question Time will expose BNP and their hateful policies Oct 22 2009

As the BBC prepares to host the BNP on tonight’s Question Time, Charlie Mole explains why it is an essential move.Read

A stark reality over pensions Oct 21 2009

Richard Boot examines some radical new IoD ideas for pension reforms.Read

Ian Lucas: Better regulation helps, not hinders, the business community Oct 20 2009

Ian Lucas, Minister for Business and Regulatory Reform at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, on the importance of engaging with the business community.Read

Say hello to the digital business future Oct 19 2009

John Lamb is a renowned critic of Twitter. So why has he decided to go digital?Read

Lessons to be learnt from the history of sex education Oct 16 2009

Dr Hera Cook explains what lessons the history of sex education can teach usRead

£50.95 a week doesn't go very far for a young unemployed graduate Oct 15 2009

As unemployment continues to rise, graduate Helen Gaskell outlines the challenges facing the young and joblessRead

Anna Bateson: Boardrooms must stick to their principles Oct 14 2009

Anna Bateson explores how the responsibilities and pressures of leadership affect every directorRead

Saving the future Oct 13 2009

Is there a better way ahead for pensions? John Wilson of HSBC looks at some new innovations.Read

Why owning racehorses is a roller-coaster ride, not an investment Oct 12 2009

Owning a racehorse is not exclusively for the wealthy, but don’t expect to turn a profit, says Nick Green.Read

We must find better ways to rehabilitate offenders Oct 09 2009

We must reform our prisons to offer effective rehabilitation, argue the organisers of the Churches Criminal Justice Forum.Read

A very Iranian coup Oct 08 2009

Mass protests following Iran’s election will have lasting long-term political consequences, says Chris Emery.Read

How to avoid being an 80-year-old check-out girl Oct 07 2009

With people retiring later, student Annie Gregory considers the best way to avoid working for the next 60 yearsRead

Young enterprise should not be wasted, says expert Oct 06 2009

Jackie Brierton looks at how we should be using the entrepreneurial spirit of young peopleRead

Why creative industries are making Birmingham a City of purpose Oct 05 2009

Mario Minichiello, of Birmingham City Universty, looks at the power of the creative industries sector in the West Midlands. Read

Lord Digby Jones ponders running for Birmingham Lord Mayor post Oct 02 2009

John Duckers ponders the mayoral ambitions of Lord Jones of Birmingham.Read

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