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Isobel Smith: A foot above the rest Sep 16 2009

TUC delegates want a ban on high heels at work. Isobel Smith defends a woman’s right to blistersRead

Birmingham MP Steve McCabe calls on Labour to do more for jobless youth Sep 15 2009

Labour has a proud record of helping young people find work, argues Steve McCabe MP – but it must do moreRead

Birmingham childcare chief Colin Tucker on how his staff are meeting challenge to improve Sep 14 2009

The city council’s childcare chief Colin Tucker assesses progress since the Government called for improvementRead

Sion Simon MP determined to crack down on illegal file-sharing Sep 11 2009

Sion Simon MP is determined to crack down on illegal file-sharing on the internet.Read

Keeping the faith with your financial adviser Sep 10 2009

Will Self, managing director of Self Financial Planners in Stratford-upon-Avon, says a good financial adviser should understand much more than money.Read

NEC chief Paul Thandi: We need a debate on Birmingham's high speed rail link Sep 09 2009

Paul Thandi of the NEC Group is calling for a detailed debate about the high speed rail station.Read

Caroline Spelman: No time to waste over High-Speed Rail Sep 08 2009

Caroline Spelman MP explains why a high-speed rail link is essential for the Midland economy.Read

The bigger picture Sep 07 2009

Can the Midlands Creative Industries revolutionise the UK economy? Joanna Birch reports.Read

High speed rail is crucial to Birmingham's development Sep 04 2009

Katie Teasdale puts Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s case for a high-speed rail lineRead

Birmingham Airport chief Paul Kehoe on the high-speed rail debate Sep 03 2009

A seminar looking at high-speed rail in the Midlands is next week staged by Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Birmingham Post is giving key speakers a chance to outline their case. Today Paul Kehoe, chief executive of Birmingham International Airport gives his views.Read

The future is bright for Birmingham, says Frankfurt official Sep 02 2009

Frankfurt press officer Nikolaus Muenster, who has spent three months in Birmingham, shares his thoughts about the cityRead

Supporting ethnic minority entrepreneurs in the Midlands Sep 01 2009

Professor Monder Ram looks at the support and opportunitiesRead

Ramadan is a time for reflection by Birmingham Muslims Aug 31 2009

The Islamic holy month is under way and being observed by Muslims across the world. But what is Ramadan? Zahid Nawaz attempts to explain.Read

Commercial break in 1939 Aug 28 2009

Andrew Lydon on how 1939 spelled the end of the Chamberlain dynastic influence on the business classesRead

University may not be free, but it's still a bargain Aug 27 2009

Work hard, play hardRead

Sandwell helping residents through the recession Aug 26 2009

Councils face a tough challenge helping communities and public services cope with the effects of the recession, according to an Audit Commission report. Steve Eling, deputy leader of Sandwell Council, explains how Sandwell is supporting residents during the downturnRead

Julie Robson: Target is jobless Aug 25 2009

Julie Robson, deputy regional director of the Learning and Skills Council West Midlands, on why innovative spending is key to job creation.Read

Full power ahead Aug 24 2009

James Watkins, executive director of West Midlands Business Council, concludes his response to planning proposals from the outgoing West Midlands Regional Assembly, by urging a new focus on energy and the environment.Read

James Watkins, executive director of West Midlands Business Council, responds to planning proposals by Regional Assembly Aug 21 2009

In response to planning proposals from the Regional Assembly James Watkins, executive director of West Midlands Business Council, argues for an improved blueprint.Read

Corporate pressure of American politics Aug 20 2009

Chris Game says the simple plastic carrier bag has become a symbol of American politics in the Obama eraRead

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