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Obama’s challenge Aug 10 2009

In the second in our series, Professor of American Studies Scott Lucas explores leadership, power and influenceRead

Taking a fresh lead Aug 07 2009

In the first of three articles from the University of Birmingham, we examine the principles of leadership, power and influence.Read

Rotary's first woman governor seeks to attract a younger membership Aug 06 2009

The first female governor of a Rotary district, Lorna Beedham wants to attract more young peopleRead

We still want a Birmingham and Black Country region Aug 05 2009

Peter Mathews questions just how joined-up the region has to be before the Government takes notice.Read

Save this masterpiece Aug 04 2009

Andy Foster says that property developer John Griffiths’ call for the Birmingham Central Library to go is a bad case of history repeating itself.Read

Save this masterpiece Aug 04 2009

Andy Foster says that property developer John Griffiths’ call for the Birmingham Central Library to go is a bad case of history repeating itself.Read

The business of crime Aug 03 2009

West Midlands Business Council is urging the House of Commons Regional Select Committee to do more to tackle business crime. James Watkins, executive director, explains why a new push is needed.Read

Why we have to fight to save the British pub Jul 31 2009

Richard Matthews is determined to fight hard to protect the future of Midland pubs.Read

Cameron's use of US-style open primaries could be an election winner Jul 30 2009

The use of US-style open primaries could be an election winner for the Tories, writes Chris Game.Read

Recipe for confusion in food labelling Jul 29 2009

Lawyer Rachael Histed explains the rules governing where your food comes from.Read

What is a healthy image for women? Jul 28 2009

Size zero and the skeleton culture promoted within today’s modelling industry have sparked furious debate over the messages this sends young, impressionable women.Read

West Bank realities in the Middle East Jul 27 2009

Shari Brown travelled to Hebron and saw for herself the challenges of everyday life there.Read

Birmingham City Council ready for swine flu crisis, says deputy leader Jul 24 2009

Birmingham’s deputy leader Paul Tilsley explains the council’s strategy on dealing with swine fluRead

The real green shoots of recovery Jul 23 2009

Talk of green shoots of recovery in the economy are commonplace at the moment with a number of headline grabbing surveys and reports suggesting that the worst of the recession may be over.Read

Legal split over pre-nuptial agreements Jul 22 2009

David Liddell, forensic accounting partner in the Birmingham office of accountants and business advisers PKF, and Mike Vale, divorce specialist at Else Commercial Solicitors, talk break-up and intrigue as judges ‘approve’ prenuptial agreements.Read

The price of a carer's love Jul 21 2009

City council officer Peter Hay finds out what life is like for carers in Birmingham.Read

Andrew Mitchell MP: Have British aid efforts in Iraq been effective? Jul 17 2009

Andrew Mitchell MP asks if British aid efforts in Iraq have been effective enough.Read

Time to dust off metro plan Jul 16 2009

How a high-speed line might serve Birmingham has to be seen in the context of other rail development opportunities, argues Terry Grimley.Read

A reason to fight for Afghanistan's future Jul 15 2009

Gisela Stuart MP says Afghanistan’s problems are the world’s problems – and the UK’s.Read

How the European Social Fund is changing lives Jul 13 2009

Chief executive of the West Midlands Local Government Association, Olwen Dutton, talks about help available for skilled job seekers.Read

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