The new MEP chosen to represent the West Midlands has already been plunged into a row as rivals insisted her appointment was a waste of money and undemocratic.Read
As we know all too well, the economy is not recovering as quickly as expected. George Osborne argues there are a number of reasons for this, none of which can be pinned on him.
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The man who has been guiding the Government on sweeping pension reforms has slammed this week’s public sector strike, saying there was no justification.Read
TUC general secretary Brendan Barber told thousands of striking public sector workers at a rally in Birmingham: “Our campaign will go on until we have justice for every public servant.”
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A ground-breaking television studio which once placed Birmingham at the heart of Britain’s broadcasting industry should be re-opened, according to a city MP and mayoral candidate.Read
The Government has risked a fresh clash with unions after the Chancellor announced plans to cap public sector pay rises to 1% when a current wage freeze ends.Read
Employers may struggle to make the most of the opportunities created by Jaguar Land Rover’s major new engine plant because of a lack of skilled workers, an MP has warned.Read
Editor of the Birmingham Post Alun Thorne and Deputy Editor Graeme Brown will be on hand to provide live reactions on today's Autumn Statement by George Osbourne.
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A high-profile Midland politician is keeping the memory of one of Birmingham’s greatest MPs alive with a new book celebrating the life and achievements of John Bright.Read
A Midland MP has told how he was abused by opponents who muttered obscenities in the House of Commons as he demanded an end to taxpayer subsidises for union staff.Read
The management of a £1 billion Birmingham City Council contract with outsourcing company Capita has been criticised by an independent review, a council scrutiny committee was told.Read
The needs of Birmingham’s most vulnerable adults will still be met despite social services budget cuts of £191 million, a city council official has promised.Read
