Birmingham Post - Tag - digby jones

Post Comment: Banking problems go deeper than one man

Birmingham Post — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Was Fred the Shred the victim of a witch-hunt? Lord Jones of Birmingham, and former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling, both think so.

Lord Digby Jones blasts 'lynch mob' mentality which attacks top earners

Birmingham Post — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

The “lynch mob” mentality that cost Fred Goodwin his knighthood and fellow banker Stephen Hester his bonus will damage British business, Lord Jones of Birmingham has warned.

Digby Jones under fire for urging Government to buy British

Birmingham Post — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:35:00 GMT

Former CBI chief Digby Jones has clashed with Ministers who accused him of “protectionism” for urging police forces to buy British vehicles.

Digby Jones appointed chairman of Grove Industries

Birmingham Post — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:10:00 GMT

Lord Digby Jones has agreed to take over as chairman of Grove Industries, one of the region’s most successful investment conglomerates, following the sudden death of its founder last year.

Digby Jones rules himself out as Birmingham elected mayor candidate

Birmingham Post — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMT

Lord Digby Jones has ruled himself out as a candidate to be Birmingham’s first elected mayor – saying there should be a West Midlands-wide role.

Digby Jones to speak at breakfast club send-off

Birmingham Post — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:00:17 GMT

Digby Lord Jones will be the special guest speaker at the next meeting of Birmingham Business Breakfast Club.

Digby Jones to speak at breakfast club send-off

Birmingham Post — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Digby Lord Jones will be the special guest speaker at the next meeting of Birmingham Business Breakfast Club.

Chinese Premier's Birmingham visit hints at major interest in West Midlands

Birmingham Post — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:10:00 GMT

The race for China’s investment billions has taken a significant turn in Birmingham’s favour as the city is singled out for a historic visit by the Chinese Premier.

Iron Angle: Time for Digby Jones to put up or shut up

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

He’s been off the radar for a while, but this week stirring deep in the background Birmingham’s only big beast, Lord Digby Jones, made one of his occasional forays into commenting on this city’s status.

Digby Jones sparks Second City debate after radio comments

Birmingham Post — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:55:00 GMT

Leading Birmingham figures have hit back at claims by Lord Digby Jones that it is in danger of losing its second city status.