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Former Longbridge MG Rover workers set to receive just £3 compensation

Birmingham Post — Wed, 02 May 2012 07:50:00 GMT

About 6,500 former MG Rover workers at Longbridge are in line for just £3 each after a seven-year wait for compensation.

Former MG Rover staff 'shattered' after payout hopes are dashed

Birmingham Post — Tue, 01 May 2012 05:50:00 GMT

Campaigners claim former Longbridge workers will be “absolutely shattered” by the High Court’s rejection of a legal bid to claw back over £12 million for redundant employees.

MG Icon SUV crowned Best Concept at Beijing Auto Show

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:32:00 GMT

An MG SUV concept unveiled at China’s biggest motor show has seen off competition from the likes of Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz to land a coveted design award.

Mayor hopeful Liam Byrne unveils Study In China plan for Birmingham students

Birmingham Post — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT

Birmingham students will be encouraged to study in China under a new scholarship scheme developed by city MP Liam Byrne.

Longbridge-based MG Motor UK sees year-on-year car sales rocket

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:57:00 GMT

MG Motor UK saw orders go into overdrive last month, selling 236 MG6 cars compared to just eight in March 2011 - a rise of nearly 3,000 per cent for the Birmingham-based firm.

New Longbridge Premier Inn hotel to create 60 jobs

Birmingham Post — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:10:00 GMT

A new Premier Inn is on its way as the latest addition to the £70 million Longbridge town centre redevelopment – creating 60 new jobs for the area.

MG launches apprenticeship scheme

Birmingham Post — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:06:00 GMT

MG Motor UK has launched an apprenticeship programme with the top recruits being given the chance to hone their skills in China.

Chance to see behind the scenes at MG Motor UK

Birmingham Post — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:02:00 GMT

Car enthusiasts are being given the chance to take a look behind the scenes at the rejuvenated MG Motor UK factory at Longbridge.

Longbridge phone mast protesters pledge to continue campaign

Birmingham Post — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:56:00 GMT

Members of a nursery and church group have slammed a decision by Birmingham planners to allow a mobile telephone mast to be built on their doorstep.

Jon Griffin: Small steps at MG have to be welcomed

Birmingham Post — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:05:00 GMT

It’s fairly safe to argue, nearly seven years after its closure as a volume car maker, that Longbridge remains Birmingham’s, and the wider West Midlands’, best known factory.