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Ashes To Ashes election posters broke copyright laws, says Tory MP

Birmingham Post — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:10:00 GMT

High-profile election posters produced by both major parties are breaking copyright laws by using the BBC’s pictures without its permission, a senior MP has warned.

Government accused of stitch-up as Digital Economy Bill is rushed through

Birmingham Post — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:58:00 GMT

Ministers have been accused of attempting to "stitch up" a deal on controversial legislation including measures to clamp down on illegal file-sharers ahead of the General Election.

MPs demand Cadbury keep Dairy Milk British

Birmingham Post — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:55:00 GMT

Kraft must be forced to keep its promise to continue manufacturing Dairy Milk bars in Britain, a powerful Commons committee has warned.

Birmingham Super Prix held up as model for future UK street racing events

Birmingham Post — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:28:00 GMT

The Birmingham Super Prix could provide the model for a new generation of street racing tournaments, after a Commons inquiry called for more domestic competitions to support the motorsport industry.

MPs accuse Kraft of acting 'irresponsibly' in Cadbury takeover

Birmingham Post — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:20:00 GMT

US food giant Kraft was accused today of acting "irresponsibly" over its pledge to keep open a Cadbury factory, which it broke after completing the takeover of the British chocolate-maker.

Kraft issues apology over Cadbury factory closure

Birmingham Post — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:51:00 GMT

US food giant Kraft today issued a public apology for raising hopes that a doomed Cadbury factory could be saved and issued a two-year guarantee on jobs after facing a furious attack over its controversial takeover of the chocolate-maker.

MPs slam phone tax plan for high speed internet

Birmingham Post — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:40:00 GMT

Plans for a £6 phone tax to pay for high speed internet access have been slammed by MPs.

MPs to hold inquiry into Cadbury takeover

Birmingham Post — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:40:00 GMT

MPs are to hold an inquiry into the takeover of Cadbury by US food giant Kraft and the controversial move to close a factory with the loss of 400 jobs.

Pressure for ‘pubcos’ as report is due

Birmingham Post — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:55:00 GMT

The MP in charge of the investigation into the activities of pub-owning companies has said a new report will be put out by the end of the month – just nine months after it first published its findings.

£2.3bn loans scheme for car makers fails to pay out

Birmingham Post — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:26:00 GMT

A £2.3 billion loans scheme to support struggling carmakers has failed to help a single employer, a Commons inquiry has warned.