Birmingham Post - Tag - taxpayers alliance

Russell Luckock: Is there a real need for HS2?

Birmingham Post — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The Taxpayers’ Alliance, an organisation dedicated to the reduction of taxes, has come out against the proposed high speed rail link between London, Birmingham and the North.

Birmingham City Council spends £2m on 'non-jobs', claims pressure group

Birmingham Post — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:33:00 GMT

Birmingham City Council has been accused of spending more than £2million on “non-jobs”.

Birmingham City Council defends paying full time union officials

Birmingham Post — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:25:00 GMT

Full time union officials and strong industrial relations save the public purse up to £400 million a year and could increase productivity by £3 billion, it has been claimed.

Advantage West Midlands - will it be missed when the axe falls?

Birmingham Post — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:15:00 GMT

After the Government confirmed plans to scrap regional development agencies, we hear two different opinions on how effective and successful Advantage West Midlands has been.

Regional development agencies slammed for awarding public sector grants

Birmingham Post — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:28:00 GMT

Controversial quangos set up to boost England’s regional economies award almost two-thirds of all grants to other public sector groups, research found today (Monday).

More than 100 West Midlands town hall officials paid more than Prime Minister

Birmingham Post — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:30:00 GMT

Local councils are under pressure to cut huge “recession-proof” salaries after a survey revealed that almost 100 West Midlands town hall officials are paid over £100,000 and two of the highest earners get more than the prime minister.

Does Jaguar Land Rover deserve state help?

Birmingham Post — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

As the government and Jaguar Land Rover continue talks over a potential financial rescue package for the car maker, we ask whether the luxury marque deserves assistance from the state.

Birmingham's £1m bill for the unused big screen TV

Birmingham Post — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:01:00 GMT

An unused giant television screen has cost taxpayers £1 million following a series of blunders by Birmingham City Council.

TaxPayers' Alliance slams AWM for 'squandering' cash

Birmingham Post — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:01:00 GMT

Regional development agencies have failed to reduce the north-south wealth gap, create enough jobs or stimulate new businesses, a report has claimed.