Business Leads Demands for Action on Midlands Economy
Release Date: 6 September 2010
The West Midlands business community told Ministers that co-ordinated action across the West Midlands is needed to tackle the economic downturn.
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Stoke needs direct link to Manchester Airport, says business group
Release Date: 20 August 2010
A direct rail link should be re-instated between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Airport.
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BUSINESS VOICE WEST MIDLANDS AND WEST MIDLANDS COUNCILS - Supporting Local Enterprise Partnerships
Release Date: 16 August 2010
In a statement of support Business Voice West Midlands and the West Midlands Councils added their backing to the concept of Local Enterprise Partnerships that are being developed to stimulate growth and job creation in the private sector.
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"MiIton Keynes Growth Must Help Midlands", Minister is Told
Release Date: 9 August 2010
Milton Keynes housing growth area remains a potential economic threat to parts of the West Midlands, it was claimed.
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Business Cheer as “Floozie” repairs & renovation approved.
Release Date: 30 July 2010
Business Voice WM has hailed Birmingham City Council’s decision to “Save the Floozie.”
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Powerful guiding coalition crucial to LEP success and stronger West Midlands economy
Release Date: 28 July 2010
A powerful guiding coalition led by business and local authorities, with real determination to change things for the better is crucial if the new Local Enterprise Partnerships are to prosper and succeed in creating a stronger West Midlands economy.
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Former airport boss call for ‘smart’ transport
Release Date: 23 July 2010
The West Midlands needs to “play it smarter” on transport solutions, a leading businessman has warned.
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Business leaders step up push for better rural broadband
Release Date: 14 July 2010
Business Voice WM has stepped up its campaign to get broadband access to rural areas.
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Anti-crime event aims to put criminals out of business
Release Date: 13 July 2010
Business Voice WM is backing a major anti-crime workshop.
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Under 25s urged to tap into Think Enterprise to launch more businesses
Release Date: 7 July 2010
Young entrepreneurs in the West Midlands will be the first in the UK to benefit from a new web platform aimed at making enterprise simple.
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Manufacturers need to take on Chinese competition
Release Date: 6 July 2010
Manufacturers must develop renewed courage in the face of Far East competition, according to a leading industrialist.
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Business Voice WM steps up campaign over power cuts
Release Date: 5 July 2010
Business Voice WM has stepped up its campaign against on-going power cuts in parts of the West Midlands.
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Countrywide alert on Welsh truck crime spree
Release Date: 30 June 2010
The Welsh Local Government Association has backed the National Business Crime Forum’s plea for action on truck crime.
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West Midlands’ early bid for Regional Growth Fund money
Release Date: 29 June 2010
Business Voice WM have made an early bid for funds from the recently announced Regional Growth Fund.
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Business Voice wins further support from Chartered Institute of Marketing
Release Date: 24 June 2010
Business Voice WM has a new member – the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
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Floozie is turning into a damp squib!
Release Date: 23 June 2010
The Floozie in the Jacuzzi is letting down Birmingham, the city council has been told.
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Business Responds to Chancellor's Budget
Release Date: 22 June 2010
Business Voice WM responded to Chancellor George Osborne's Budget.
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Truck security vital argues National Lobby Group
Release Date: 21 June 2010
The UK does not have enough secure truck parks and criminals are taking advantage, the Government has been warned.
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Truck park security is vital for Welsh business
Release Date: 18 June 2010
Wales does not have enough secure truck parks and criminals are taking advantage, the Government has been warned.
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Parity Plea on European Representation
Release Date: 17 June 2010
The West Midlands is under-represented in Europe, Business Voice WM has warned.
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Government Urged To Act On Skills Gap
Release Date: 17 June 2010
The West Midlands has made an early plea to the Government to sort out the skills message.
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Crimefighter Jean set to stamp her authority
Release Date: 15 June 2010
A Midlands businesswoman is set to further bolster the battle against crime.
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3% Campaign promises to boost self-employment fortunes for 5000 young people in the West Mids
Release Date: 9 June 2010
A new initiative aimed at reducing youth unemployment and creating up to 5000 new young entrepreneurs in the process was unveiled last night at a major enterprise event in Birmingham.
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Business backs regional plan for jobs
Release Date: 2 June 2010
The business community has called for a regional plan to create jobs across the West Midlands.
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Business leaders welcome green light on high speed rail
Release Date: 25 May 2010
Business Voice WM welcomed the Queen’s Speech go-ahead for high speed rail.
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Business Reacts to Public Sector Cuts
Release Date: 24 May 2010
Business Voice WM responded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement of £6 billion of cuts across the public sector.
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Businesses want better approach to flood prevention
Release Date: 19 May 2010
Business Voice WM is calling for a more co-ordinated approach to flood prevention.
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Faster rail to London will boost Midlands economy
Release Date: 13 May 2010
Faster journey times to London will be a major boost to the Midlands economy, a Chiltern Railways executive has predicted.
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Safeguarding Your Business
Release Date: 11 May 2010
Business Voice WM has launched a unique learning programme with distance learning experts EduCare to help the regions’ firms safeguard their business, their people and their productivity.
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Rural areas losing out in digital revolution
Release Date: 7 May 2010
The digital divide is costing rural jobs, it has been claimed.
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Politicians must not walk away from West Midlands
Release Date: 21 April 2010
Politicians have been warned not to turn their backs on the West Midlands once the General Election is over.
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Professionals must get up to speed on Islamic finance
Release Date: 15 April 2010
West Midlands professionals need specialist training if they are to take advantage of the growing Islamic finance market, a meeting in Birmingham heard.
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MPs back demand for rural housing
Release Date: 7 April 2010
MPs have backed the demands of the business community for stronger action to be taken so that there is more affordable housing in rural areas.
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Pressure builds over ‘shabby’ Birmingham International station
Release Date: 1 April 2010
Business Voice WM has stepped up the pressure for action to spruce up ‘shabby’ Birmingham International Station.
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Super fast broadband pilot areas sought
Release Date: 31 March 2010
The hunt is on to identify needy areas of the West Midlands willing to trial super fast broadband.
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Action plan for region’s textiles industry
Release Date: 30 March 2010
An action plan to help the West Midlands’ textiles industry face up to the economic challenges post-recession has been launched.
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Crime costing West Midlands businesses a fortune
Release Date: 29 March 2010
Crime is costing West Midlands businesses a fortune, more than £1.5 billion in the last seven years, a new report has revealed.
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Jobs Plea Follows Budget
Release Date: 24 March 2010
A senior business leader called for more action to create local jobs following the Budget annoucement.
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Competition could boost region’s tourism
Release Date: 11 March 2010
Business Voice WM is urging the public to vote for free in a national competition that could boost the tourism sector in the Midlands.
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Business backs Culture Capital bid
Release Date: 5 March 2010
Business Voice WM has announced its backing for Birmingham’s bid to be the UK’s City of Culture for 2013.
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Shabby station under fire from business leaders
Release Date: 3 March 2010
Business Voice WM has hit out at the ‘shabby’ state of Birmingham International train station.
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Homes and jobs key to thriving cities
Release Date: 1 March 2010
Homes and jobs must go hand in hand if our cities are to thrive, MPs were told.
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Think local to beat global crisis, urges Midland business leader
Release Date: 26 February 2010
The credit crunch must not be allowed to become an economic rout, a Midland business leader has warned.
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Business crime forum goes nationwide
Release Date; 22 February 2010
The battle to safeguard small shopkeepers from attacks by vicious thugs is to go national.
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‘Don’t be a hero’ in the face of violent crime
Release Date: 10 February 2010
Business owners have been urged not to fight back in the face of a violent robbery.
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Manufacturing remains the key, MP tells business leaders
Release Date: 29 January 2010
Britain needs to recognise that manufacturing is the glue which holds the economy together, a Midlands Labour MP has warned.
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Business anger grows over power cuts
Release Date: 28 January 2010
Power cuts are sparking growing protest from angry businesses.
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Sink estate warning from business leaders
Release Date: 25 January 2010
Homes and jobs must be linked if we are not to create new sink estates, MP have been told.
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Crunch year ahead for West Midland businesses
Release Date: 20 January 2010
It is make or break time for many companies, Business Voice WM has warned.
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IT at risk from floods
Release Date: 4 January 2010
With the flood threat rising as winter tightens its grip, Business Voice WM is warning companies of the need to safeguard IT equipment.
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Regional Minister Champions Support for Construction Sector
Release Date: 21 December 2009
West Midlands Minister, Ian Austin MP launched the West Midlands Construction Taskforce plan which will target support for the construction sector in the region.
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Business-focused Regional Development Agencies must stay
Release Date: 15 December 2009
Regional development agencies must stay, Business Voice WM has insisted.
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Darling's Offers of Help Must Now Work, Says Business
Release Date: 9 December 2009
Business Voice WM responded to the Chancellor's Pre Budget Report.
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Region needs extra MEP
Release Date: 3 December 2009
The West Midlands should get an extra European Parliament representative, Business Voice WM has urged.
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Textile Industry Fights Back
Release Date: 30 November 2009
A seminar focusing on the region’s textile industry debated the issues facing the industry as companies look to survive and capitalise on new opportunities post-recession.
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More action needed to help business tackle recession
Release Date: 27 November 2009
Liberal Democrat Shadow Business Minister Lorely Burt has dubbed Gordon Brown the Jean Luc Picard of British politics and called on Ministers not to end many of the schemes that have been helping businesses get through the recession.
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Businesses attack epidemic of late payment
Release Date: 23 November 2009
The level of late payment by major companies is reaching epidemic proportions, according to Business Voice WM.
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Textile firms set for a bright future
Release Date: 18 November 2009
West Midlands textile firms are set for a bright future. Now, a major event is being held to map the way ahead.
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Villages urged to take broadband initiative
Release Date: 3 November 2009
A broadband campaigner has urged rural towns and villages in the West Midlands to take a lead from an innovative Cumbria community.
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Jack Straw speaks at Birmingham conference
Release Date: 29 October 2009
Justice Secretary Jack Straw was the keynote speaker at a major conference in Birmingham.
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Banks putting SMEs in an intolerable position
Release Date: 14 October 2009
More and more firms are being denied traditional loans by their banks, a top businessman has warned.
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Welcome for Prince’s broadband warning
Release Date: 12 October 2009
Broadband campaigner Glyn Pitchford has praised Prince Charles for his intervention in the debate over technology.
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Passport to a skills revolution
Release Date: 9 October 2009
Business Voice WM has called for a skills revolution to transform the future of small and medium sized enterprises.
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Global opportunities for Midland businesses
Release Date: 6 October 2009
Midland businesses could be winning valuable contracts as the world aims to invest its way out of recession, according to an international trade expert.
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Conference aims to show the way for the West Midlands recovery
Release Date: 5 October 2009
“Financing recovery....funding innovation and investment” is the focus of a major conference.
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Business gets key role in influencing Government policy
Release Date: 2 October 2009
Business is to get a leading role in influencing Government policy and spending in the region, it has been confirmed.
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Energy giants accused of crippling businesses
Release Date: 1 October 2009
Energy companies have been accused of making outrageous demands on hard-pressed West Midlands companies – refusing to supply unless there is big money up front.
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Broadband to help region out of recession
Release Date: 16 September 2009
Now is the time to invest in next generation broadband if the West Midlands is to emerge stronger out of recession, claims key Midlands leaders.
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Power Won’t Be Cut, Says Minister
Release Date: 14 September 2009
The energy needs of Midlands businesses will be met – despite continuing fears that the network is not up to scratch, Energy Minister, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, told Business Voice WM.
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Polish Dignitary Visits the Region to Build Stronger Business Links
Release Date: 11 September 2009
The Marshall of Lodz in Poland arrived in Birmingham for a two day visit to the West Midlands.
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Powerful new voice for West Midlands business
Release Date: 9 September 2009
The West Midlands business community has created a powerful new voice to campaign on key issues.
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Building Blocks to Aid Construction Sector's Recovery
Release Date: 1 September 2009
The Regional Economic Taskforce has recognised the need to support the West Midlands construction industry as it continues to struggle in the recession.
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Region must expand its horizons
Release Date: 17 August 2009
The West Midlands needs to expand its horizons if it is to thrive and prosper, it has been claimed.
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Businesses issue flood warning
Release Date: 11 August 2009
Midlands businesses, already undermined by the recession, are increasingly at risk of being washed away in a flood.
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Businesses call for improved links into Wales
Release Date: 3 August 2009
The Welsh Border region desperately needs improved transport links, West Midlands Business Council has warned.
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Action call on repossessions
Release Date: 30 July 2009
More imaginative methods are needed to address repossessions – not just in the interests of social cohesion but also to get the housing market back on track.
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Engineers urged to take advantage of nuclear expansion
Release Date: 28 July 2009
The engineering sector needs to gear up to take advantage of the Government’s nuclear power expansion, it has been claimed.
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Business leaders seek joint approach to South Midlands development
Release Date: 24 July 2009
The simmering border dispute between the West Midlands and Milton Keynes has flared up again.
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Business group delighted by select committee report
Release Date: 23 July 2009
The findings of a House of Commons report on the short term steps needed to mitigate the impact of the recession was welcomed by business.
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Law and business join forces to secure Birmingham boost
Release Date: 22 July 2009
West Midlands Business Council and Birmingham Law Society are joining forces in an effort to add new impetus to the campaign to bring the Ministry of Justice to the city.
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Business welcome for broadband expansion
Release Date: 20 July 2009
West Midlands Business Council has warmly welcomed a BT announcement to speed up plans for super-fast broadband.
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Mounting concern over JLR future
Release Date: 16 July 2009
The Midlands needs Government action, not words, if the problems of Jaguar Land Rover are not to develop into a full blown crisis.
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More help needed for hard-pressed exporters
Release Date: 8 July 2009
The Government’s newly launched export credit insurance proposals don’t go far enough, West Midlands Business Council has warned.
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Manufacturing the key to recovery says economist
Release Date: 6 July 2009
Manufacturing must drive the economy out of the recession, a leading economist has warned.
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Business organisations keeps up the pressure on crime
Release Date: 8 June 2009
West Midlands Business Council Executive Director James Watkins will renew his organisation’s pledge never to let up on business crime.
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‘Spooked’ banks passing on the pain
Release Date: 1 June 2009
The loan problems facing Midland companies are the result of “spooked” banks stunned by their own losses, a senior Labour MP has claimed.
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Transport network at risk from housing development
Release Date: 26 May 2009
The transport network could come close to collapse if thousands more houses are built across the region, West Midlands Business Council has warned.
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Business leaders all charged up over electric vans
Release Date: 21 May 2009
The Government has been urged to do more to encourage electric vans, and boost Birmingham-based LDV in the process.
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Small shops vital to success of housing plans
Release Date: 18 May 2009
Small shops need to be nurtured if plans for thousands of more houses across the region are to go ahead, West Midlands Business Council has warned.
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Business leaders confirm eco-town opposition
Release Date: 11 May 2009
Business leaders have stepped up their opposition to badly planned eco towns.
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Advice on accessing Islamic finance market
Release Date: 8 May 2009
Firms across the region are being offered a blueprint detailing how best to access the Islamic finance market.
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Insurance top-up does not go far enough, says business council leader
Release Date: 8 May 2009
The Government’s credit insurance top-up scheme does not go far enough because it offers no help to exporters, Barrie Williams, chairman of West Midlands Business Council, has warned.
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Europe told to speed up Help for Business
Release Date: 7 May 2009
The European Union needs to speed up implementation of schemes intended to help small businesses battered by the recession, Labour MEP, Neena Gill, has warned.
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Challenge to Government over city region snub
Release Date: 6 May 2009
West Midlands Business Council has called for a Government re-think of its decision not to give the Greater Birmingham area official City Region status.
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Missed Opportunities Blights Budget
Release Date: 22 April 2009
The West Midlands Business Council responded to the Budget statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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Banking system still failing Midlands businesses
Release Date: 20 April 2009
The struggling banking system is still failing West Midlands businesses.
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Broadband revolution moves a step closer
Release Date: 16 April 2009
The West Midlands’ bid to launch next generation broadband has taken a leap forward.
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Textiles could show the way in West Midlands recovery
Release Date: 7 April 2009
Textiles could help the West Midlands out of recession, a new report claims.
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Business leaders join fight to restore India air links
Release Date: 6 April 2009
West Midlands Business Council has joined the fight to restore direct air links between Birmingham and India.
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House building programme must be supported by transport investment say business leaders
Release Date: 1 April 2009
Government plans for a huge increase in house building would have to go hand in hand with massive transport improvements.
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Flood Risk Warning Sparks Concerns
Release Date: 20 March 2009
Business leaders are calling on Ministers to take action to combat the growing risk of major floods in Birmingham.
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Civil Engineering Contractors Association add to WMBC strength
Release Date: 18 March 2009
Civil Engineering Contractors Association is the latest member of the West Midlands Business Council.
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West Midlands calls on Milton Keynes to forge tourism links
Release Date: 16 March 2009
The West Midlands has urged Milton Keynes to work with it to woo tourists.
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Action needed to rebuild construction sector
Release Date: 5 March 2009
More needs to be done to help the hard-hit construction sector, West Midlands Business Council has told Ministers.
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Europe must do more to help the Midlands
Release Date: 4 March 2009
The EU must do more to support the Midlands in its hour of need, Conservative Euro MP Malcolm Harbour has warned.
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MIPIM is a platform to push for Accelerated Development Zones
Release Date: 2 March 2009
Birmingham’s property developers and civic leaders should use a property show in France to push the case for Accelerated Development Zones (ADZs), according to one of the region’s leading property experts.
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West Midlands must exploit its geographical advantage for 2012
Release Date: 23 February 2009
The West Midlands must make its proximity to London count when it comes to making the most of the 2012 Olympics, a prominent businessman has urged.
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Businesses issue rallying cry to councils
Release Date: 18 February 2009
West Midlands Business Council has issued a beat-the-recession rallying cry to local authorities across the region.
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Businesses want action over attacks on shopkeepers
Release Date: 18 February 2009
A Midland business leader has hit out at the rising number of attacks on local shops.
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Campaign grows to introduce short-time wage subsidies
Release Date: 9 February 2009
West Midlands Business Council has stepped up its campaign to persuade the Government to embrace the concept of wage subsidies.
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Black Country Pledge to Work for Jobs
Release Date: 6 February 2009
The business sector representative on the City Region Board gave his personal pledge to Black Country business leaders that he will fight for jobs in the Black Country.
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Time to get moving on quality and image
Release Date: 3 February 2009
Quality of life and transport improvements are essential if Birmingham and the West Midlands are to take off in a big way, a leading businessman has warned.
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Birmingham at the heart of Islamic finance success story
Release Date: 2 February 2009
Islamic finance is bucking the credit crunch, and Birmingham is at the heart of the expansion, it was claimed today.
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Flood Fears over River Wye
Release Date: 30 January 2009
Tougher Government action was called for to reduce the risk of flooding from the River Wye.
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Auto Help Welcomed by Business
Release Date: 27 January 2009
The West Midlands Business Council responded to the announcement by the Secretary of State for Business, Lord Mandelson, that loan guarantees will be provided to the large auto makers, such as Jaguar Land Rover.
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Government urged to get in the Zone
Release Date: 26 January 2009
The introduction of accelerated development zones would be a vital boost for the West Midlands economy, property expert Glyn Pitchford has claimed.
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Credit Crunch Talks to Bring Business Together
Release Date: 20 January 2009
Business leaders will come together for regular talks on how to combat the credit crunch.
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Truck crime battle crosses the border
Release Date: 19 January 2009
A major anti truck crime project covering the Midlands will now receive vital information from north of the border.
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Councils Urged to take Credit Crunch Action
Release Date: 14 January 2009
A senior business leader urged councils to take action to crack the credit crunch.
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Jobs pledge from housing bosses
Release Date: 8 January 2009
The umbrella organisation for Britain’s 1,300 housing associations has joined the West Midlands Business Council with a pledge to renew its campaign to find skilled people to fill job vacancies.
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2009 Warning on Jobs
Release Date: 23 December 2008
A key business leader has warned that keeping major development projects on track – despite the credit crunch – will be the key test for 2009.
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Relief at Runway Result
Release Date: 16 December 2008
The business community expressed relief that Solihull Council has given provisional permission for the extension of the runway at Birmingham International Airport.
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Final Push for Runway Extension
Release Date: 12 December 2008
The business community urged Solihull Council to give permission for the extension of the runway at Birmingham International Airport.
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“New Homes Must Not Crowd Out New Jobs” Says Business
Release Date: 8 December 2008
Government planning inspectors were warned not to ignore the needs of jobs when considering plans to build thousands of new homes across the Midlands.
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Government told to break Euro log jam on rural jobs
Release Date: 4 December 2008
West Midlands’ business leaders have demanded action from the Government to improve broadband in rural areas to strengthen businesses and create jobs.
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Darling Dared to Dent Jobs Fear
Release Date: 24 November 2008
A key business leader said the Pre Budget Report has only gone so far to help the economy – the challenge now is to stop more jobs being lost.
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Climate Change Warning to Euro MPs
Release Date: 12 November 2008
Euro MPs were warned that plans by the European Commission for a new scheme to tackle climate change must not become another piece of red tape for small businesses.
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Stratford Town Partnership Joins Regional Business Body
Release Date: 3 November 2008
Stratford upon Avon Town Management Partnership has become the first local business representative organisation to join the West Midlands Business Council.
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Birmingham's Presence at World Conference to Boost City as Location for Islamic Finance
Release Date: 31 October 2008
Birmingham’s emergence as a potential centre for Islamic Finance – creating employment and stimulating investment in regeneration projects – will come under the spotlight at a leading international conference in Bahrain.
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Euro MPs Told To Cut Red Tape on Rural Jobs
Release Date: 30 October 2008
Euro MPs have been urged to end the red tape that is holding back improvements with internet connections in rural areas – putting at risk the economic life of local rural communities.
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Mixed Feelings at Minister’s Skills Pledge
Release Date: 24 October 2008
A pledge from the Young People’s Minister that students will not lose out in the further education shake up was greeted with mixed feelings by the business community.
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Co-op Chair Joins Top Business Board
Release Date: 20 October 2008
A senior Co-op executive has become the latest business figure to join the Board of the West Midlands Business Council.
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Crime Plan to Combat Credit Crunch
Release Date: 14 October 2008
Business and the police have agreed on an action plan to help crack crime.
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Concerns Raised Following Housing Report
Release Date: 13 October 2008
Business expressed worries at a new report that predicts a massive increase in housing building in the Midlands – and has asked Ministers to take action.
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Top Tory - “Business Survival is the First Priority”
Release Date: 10 October 2008
The Conservatives’ Shadow Business Secretary, Alan Duncan MP, told business leaders today that “business survival is the first priority” for the Conservative Party.
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Metal Thefts Plea to Minister
Release Date: 8 October 2008
The high level of metal thefts across the Midlands has led the business community to urge the Government to make life difficult for the criminals.
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Rural Firms Demand Broadband Inquiry
Release Date: 7 October 2008
An official inquiry into poor broadband connections was demanded by the rural business community today.
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Tax Warning to MPs
Release Date: 30 September 2008
MPs have been warned that plans for councils to levy a new tax on business could lead to firms not investing in areas with the subsequent loss of jobs.
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MPs urged to cut regional red tape
Release Date: 24 September 2008
MPs were urged not to throw the baby out with the bathwater by abolishing Regional Development Agencies – but were told it was time to cut red tape on regional policy.
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Farmers’ Boss in Business Support Call
Release Date: 9 September 2008
The new Chairman of the West Midlands Business Council’s Rural Economy Group called on rural firms to join the business support network to help boost their bottom line.
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“Tax Demolishes Buildings” Claims Business
Release Date: 5 September 2008
The decision by the Government to allow councils to tax empty buildings is leading to commercial properties being demolished.
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Thousands Get Top Tips to Crack Crime
Release Date: 22 August 2008
A groundbreaking crime prevention booklet – the most comprehensive of its kind ever produced – is now free to thousands of Midlands firms – all at the touch of a button.
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Triple Whammy Warning from Newsagents’ Boss
Release Date: 11 August 2008
The first Sikh person to gain high office in the national trade body for newsagents today warned that newsagents were facing a triple whammy of problems.
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Islamic Finance Agreement Paves Way for Jobs
Release Date: 8 July 2008
An unprecedented agreement between the Muslim Council of Britain and the West Midlands Business Council will lead to a step change in the development of the Islamic finance market across the UK.
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Eco Towns In Green Ghettos Fear
Release Date: 1 July 2008
Eco towns could be become the ghettos of the Midlands, business leaders have declared.
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Rail Talks to Break Rugby Logjam
Release Date: 25 June 2008
Business and local government held talks in London urging an increase in rail services via Rugby to cope with the proposed expanded house building programme in Warwickshire and across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire.
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Out-of-work tenants to fill skills gaps – new plan for Midlands
Release Date: 20 June 2008
Housing association chiefs in the Midlands today teamed up with business leaders to tackle a growing skills shortage in the region - by encouraging their unemployed tenants to train and get new jobs.
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Midland Truck Watch to Crack Truck Crime
Release Date: 19 June 2008
The launch of Midland Truck Watch will unite the police and business in the fight to crack truck crime.
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Trade Supremo in Crime Battle
Release Date: 18 June 2008
Trade Minister and former CBI Director General, Lord Jones of Birmingham, has given his backing to a new guide in the battle against business crime.
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Skills Shake-Up Stirs Business
Release Date: 9 June 2008
Business has reacted with alarm to plans by the Government to shake-up training provision for 14 – 19 year olds.
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Board Changes Boosts United Business Voice
Release Date: 6 June 2008
Three new additions to the Board of the West Midlands Business Council will make the business voice at the heart of the UK even stronger, it was announced today.
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Warning on New Publishing Scams
Release Date: 27 May 2008
Firms are being warned not to be taken in by a new scam that is doing the rounds.
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Leadership Skills Boost Backed by Business
Release Date: 22 May 2008
Medium sized firms are being offered the chance to boost their leadership skills - in a move backed by business.
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Assembly member shortlisted for national scrutiny award
Release Date: 16 May 2008
West Midlands Regional Assembly’s business member Roger Trotman has been shortlisted for a national scrutiny award.
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New Ally in “Super City” Fight
Release Date: 7 May 2008
Business has welcomed the decision by the West Midlands Regional Assembly that it will urge a Government committee to act on concerns about the impact of the Milton Keynes South Midlands (MKSM) housing led development.
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First Round Win in Regional Tax Fight
Release Date: 14 April 2008
Business has been successful in getting the Government to re-think their plans on their shake-up of regional public agencies – which also impacts on plans to bring in a new tax.
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Rail Boost for Worcestershire and Herefordshire
Release Date: 10 April 2008
There will be major improvements to the rail network in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, it was announced today.
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Solihull – the Front Line for Airport Jobs Boost
Release Date: 1 April 2008
Business declared that jobs could be boosted in Solihull and beyond if the runway at Birmingham International Airport is extended.
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Tax Demand Gets Business Response
Release Date: 31 March 2008
The Government has asked for views on how regional public bodies should change – which would include an introduction of a new tax on business.
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Crime Minister at Crime Busting Conference
Release Date: 26 March 2008
The Minister for Crime Reduction, Vernon Coaker MP, will be the keynote speaker at a major crime busting conference, it was announced today.
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Welsh Border Areas in Transport Push
Release Date: 20 March 2008
MPs were told that money should be found to improve transport links across the Welsh border.
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Rail Demand in Face of “Super City”
Release Date: 11 March 2008
Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber, West Midlands Business Council and Rugby Council joined forces to call on the Government to improve rail services to Milton Keynes and its surrounding area.
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Government Warned – “Don’t Let Housing Block Out Jobs”
Release Date: 10 March 2008
The Government has been warned that thousands of new homes across the Midlands should not be at the expense of creating new jobs.
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Olympic Report Reveals Boost for Business
Release Date: 4 March 2008
It has been revealed that Midlands firms could gain valuable work from multinationals who are sponsoring the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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“Join Up for Jobs” Says Business
Release Date: 22 February 2008
Public agencies need to work more closely together to create new jobs, the West Midlands Business Council has declared.
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Top Surveyor Will Bat For Business
Release Date: 19 February 2008
The new business sector Vice Chairman of the West Midlands Regional Assembly’s Housing Partnership will be Richard Franklin of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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Councils Urged to Step Up a Gear in Crime Fight
Release Date: 13 February 2008
Councils were urged to step up a gear in the
fight against business crime.
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New Street Decision Welcomed by Business
Release Date: 12 February 2008
Business warmly welcomed the decision of the Government to fund the re-development of Birmingham New Street Station.
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Hereford to Birmingham Rail Services Nearly On Track
Release Date: 24 January 2008
New signals would improve rail services between Hereford to Birmingham, the business community has declared.
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Energy Can Save Jobs Says Business
Release Date: 18 January 2008
Midlands’ planners were urged to guarantee energy supplies to all firms.
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Small Business Champion at Top Table
Release Date: 10 January 2008
The West Midlands Business Council has announced that senior businessman, Peter Wall, has been selected to serve on a key board that makes decisions on how small and medium sized businesses can be supported.
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Glasgow Games Can Bring Gains for the Midlands
Release Date: 2 January 2008
Midlands businesses will get support and help to gain work from the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
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