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George Osborne MP
14:21, 18 SEP 2014
Jonathan Walker: Midlands devolution fever could end in tiers
Opinion
In the wake of the Scottish referendum there are calls to change the way England is governed.
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Give England its own Parliament if Scots stay, says MP
Economic Development
Plans to devolve even more powers to Scotland if it stays in the United Kingdom must be matched by the creation of a powerful English Parliament, according to a Labour MP
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West Midlands success 'disguises export failure', Shadow Chancellor claims
Economic Development
Speaking to the Post, the Shadow Chancellor said the Government was falling “way below” George Osborne’s 2012 goal of doubling exports by the end of the decade
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Russell Luckock: Parliament embark on long election campaign to woo the electorate
Opinion
Parliament reassembles on September 1, and from then on it will be a long election campaign to woo the electorate, who for some time have been increasingly disillusioned with politics.
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Jonathan Walker: Could the West Midlands be squeezed in a north-south vice?
Opinion
Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester could join up to form a mega-city, but what would this mean for Birmingham?
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George Osborne set to ramp up pressure to have elected mayors
Economic Development
More funding and powers if cities agree to new political system already rejected in referendum
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West Midlands 'missing out' on infrastructure spending
Economic Development
Business leaders say region is the poor relation in terms of spending on infrastructure projects
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New £353m hospital will mean boost for economy
Economic Development
George Osborne has announced approval for the 670-bed Midland Metropolitan Hospital to be built on vacant industrial land in Smethwick.
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Plans approved for new £353 million hospital
Economic Development
Chancellor George Osborne announces approval for the new hospital in Smethwick during a visit to the Black Country
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Birmingham 'should have same powers as Wales'
Economic Development
With the Government handing greater economic freedom to Scotland and Wales, MPs have urged ministers and general election manifesto writers to show the same enthusiasm for devolution across England
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Heseltine: Forget a referendum, Birmingham must have an elected mayor
Economic Development
Birmingham needs a mayor to help shift power away from London and to the region.
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Chancellor wants Birmingham to have elected mayor
Economic Development
George Osborne promises cash and control over transport and housing
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Low pay, poor prospects and debt - welcome to contemporary Britain
Opinion
Some might suggest that the bankers' bonus controversy is a storm in a - very expensive - teacup that has come in handy for George Osborne whose stock is rising on the back of good economic data
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Birmingham Conservative councillor calls party 'undemocratic' as he stands down
Economic Development
Commercial lawyer Alan Rudge, who was first elected to the Birmingham City Council chamber in 1976, was replaced as candidate last summer following a furious bust-up with regional officials over new selection processes
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George's full employment would be a devil of a job
Opinion
Sadly, at the moment, there are a lot of prospective employees who would love to have a job, but none to suit their skills and abilities are available.
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Funding boost worth £31m for West Midlands companies
Economic Development
Government's Regional Growth Fund to help eight companies and projects create and safeguard 4,000 jobs.
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Pension changes 'will breathe life into housing market'
Commercial Property
From next April, the Chancellor’s changes will see everyone in a defined contribution pension scheme able to access their entire pension pot at the age of 55
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How budget pension plan could leave racing in the doldrums...
Opinion
Bookies asked to foot the bill might withdraw vital funding
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Miliband under pressure to hand power to cities
Opinion
Labour leader Ed Miliband may need bold policies in order to secure an election win.
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Marston's reveals plans to create 3,000 jobs
Economic Development
Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay said the plans were a result of its programme to build new pub restaurants across the UK
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Midland link line may be dropped if HS2 extension is brought forward
Economic Development
Reprieve came after the Government backed proposals to bring forward by six years the planned extension to Crewe of the high-speed rail link.
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Ed Balls: Labour will offer West Midlands more powers
Economic Development
Shadow Chancellor claims LEPs 'lack resources to do proper job'
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Osborne delivers Budget for pensioners, working people and manufacturers
Economic Development
More than 250,000 working people in the West Midlands will be taken out of income tax entirely under changes announced in George Osborne's Budget statement
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Budget 2014: Penny off price of beer toasted in West Midlands
Economic Development
The brewing industry said the move will protect 7,000 jobs, mainly of younger people working in pubs and bars
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