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Anna Blackaby

Jobs threat at forensic science lab in Birmingham

UP to 170 jobs were today under threat after it emerged a key city-centre forensic science lab which helps detectives solve crimes is being closed down.Read

Ambassador group set to buy chain of theatres, including Birmingham's Alexandra

A DEAL is thought to be imminent which would see Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre sold to a national theatre firm which owns a string of West End venues.Read

By Anna Blackaby

BLEAK predictions that youth unemployment could this week surge past the one million mark have fuelled fears the West Midland economy will still be scarred when the economy bounces back.Read

Fears youth employment will blight West Midlands for years

BLEAK predictions that youth unemployment could this week surge past the one million mark have fuelled fears the West Midland economy will still be scarred when the economy bounces back.Read

Cadbury plays down ‘racism’ claims over cocoa advert

CADBURY today brushed off accusations of racial stereotyping in its new advert to promote fair trade Dairy Milk bars featuring a giant African tribal head.Read

By Anna Blackaby

BLEAK predictions that youth unemployment could this week surge past the one million mark have fuelled fears the West Midland economy will still be scarred when the economy bounces back.Read

Redditch-based Halfords sees sales rise as British public holidays at home

HOLIDAYMAKERS enjoying a break in the British countryside helped Redditch-based Halfords achieve an increase in sales last quarter.Read

Redditch-based Halfords sees sales rise as British public holidays at home

HOLIDAYMAKERS enjoying a break in the British countryside helped Redditch-based Halfords achieve an increase in sales last quarter.Read

Birmingham, biggest mover in European league table, second to London for UK business

BIRMINGHAM is the biggest mover in an influential league table of European cities, eclipsing Manchester to become second only to London in the UK for business.Read

Birmingham, biggest mover in European league table, second to London for UK business

BIRMINGHAM is the biggest mover in an influential league table of European cities, eclipsing Manchester to become second only to London in the UK for business.Read

Birmingham is second only to London for UK business

BIRMINGHAM is the biggest mover in an influential league table of European cities, eclipsing Manchester to become second only to London in the UK for business.Read

Severn Trent is ordered to pay almost £10,000 over River Trent pollution

SEVERN Trent has pleaded guilty to allowing sewage to pollute the River Trent and has been ordered to pay almost £10,000.Read

New owner outlines plans for BRMB and sister radio stations

PHIL Riley knows he has a challenge on his hands when it comes to turning around BRMB’s flagging fortunes, but if anyone understands the ups and downs of the station, he does.Read

Birmingham cafe serves up a tweet

A BIRMINGHAM cafe may seem an unlikely candidate to embark on a digital adventure looking at how businesses can make the most of social websites such as Twitter and Facebook.Read

Ex-Rover staff windfall is blocked by wrangle

HOPES that former Rover workers could claim a share of the £22 million left over from the collapsed car firm’s leasing arm have been put on ice amid the ongoing wrangle over who owns the money.Read

Ex-Rover staff windfall is blocked by wrangle

HOPES that former Rover workers could claim a share of the £22 million left over from the collapsed car firm’s leasing arm have been put on ice amid the ongoing wrangle over who owns the money.Read

Ex-Rover staff windfall is blocked by wrangle

HOPES that former Rover workers could claim a share of the £22 million left over from the collapsed car firm’s leasing arm have been put on ice amid the ongoing wrangle over who owns the money.Read

Urban Splash buys Sunbeam motorcycle factory in Wolverhampton

THE Sunbeam factory which has stood empty for years has been bought by a developer.Read

Work starts again on Digbeth coach station

DIGBETH coach station will be open in time for Christmas, National Express promised today.Read

Living Room owner goes into administration

THE owner of The Living Room on Broad Street – a favourite drinking hole of footballers – has been placed in administration following the collapse of a sale to its major shareholder.Read

Author Profile

Anna is the Finance Editor of the Mail's sister title, the Birmingham Post. For the Mail she reports on a wide range of business topics. She joined the business desk in May 2008 after a stint on a corporate finance magazine and freelancing. Before this she lived and worked in Italy as a teacher of English. On her return to the UK, she made use of her language skills to work as a translator and writer specialising in European business and green technology.