http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail no Authors Authors http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/25/dozens-of-west-midland-jobs-looked-more-secure-today-after-crisis-torn-blacks-leisure-group-sealed-a-last-ditch-bid-to-save-4-300-jobs-nationwide-97319-25250540/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/25/dozens-of-west-midland-jobs-looked-more-secure-today-after-crisis-torn-blacks-leisure-group-sealed-a-last-ditch-bid-to-save-4-300-jobs-nationwide-97319-25250540/ The outdoor and leisure group, which is facing severe cash difficulties, has agreed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal to try to safeguard the business. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/25/dozens-of-west-midland-jobs-looked-more-secure-today-after-crisis-torn-blacks-leisure-group-sealed-a-last-ditch-bid-to-save-4-300-jobs-nationwide-97319-25249386/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/25/dozens-of-west-midland-jobs-looked-more-secure-today-after-crisis-torn-blacks-leisure-group-sealed-a-last-ditch-bid-to-save-4-300-jobs-nationwide-97319-25249386/ The outdoor and leisure group, which is facing severe cash difficulties, has agreed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal to try to safeguard the business. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/25/dozens-of-west-midland-jobs-looked-more-secure-today-after-crisis-torn-blacks-leisure-group-sealed-a-last-ditch-bid-to-save-4-300-jobs-nationwide-97319-25251633/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/25/dozens-of-west-midland-jobs-looked-more-secure-today-after-crisis-torn-blacks-leisure-group-sealed-a-last-ditch-bid-to-save-4-300-jobs-nationwide-97319-25251633/ The outdoor and leisure group, which is facing severe cash difficulties, has agreed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal to try to safeguard the business. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/24/severn-trent-s-profits-up-97319-25238624/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/24/severn-trent-s-profits-up-97319-25238624/ PROFITS at water giant Severn Trent beat forecasts following a range of cost savings across the business and a tight rein on bad debts. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/24/severn-trent-s-profits-up-97319-25240763/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/24/severn-trent-s-profits-up-97319-25240763/ PROFITS at water giant Severn Trent beat forecasts following a range of cost savings across the business and a tight rein on bad debts. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/misery-as-more-jobs-go-in-midlands-at-jcb-and-threshers-97319-25218331/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/misery-as-more-jobs-go-in-midlands-at-jcb-and-threshers-97319-25218331/ MORE than 100 West Midland workers were dealt a devastating pre-Christmas blow as major job losses were announced at Threshers off-licence chain and digger manufacturer JCB. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/misery-as-more-jobs-go-in-midlands-at-jcb-and-threshers-97319-25218334/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/21/misery-as-more-jobs-go-in-midlands-at-jcb-and-threshers-97319-25218334/ MORE than 100 West Midland workers were dealt a devastating pre-Christmas blow as major job losses were announced at Threshers off-licence chain and digger manufacturer JCB. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/20/couple-sue-a-south-african-safari-park-97319-25213738/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/20/couple-sue-a-south-african-safari-park-97319-25213738/ A SOLIHULL businessman and his wife are suing a South African safari park after they claim they were left at the mercy of a pride of lions when their jeep overturned in a holiday drama. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/cadbury-workers-want-talks-with-kraft-over-controversial-takeover-bid-97319-25188334/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/cadbury-workers-want-talks-with-kraft-over-controversial-takeover-bid-97319-25188334/ ANXIOUS Cadbury workers have written to Kraft’s chief executive for talks over the US giant’s plans for the chocolate maker if its takeover bid succeeds. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/cadbury-workers-want-talks-with-kraft-over-controversial-takeover-bid-97319-25186096/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/cadbury-workers-want-talks-with-kraft-over-controversial-takeover-bid-97319-25186096/ ANXIOUS Cadbury workers have written to Kraft’s chief executive for talks over the US giant’s plans for the chocolate maker if its takeover bid succeeds. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/16/jaguar-land-rover-cash-flow-boosted-by-170m-loan-deal-97319-25179881/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/16/jaguar-land-rover-cash-flow-boosted-by-170m-loan-deal-97319-25179881/ LOSS-making Jaguar Land Rover has been granted a five-year £170 million loan in a major boost to cash flow within the company, it was revealed today. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/14/christmas-windfall-for-mg-rover-directors-97319-25165005/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/14/christmas-windfall-for-mg-rover-directors-97319-25165005/ VILIFIED Phoenix Four directors Peter Beale and John Edwards are in line for a massive multi-million pound Christmas bonus from the remnants of the Longbridge empire, it was revealed today. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/lord-jones-general-election-will-be-on-may-6-97319-25144252/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/lord-jones-general-election-will-be-on-may-6-97319-25144252/ THE General Election will be held on Thursday May 6 next year, Digby Lord Jones of Birmingham revealed today. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/lord-jones-general-election-will-be-on-may-6-97319-25143427/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/lord-jones-general-election-will-be-on-may-6-97319-25143427/ THE General Election will be held on Thursday May 6 next year, Digby Lord Jones of Birmingham revealed today. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/midland-football-legend-peter-knowles-in-row-over-biography-97319-25133690/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/midland-football-legend-peter-knowles-in-row-over-biography-97319-25133690/ AN extraordinary literary spat has broken out between legendary Wolves footballer turned Jehovah’s Witness Peter Knowles and his biographer, it was revealed today. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/by-jon-griffin-97319-25134459/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/10/by-jon-griffin-97319-25134459/ PERRY Barr MP Khalid Mahmood is to protest to Chancellor Alistair Darling over RBS backing for the Kraft takeover of Cadbury after warning of inevitable job losses in Birmingham. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/09/lichfield-firm-in-project-to-build-world-s-most-efficient-electric-car-97319-25125029/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/09/lichfield-firm-in-project-to-build-world-s-most-efficient-electric-car-97319-25125029/ A WEST Midland firm has been awarded £4.5 million by the Government to help produce the “world’s most efficient electric car,” it was revealed today. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-owners-plan-to-promote-birmingham-through-far-east-97319-25110953/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-owners-plan-to-promote-birmingham-through-far-east-97319-25110953/ BLUES are set to make their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – in the guise of Birmingham International Holdings. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/by-jon-griffin-97319-25079804/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/by-jon-griffin-97319-25079804/ DOZENS of West Midland jobs today remained on a knife-edge as crisis-torn Blacks Leisure Group announced a last-ditch bid to save 4,300 jobs nationwide. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/former-mg-rover-panel-beater-s-new-business-is-thriving-97319-25073363/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/03/former-mg-rover-panel-beater-s-new-business-is-thriving-97319-25073363/ FORMER Longbridge worker Tony Dudley has laid solid new foundations for his garage business – by building an MOT bay himself. Birmingham News