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Metals sector’s seven key asks as firms warn UK trade policies hinder competitiveness

Almost two-thirds of UK metals companies, including many in the West Midlands, say current government trade policies are undermining competitiveness, according to the.

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Defence People

Homeless veterans move into Morgan House, named after tragic Sam Morgan

Healthier Heroes opens Morgan House, on Teeside, for homeless veterans Nineteen homeless military veterans are today moving into Morgan House, a newly opened.

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Defence Viewpoint World Affairs

Is Germany paving the way for conscription to bolster its armed forces?

Germany’s coalition government have taken steps to increase the volume of its armed services by finalising a “voluntary now, compulsory later” military service.

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Culture Viewpoint Weekend read

Doing less and doing it better

Time to end the cult of busyness For years, ambition was measured by volume. The more we did, the more valuable we believed.

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Finance Transport

Proposed electric car charge

The Chancellor is set to announce a new pay-per-mile tax regime for electric vehicle drivers. Under the scheme EV drivers could be charged.

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Politics Viewpoint

History warns Labour: Break your manifesto promise and voters will not forgive you

A warning from history There is an unwritten rule in politics that every generation seems determined to test: never, ever break a tax.

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Birmingham Events Sport

Rugby legend Dan Cole headlines 35th Midlands Sporting Luncheon

England’s most-capped rugby forward booked as guest of honour for ‘Greville’s do’ Former British & Irish Lions and England prop forward Dan Cole.

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AI Business News Finance

What does a virtual CFO, a coffee brand and an AI consultancy have in common?

They all attended the Birmingham Business Expo B2B event at BCFC Start-up virtual CFO provider, Suncroft, coffee machine supplier Nespresso and artificial intelligence.

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Business News Transport

Chiltern Railways cuts Friday’s services by 50% as Storm Claudia hits

Chiltern Railways’ customers can expect only half of the normal number of trains tomorrow (Friday Nov 14) as Storm Claudia hits Britain. With.

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Development

Plans for Newport homes

Plans have been submitted for a 166-home development on the outskirts of Newport in Shropshire.  Bellway Strategic Land has applied for full planning.

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