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.
Culture
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Culture
Viewpoint
World Affairs
Trump says he’s suing the BBC – but is that even possible?
With threats of a $1bn lawsuit, we assess whether a POTUS can do this … Spoiler: Looks like he can It is common.
Birmingham
Business News
Events
Innovation Awards 2025: “Biggest, best and boldest yet”
Event boss excited ahead of awards on Friday Nov 21st The man in charge of the 2025 Innovation Awards today hit previously uncharted.
Birmingham
Business News
Spaces The Mailbox shuts suddenly causing havoc for tenants
Tenants told to leave the flexible working area within two weeks Businesses based at Spaces The Mailbox in Birmingham are reeling after being.