Birmingham news

• Theresa May in Birmingham to call for zero-pollution car revolution

  10-09-2018 23:30
  Countries from across the world are signing the 'Birmingham Deceleration' with a pledge to back green vehicles
  
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• May to meet car industry chiefs in Birmingham amid concern over Brexit

  10-09-2018 23:30
  Trade body focuses on impact of a potential no deal on jobs, as May highlights low emission technologyTheresa May will meet car industry executives at a summit in Birmingham amid growing concern in the industry about the pace of the Brexit negotiations and the impact of a no-deal scenario on the sector.On Tuesday the prime minister was due to highlight the potential for low emissions technology but before the meeting the industry’s trade body emphasised that ministers have to ensure that t
  
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• Birmingham's clean air zone given go ahead but critics say it 'taxes people and won't clean the air'

  10-09-2018 18:22
  
  Opposition councillors attack plan to charge high polluting vehicles
  
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• West Midlands Police given hundreds of acid attack kits

  10-09-2018 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  West Midlands Police designed the bags after deciding existing kit was too cumbersome.
  
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• Budget failings blamed on leadership turmoil at Birmingham City Council

  10-09-2018 16:13
  
  Resignations of former leaders 'distracted' the authority at the crucial time when it should have been setting its budget
  
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• Man convicted of murder after strangling woman during sex

  10-09-2018 15:03
  Richard Bailey found guilty of murder of Charlotte Teeling, whom he met in BirminghamA man who strangled a woman during sex and left pornography near her body has been convicted of murder.Richard Bailey, 41, had claimed Charlotte Teeling, 33, died accidentally during “rough sex” after asking to be choked. Continue reading...
  
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• Union demands criminal investigation into collapse of Carillion

  10-09-2018 14:46
  
  Public projects like Midland Metropolitan Hospital stalled following construction giant's collapse
  
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• Councillors are working too hard - and should be paid more money, claim

  10-09-2018 14:25
  
  The basic annual allowance for a Birmingham councillor - who are already among the highest earning in the West Midlands - was increased by two per cent to £16,592 earlier this year
  
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• The big ideas to close the huge wealth gap between the south east and the Midlands

  10-09-2018 12:44
  
  The economic policies of the past 40 years don't work today, says Birmingham MP Liam Byrne
  
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• Episode 2: Birmingham - Beyond the blade podcast

  10-09-2018 08:01
  In our second episode, we travel to Birmingham and hear from a group of parents about the role of fear in driving incidents of violent crime. We also hear about the positive steps being taken to restore the humanity of those young people who commit themSubscribe & Review on iTunesDisclaimer: This podcast contains conversations about violent crime which some listeners may find disturbing. Parental guidance for children is strongly advised. Continue reading...
  
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• Westminster terror attack: Victims' inquest to begin

  10-09-2018 05:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The inquest into the five victims' deaths will be led by the Chief Coroner of England and Wales.
  
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• Number plate cloning: Fake plates 'ready in 10 minutes'

  10-09-2018 01:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Registered DVLA retailers are illegally selling unchecked number plates for as little as £15.
  
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