Region needs more jobs, higher skills and better housing – report
A new report into economic injustice in Birmingham and the Black Country paints a stark picture about the state of the area, notably in skills and housing. Whilst the story
C4 disappointment must lead to focus on skills and local investment
Channel 4’s decision to move to Leeds underlines the need for a long term commitment to creative industries development in the West Midlands, writes Andy Howell in the second part
Location, Location, Location: Leeds wins Ch4 commission
Leeds will be the location of Channel Four’s new National HQ as Birmingham misses out. Bristol and Glasgow will be the locations of its two new Creative Hubs, reports Kevin
National scheme to support care leavers launches in Birmingham
Businesses including Amazon, Rolls-Royce and Barclays LifeSkills have pledged to support care leavers through a landmark government scheme launched to raise their career aspirations and improve their life skills, reports
Review: investment points to success, but skills challenge remains
Current investment in infrastructure and technology will underpin future economic success in Birmingham, according to a report published today, reports Kevin Johnson. However, the report again highlights issues with skills,
Government reveals Regional Skills Deal
A new Skills Deal, which could unlock up to £69million, has been announced by the Education Secretary with the West Midlands Mayor in Dudley today, reports Kevin Johnson. The Skills
Government reveals Regional Skills Deal
A new Skills Deal, which could unlock up to £69million, has been announced by the Education Secretary with the West Midlands Mayor in Dudley today, reports Kevin Johnson. The Skills
Commissions: will resources follow recommendations?
It is commission reporting season, apparently. Hilary Smyth-Allen, Executive Director of BPS Birmingham, looks at the findings of two WMCA reports and asks whether resources will follow recommendations. Around nine-months
Deal or no deal, professionally speaking?
The potential for a ‘Sector Deal’ for the professional services sector and the challenges of doing business in the post-Brexit era are highlighted by Hilary Smyth-Allen, Executive Director of BPS
Street expects pre-summer Skills Deal
Fresh from his return from the Gold Coast, Australia, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street told an audience of Downtown in Business Birmingham members that he’s hopeful that a Skills Deal