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Relocation is part of a push to move officials out of the capital
Jonathan Coe on a history of the complicated character and cultural clout of the West Midlands metropolis
He has gone from designing clothes for Beyoncé to exploring his south Asian heritage in an installation at the museum
UK’s second-largest city Birmingham hosts last event of its kind as organisers work to make it more flexible, distinctive and affordable
Heather Wheeler apologises for remark made on same day Johnson gave speech in Blackpool
West Midlands city plans to use the event to highlight its post-industrial transformation
Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery celebrates an artist who created his own universe by breaking pictorial and religious traditions
Paulette Hamilton increases party’s share of the vote to become UK city’s first black MP
Its popularity might slide now and again but this hairstyling product for men retains a presence in many bathroom cabinets
Regional opportunities as the government seeks to address the north-south divide
Researchers hope to counter scepticism about the value of lateral flow tests
Goldman’s decision to open an office confirms England’s second city’s rise as a finance and tech hub
US investment bank will create hundreds of jobs in largest UK base outside London
Advisory body says routes between cities in the north and midlands should be prioritised
Ministers to take tighter control over preparations for the 2022 showpiece event in Birmingham
Hybrid event with delegates present and online to show Britain is open for business
From Michelin-starred restaurants to exciting bars and the country’s finest street market, what’s not to love?
Advanced transport college receives double blow from inspectors’ reports
PM’s decision in theory marks end of decade of turmoil but is unlikely to bring debate to a halt
Decision to proceed will be welcomed by business leaders but is likely to anger some Tory MPs
The sessions will discuss ways to meet the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Nottingham and Derby succeed in winning investment and boosting their economies
Birmingham start-up tackles sector’s startling lack of gender diversity with free courses
Second city growth driven by metro mayor, low rents and local tech talent
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