BUSINESS Voice WM is continuing with its campaign for better broadband in rurla areas. The lobby group has written to culture, communications and creative industries minister Ed Vaizey MP asking him to intervene. It is also sending a delegation to London to lobby regulator Ofcom on the matter, saying it wants the Minister to bust through EU red tape. Business Voice WM claims that telecoms providers have stated the rate of return in providing broadband access to outlying rural areas is too low for consideration. In his letter David Collier, a BVWM board member and National Farmers Union regional director, said: “We need to ensure that rural businesses, such as those on the border with Wales, can survive and thrive and help create local employment opportunities.”
Mills and Reeve shortlisted for legal award
LAW firm Mills and Reeve has been a named a finalist in the STEP Private Client Awards 2010. The company, which has an office in Birmingham, has been shortlisted for UK and Ireland Regional Legal Team of the Year in the awards which is run by Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). The awards highlight excellence among private client lawyers, accountants, bankers, financial advisers and trust managers worldwide. The other finalists in the category are Michelmores, Stevens & Bolton and Thomas Eggar. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony October 19 at the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel, hosted by Rory Bremner.
PICTURE GALLERY: Brendan Fleming launch
MORE than 150 guests attended the launch of Brendan Fleming Solicitors’ new private client department at Birmingham live music venue, The Jam House. The long-established practice in Newhall Street has traditionally been recognised for its expertise in divorce and family matters. The firm has now appointed a team of specialists in residential and commercial property, wills probate and estate planning, and civil and commercial litigation to offer more legal advice services. Pic: Philip Jackson, left, with Steve McFadyen.Click through to see the whole picture gallery.
BUSINESS Voice WM is continuing with its campaign for better broadband in rurla areas. The lobby group has written to culture, communications and creative industries minister Ed Vaizey MP asking him to intervene. It is also sending a delegation to London to lobby regulator Ofcom on the matter, saying it wants the Minister to bust through EU red tape. Business Voice WM claims that telecoms providers have stated the rate of return in providing broadband access to outlying rural areas is too low for consideration. In his letter David Collier, a BVWM board member and National Farmers Union regional director, said: “We need to ensure that rural businesses, such as those on the border with Wales, can survive and thrive and help create local employment opportunities.” 
LAW firm Mills and Reeve has been a named a finalist in the STEP Private Client Awards 2010. The company, which has an office in Birmingham, has been shortlisted for UK and Ireland Regional Legal Team of the Year in the awards which is run by Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). The awards highlight excellence among private client lawyers, accountants, bankers, financial advisers and trust managers worldwide. The other finalists in the category are Michelmores, Stevens & Bolton and Thomas Eggar. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony October 19 at the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel, hosted by Rory Bremner.
MORE than 150 guests attended the launch of Brendan Fleming Solicitors’ new private client department at Birmingham live music venue, The Jam House. The long-established practice in Newhall Street has traditionally been recognised for its expertise in divorce and family matters. The firm has now appointed a team of specialists in residential and commercial property, wills probate and estate planning, and civil and commercial litigation to offer more legal advice services. Pic: Philip Jackson, left, with Steve McFadyen. Click through to see the whole picture gallery.
