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Birmingham City Council says it is no longer ‘bankrupt’ as £130m boost for services announced

Birmingham City Council has announced plans to invest an extra £130 million in local services, as its leader declared the council is no longer “bankrupt”. Leader John Cotton said the council has recovered financially almost two-and-a-half years after issuing a Section 114 Notice, which is often described as effective bankruptcy for local authorities. The new […]

Florence Rabier appointed to the Met Office Board

Florence Rabier is a highly respected leader in weather and climate science with over 35 years’ experience, most recently as Director-General of the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). She brings extensive experience of implementation of AI weather prediction models, Earth System forecasting, satellite data assimilation and strategic engagement internationally, including with the UN, space agencies and scientific bodies.  Speaking on her appointment, Florence said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as Non-Executive Director […]