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MG Rover collapses with 6,000 Longbridge jobs at risk

The last British-owned mass car maker went into administration with debts of more than £1.4 billion.

16 April 2005 · Source: Wikipedia

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New Bullring opens to huge crowds

More than 270,000 people visit on the first day.

5 September 2003 · Source: Wikipedia

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Cadbury Schweppes buys Adams in $4.2bn deal

The deal for Trident, Dentyne and Halls makes it the world's biggest confectionery company.

16 December 2002 · Source: Wikipedia

Business

Crufts postponed by the foot-and-mouth outbreak

The dog show at the NEC is moved to May as the disease spreads.

1 March 2001 · Source: Wikipedia

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The Mailbox opens in the old sorting office

The £150 million scheme turns the Royal Mail building into shops, hotels and flats.

1 December 2000 · Source: Wikipedia

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The last original Mini is built at Longbridge

Production ends after 41 years, with BMW building a new model at Cowley next year.

5 October 2000 · Source: Wikipedia

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BMW sells Longbridge to Phoenix Consortium for £10

The deal keeps volume car production going in Birmingham under the new name MG Rover.

9 May 2000 · Source: Wikipedia

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Thousands march through Birmingham for Rover

Car workers and their families rally in Cannon Hill Park against the Alchemy deal.

2 April 2000 · Source: Wikipedia

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BMW to sell Rover as Longbridge fears grow

The German firm agrees terms with Alchemy Partners, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

17 March 2000 · Source: Wikipedia