Tariq is currently training as a courier driver and was excited about moving in with girlfriend, Catrina, despite unease about her work aspirations. [40]
Craig is living at a hostel in Sparkbrook but was in Afghanistan as a paratrooper until 2008. He finished during his second tour after getting shot in the hip and is finding civilian life back in the UK significantly less exciting. [145]
Mr Khan is from West Bromwich but had come to Birmingham to collect a friend being released on probation. [263]
Isaac and Jen are students studying in Solihull. Isaac is currently doing a Photography BTEC and was under pressure with coursework deadlines. [1531]
Paul has been working with Birmingham City Council since 1986 and was mowing the central reservation of a dual carriageway section of the Stratford Road today. He lives in south-west Birmingham and spoke about the merits of early-start early-finish shifts. [1410]
Robert and Peter are bus drivers who came to England from Poland around six years ago to find more lucrative work. [-40]
Adam is a roofer by trade but has been working as a part-time postman and supermarket driver since losing his job last year. He had a positive outlook on life but had to dash to make a delivery. [-260]
