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Syria: Economic return

End of financial isolation Syria is preparing to rejoin the international financial system after 14 years of sanctions and war, with the country’s.

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Electricity in the UK

Britons pay more than they should for their energy due to the UK’s dependence on gas-fired power stations. That is the finding of.

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HS2 contractor fraud claims

Tax authorities brought in HS2 Ltd has referred one of its subcontractors to HM Revenue and Customs following serious allegations of payroll fraud.

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Police: ‘Drop the knife’

West Midlands Police has launched a hard-hitting radio campaign to persuade young people to stop carrying knives. The ad, set to run on.

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Walsall canal re-opens

After being closed for 10 months, the Walsall Canal has finally re-opened. Nearly 4,000 litres of sodium cyanide and other hazardous chemicals leaked.

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Northampton cinema upgraded

A Northampton cinema reopens tomorrow after undergoing a large-scale transformation. Vue claims the refurb includes the introduction of some of its largest and.

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Green rating for Brum hotel

Edgbaston Park Hotel, owned by the University of Birmingham, has won the “B Corp Certification” – a global benchmark for businesses committed to.

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‘Home care slavery’

The boss of a care organisation has accused the government of being complicit in “modern slavery.” Dr Jane Townson OBE, chief executive of.

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Merz’s Move Signals Renewal

Friedrich Merz has just thrown down the gauntlet – and rightly so.  His proposed €46bn corporate tax break package is the bold, unapologetically.

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Jewellery Quarter: World Craft status

The Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham is a historic and culturally rich district known for its long-standing tradition of jewellery making.  It has been.

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