Smithfield deal signals new era
Birmingham’s long-awaited Smithfield redevelopment has taken a major leap forward as the Crown Estate has signed a landmark agreement with Australian developer Lendlease. .
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Hampshire vet joins 3M lawsuit
An ex-Royal Marines commando from Hampshire is among tens of thousands of British military personnel who lost their hearing after being given faulty.
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2m hit by Legal Aid attack
The Ministry of Justice says a cyber-attack in April resulted in the theft of personal data from legal aid applicants and criminal records.
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UK targets Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
The UK has announced its largest sanctions package to date, targeting up to 100 oil tankers operating in Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” as.
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£12m on potholes
An extra £12 million has been allocated by West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker to tackle potholes and road damage across the region. The.
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UK meat exports to Canada surge
UK beef and pigmeat exports to Canada saw a significant rise in both volume and value in 2024. This reinforces Canada’s growing importance.
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UK and Turkey relaunch trade talks
The UK and Turkey have agreed to relaunch negotiations for an upgraded free trade agreement aiming to deepen their economic partnership and boost.
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UK launches disease surveillance
The UK government has unveiled a £10 million initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s defences against disease threats to agriculture and the environment. .
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India: Trebles all round
The recent trade agreement between the UK and India will halve tariffs on whisky into what is the world’s biggest export market for.
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New rail timetables
West Midlands rail users are being warned of timetable changes this weekend. From Sunday May 18, new departure times will apply on many.