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Airbus Filton zero-emission hub to support 50 jobs in early phase
Airbus is expecting its new Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) near Bristol will initially support around 50 jobs and be a “key project” in attracting new talent into the UK aerospace sector. The company announced an event in London last week (May 25) it is set to develop hydrogen technologies at its site in Filton …
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Revealed: How much supermarkets’ cheapest food is rising in price
Prices of the cheapest food items in supermarkets have surged in the past year, with campaigners warning that the poorest families are being disproportionately hit by the cost of living crisis.According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the lowest priced goods are rising in cost at around the same rate as food …
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Welsh firm that developed world’s first electronic breathalyser in big export win
A Barry firm, which developed world’s first electronic breathalyser, has secured a major export deal to supply hundreds of breath testing instruments to the Finnish government. Barry-based Lion Laboratories is set to supply 250 portable infrared breathalysing instruments for use by Finland’s police, border guard and prison services. As well as providing the devices, the …
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Alliance Leisure teams with council to invest in football facilities at Derby Racecourse
Derby City Council has partnered with leisure developer Alliance Leisure to build a grass roots football hub on the Derby Racecourse site. The council has submitted a planning application with the leisure development specialist to add three full-sized, floodlit 3G pitches alongside the existing 3G, for the Derby Junior Football League and the Derbyshire Girls …
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Bournemouth bus fares to be cut for Queen’s Jubilee following deal
Bus fares in Bournemouth are to be slashed over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend in a bid to boost trade in the area. Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District (BID) and Yellow Buses have formed a partnership that will see all-day network mobile app tickets cut from £8.20 to just 70p during the four-day weekend. The …
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Oil prices surge as EU meets to discuss Russian energy ban
Oil prices hit their highest level in more than two months on Monday morning as EU officials gathered in Brussels to debate the best way to ban Russian oil imports.The move faces opposition from the likes of Hungary, leaving energy markets waiting to see if a deal is reached. Nevertheless, international oil benchmark Brent crude …
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Millions of homes could face electricity rationing this winter – report
Ministers have been warned of potential power cuts to as many as six million households this winter, according to reports. Government modelling of a “reasonable” worst-case scenario predicts major gas shortages in winter if Russia cuts off more supplies to the EU, The Times says. Limits could be imposed on industrial use of gas, including …
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Ministers further dilute audit reform plans after private sector backlash
Hundreds of large privately-owned companies will escape tougher corporate governance requirements under watered-down government plans to reform the audit profession in the wake of scandals at Carillion and BHS.Sky News has learnt that ministers will this week publish their long-awaited response to a consultation on the future of auditors and boardroom governance. Insiders said the …
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Premier League stars in talks to invest in Anthony Joshua-backed Pulseroll
Sitting at a kitchen table, a soon-to-be dad wrote the name of Anthony Joshua on a white board. He had always dreamed about working with the boxing superstar but his IT company wasn’t exactly the right fit. Little did Paul McCabe know that in a few short years, the two-time former heavyweight champion of the …
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Hargreaves Services ‘on the up’ after successful move away from coal legacy, says CEO
The chief executive of Hargreaves Services says the group is “on the up” after a difficult five years transitioning away from its roots in the coal industry. Gordon Banham, who owns 8% of shares in the multi-faceted group, said his team is putting North East-cultivated steel making and coal mining skills to use in the …
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Beckham-backer ABG in talks to seal £300m Ted Baker takeover
The consumer goods giant which owns a controlling stake in David Beckham’s portfolio of branded products is racing to finalise a £300m takeover of Ted Baker, the London-listed fashion retailer.Sky News has learnt that Authentic Brands Group (ABG), is the preferred bidder for Ted Baker and has indicated that it is willing to pay more …
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Easyjet and TUI flights cancelled and long queues at some UK airports as passengers face half-term disruption
EasyJet says it will cancel more than 200 flights over the next 10 days, putting half-term breaks at risk for thousands of travellers.The airline said about 24 flights from Gatwick would be affected each day between now and 6 June. A spokeswoman for the company said: “We are very sorry for the late notice of …

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