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Social housing £7bn funding boost: Mayors urged to 'go bold' with plans
Housing
Local leaders will be able to specify the types of homes needed in their areas
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Bank of England holds interest rates and says inflation has ‘peaked’
Economy
The central bank has also upgraded its outlook for the economy
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OBR should focus more on policy growth ‘upsides’ – says Tony Blair think tank
Economy
The OBR is widely expected to downgrade its economic and productivity forecasts ahead of the Budget,
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New Metrolink stop set to unlock thousands of new homes could open within five years
North West
Sandhills Park stop would be part of Victoria North scheme
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New £15m high value engineering facility unveiled in Ebbw Vale
Education
The facility to design to address the shortage of young engineers in Wales
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'There's more to do' - West of England Mayor reflects on first six months in office
Politics
Helen Godwin says she is 'proud to be doing things differently' in the region
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Jobs roadshow to highlight 'huge' opportunities in green economy
Energy
North East Major Kim McGuinnes has talked of the "clear disconnect" in young people's awareness of well paid offshore jobs
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Manchester economy thrives as other º£½ÇÊÓƵ cities face growth challenges, Oxford Economics finds
North West
A new report praises Manchester's city centre growth and knowledge firms and argues 'nowhere has the productivity slowdown been more apparent than in London'
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Budget 2025: Chancellor refuses to rule out tax hikes for millions of Brits
The Budget
Rachel Reeves said the country faced "big challenges", with many emerging since last year's £40bn tax hike on businesses and other groups
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Welsh Government publishes £27bn draft budget for 2026-27
Welsh Government
The budget will require other party support to get through
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Gloucestershire could need two new towns to meet district housing target
Housing
The Forest of Dean District Council's new local plan, which would be valid until 2045, is due to be considered by the cabinet this week
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South Yorkshire Chambers issue warning to Chancellor ahead of Autumn Budget
The Budget
'The Chancellor has a golden opportunity to use the budget to address and overcome barriers to growth.'
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Key works start on railway line set to 'transform' West Country
Transport
The government has confirmed it will help fund the Portishead railway project
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Devon council reorganisation: Plymouth, Exeter and Torbay issue statement
Politics
It is at odds with proposals from Devon County Council and district authorities
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ unemployment rate predicted to hit 5% next year
Economy
The EY forecast indicates the labour market is expected to experience further deterioration in the coming months
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Opinion: How can we make sure new towns like Manchester’s Victoria North thrive?
North West
Patrick Clarke, º£½ÇÊÓƵ & Ireland masterplanning lead at AECOM, on the joined-up thinking needed to make sure new towns become vibrant developments well-connected to local communities
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Location revealed for new Disused Tips Authority for Wales
Welsh Government
The new authority will create around 60 jobs
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New £6.3m offshore wind tech development centre opens for business in North East
Energy
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has opened its new Technology Development Centre
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Majority of Eastern Airways staff made redundant as airline teeters on brink of collapse
Insolvency and Administration
Most of the firm's 330 staff have been made redundant as insolvency experts are expected to be appointed
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The £35m rail project that will ramp up services between Wrexham and Liverpool
Transport
The work at Padeswood will take take freight trains off the mainline
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Why Bath's UNESCO status brings 'unique' housebuilding challenges – and what the city can do about it
South West
'Local plan options document' is on tour in a bright orange converted ice cream van
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Plans for houses on care home site revealed after earlier development bids rejected
South West
Developer says it has taken previous issues into account and held community consultation
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Drax Group strikes £157m deal for three battery energy storage systems in Hull and Scotland
Energy
Construction on all three projects is expected to start next year with the first site operational in 2027.
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£2m invested in boosting North East offshore wind cable testing
Climate Agenda
'We are making the North East the home of the green energy revolution,' says North East mayor Kim McGuinness
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