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Welsh Tories pledge to cut income tax in Wales
Conservative Party
Ahead of the Senedd Election the party said it would cut the basic rate of income tax by 1p
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Bristol Cold War nuclear bunker to be turned into events space
Bristol
The war room was built in the 1950s to co-ordinate defence in the event of a nuclear attack
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North of England sees rapid growth in new business start-ups, new study shows
North West
Analysis by GoDaddy º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Ireland shows that 40% of the areas with the fastest growth in the density of start-ups and small business were in the North
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Social housing boost construction workloads in Wales
Construction
Overall Welsh construction workloads rose in Q1 says the RICS
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Businesses urged to back 'ambitious' plans for Wigan's future as consultation is launched
North West
Town hall bosses are inviting feedback on the the draft Local Plan, which will set targets for employment and housing
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'Quality' homes and infrastructure: Council reveals key priorities for 2025-29
North West
The council's cabinet will consider a new corporate strategy 2025-29 at its meeting on Monday, May 12
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Football club gets go ahead to turn residential yard into car park
Economic Development
Carlisle United FC applied for change to site next to 275 Warwick Road
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Work on homes at new ‘village’ and £15m park could begin next year
North West
The Hind Street urban village development is a major project to deliver a new neighbourhood in Birkenhead between Birkenhead Central and Green Lane stations
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'We're watching this place die' – businesses in seaside town say council roadworks are killing trade
North West
One trader said she's been unable to earn a profit since roadworks started in February – council says it is working to support businesses
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Bank of England set to cut interest rates as Trump's tariff impact in focus
Economy
Inflation has fallen in recent months which is likely to indicate to policymakers that interest rates can continue to come down
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Inside the bold vision for Tameside's future - with 10,000 new homes and two new railway stations
Transport
Key plan also proposes 17,055 square metres of office floorspace and 277,930 square metres of industrial and warehousing space
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'Prestige' restaurant to open in converted engine shed next to heritage railway
North West
1847 building houses a rare and operational hand-cranked crane
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The Welsh Government's £50m life sciences fund cost the taxpayer millions
Deals
CEO of the Development Bank of Wales, Giles Thorley, blamed external factors for the performance of the fund that made losses of nearly £30m
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Scaled-back plans for 549 student beds in Bristol approved
Economic Development
Development control committee has approved the St Philips plans after refusing a bigger scheme last year
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Plans to demolish former recreation centre to make way for town centre regeneration
North West
Centre in Winsford closed several years ago
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Donald Trump's tariffs will hit Wales more than England says First Minister
Welsh Government
She believes Wales could benefit from renewable sector investors pulling out of the US
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Developers seek to complete Bristol's tallest unfinished building
South West
The largest planning application this week is for the 15-storey Boatyard tower block in Totterdown, which has stood unfinished for almost three years
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Huge 50-storey and 25-storey tower blocks planned for Manchester's Ancoats
North West
The 758 flat proposal is being developed by Liquid Funding Business (LFB)
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Huge new town plan backed despite concerns over 400 homes and sports centre
North West
Officials warn Skelmersdale could face 'continued economic stagnation' without new developments
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Transformation of Manchester's 'brand new woodland town' with lido begins
North West
Council wants to turn the 30 hectare area, with its 100 residents, into a 'new woodland town' complete with a lido and a new culture hub
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New £32m railway station is approved
Transport
Move will mean Golborne is connected to the railway for the first time in more than 60 years
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Ynni Cymru in new £10m funding for innovative green energy schemes
Welsh Government
The grant funding will sport smart local energy schemes
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Jurgen Klopp's son Marc to spearhead new £500k padel sports facility in Liverpool
North West
Padel FC, which counts Marc Klopp among its directors, was the successful bidder for the new Wavertree facility
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Salford council's new chief executive appointed after 'turbulent' period
North West
Stephen Young takes over from former chief executive Tom Stannard
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