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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%
Economy
The Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of five to four to reduce rates
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Former University of Chester offices up for sale with £850,000 price tag following rejected school proposal
property news
Road safetyconcerns led to rejection of school plan
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Hynet carbon capture pipeline will start construction this August
Climate Agenda
The Hynet pipeline will transport captured industrial carbon dioxide through Flintshire to be stored in the Irish Sea and will begin construction in August
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Scout Moor wind farm plans: Temporary weather mast proposed to test conditions
Economic Development
The temporary weather-monitoring mast has been proposed on land west of Rooley Moor Road in Rossendale
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West of England's new mayor pledges to put politics aside and 'make things happen'
Politics
Helen Godwin has taken over as leader of the West of England Combined Authority
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Bank of England poised to cut interest rates as tariffs to weigh on growth
Economy
The rate is expected to be reduced from 4.5% to 4.25% on Thursday
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National Wealth Fund leads £1.35bn deal for North East renewable energy project
Energy
The project will help transmit renewable energy from Scottish wind farms to areas of higher demand in England
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Salford retail park redevelopment could see casino and fast food restaurants replaced by 808 riverside apartments
Economic Development
Riverside Retail Park picked as centre of a huge regeneration project
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Greater Manchester park and ride set to more than treble in size after busway success
North West
Planning application to expand Tyldesley's 'travel hub' has been formally submitted
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Popular Prestwich centre faces parking squeeze as regeneration goes on
Economic Development
The Longfield Centre car park has been partially closed off up until the end of July for the construction of a multi-storey travel hub and space for contractors cabins
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Housing association Karbon Homes adds £200m to finances to ramp up delivery of affordable homes
Deals
The North East association says investment in the affordable homes sector has never been more important
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Nightclub building in town centre could be turned into housing
Economic Development
The Georgian-era building, on the corner of Drake Street and Smith Street, was originally the Wellington Hotel, before changing hands multiple times over the last two centuries
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Warrington Borough Council yet to set up independent investment advisory panel
North West
Authority hails 'good progress' on action plan
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Ørsted abandons multibillion-pound Hornsea Four wind farm development citing rising costs
Energy
The 180-turbine wind farm had received a Government contract for difference award last year
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Affordable homes to be built on site of former sheltered accommodation
North West
Cheshire West and Chester Council has approved a planning application for 12 properties
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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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WalesPlans for first museum of contemporary art in WalesAhead of opening a permanent home in Cardiff the Artistic Museum of Contemporary Art will host a pop-up exhibition of African art at the Temple of Peace.
Housebuilders 'delighted' after approval for thousands of homes and business park near M5
Gloucestershire
More than 110 people objected to the plans for the Elms Park development which will see 4,115 homes built
GloucestershireHousebuilders 'delighted' after approval for thousands of homes and business park near M5More than 110 people objected to the plans for the Elms Park development which will see 4,115 homes built
Council approves 76-storey tallest tower – again
North West
Manchester city council 'reconsulted' neighbours after previous decision
Phosphate challenges still hitting Somerset's small developers as housebuilder suggests 'roof tax'
Housing
The phosphate crisis has been a major issue for developers in the county for several years and has led to significant delays for many major housing schemes
New images of how £15m Bristol cycling hub could look
South West
Scheme will include a 1km competition track
Council seeks developers for new homes with views of Mersey and Everton's stadium
North West
Wirral Council is looking for developers to take over the site of its former office buildings which used to sit on either side of Wallasey Town Hall and have been knocked down
DealsSwansea wifi provider set up with just £750 acquired in a multi-million-pound dealCamping Connect has been acquired by leading European wifi and connected solutions firms Passman Group
Northumberland pharmacy specialist set for growth following seven-figure investment
Deals
London based Growth Fund 1 has announced the investment into The Pharmacist Network Group
Unforgettable corporate experiences await at The Jockey Club Venues
Grand National
With 15 venues across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ offering a vast array of indoor and outdoor spaces, you can host a business event with confidence
Alliance Manchester Business School is redefining the future of business
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’This isn’t just a celebration, it’s a reckoning with what business must become. We’re here to challenge assumptions, not commemorate them’
From fintech favourite to financial struggles: Starling Bank faces a tough road ahead
By City AM
Starling, Monzo and Revolut entered the banking scene over a decade ago - but as two continued their charge, one faltered - here's a look at the rise and fall of one of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's most exciting fintechs
GloucestershireHousebuilders 'delighted' after approval for thousands of homes and business park near M5More than 110 people objected to the plans for the Elms Park development which will see 4,115 homes built
Healthcare group Scrivens boosts South West presence with latest acquisition
Deals
The business has snapped up a hearing care facility which was formerly occupied by CHIME
From fintech favourite to financial struggles: Starling Bank faces a tough road ahead
By City AM
Starling, Monzo and Revolut entered the banking scene over a decade ago - but as two continued their charge, one faltered - here's a look at the rise and fall of one of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's most exciting fintechs
Entries open for celebration of West Midlands tourism
West Midlands
Sixth annual awards will recognise excellence across 17 categories including a new one for outstanding contribution
Partner content: Three charity law and governance updates you may have missed
North East
The Newcastle law firm has outlined some key updates from 2024 that charities need to be aware of