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Decision date for major housing scheme at former Merthyr Hoover factory site
property news
The Hoover factory is seen as a local landmark which operated from 1948 until 2009
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Why the Welsh Government is having to fund millions towards upgrading the non devolved Cardiff Train Station
Welsh Government
While a non devolved rail asset the Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region are funding around half the cost of the £140m project
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8 major transport projects that could transform Somerset in 2026
Somerset
There will be numerous extra roadworks in the county over the coming 12 months
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Capital & Centric boss: How town centre living could transform 'overlooked and under invested' areas
North West
Tim Heatley says here is a strong demand for suburban living in Greater Manchester boroughs
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Rail devolution plans for English regions but not Wales
Transport
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government is seeking bids from mayoral strategic authorities in England to take control of rail in their areas
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Rachel Reeves warned over 'spectre of recession'
Economy
Economy grew by just 0.1% in Q3 as ONS data shows slowing growth in second half of 2025
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ONS confirms º£½ÇÊÓƵ economic slowdown in Q3 with 0.1% GDP growth
Economy
º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy grew by an unrevised 0.1% between July and September while expansion was weaker than first thought in the second quarter, according to ONS figures
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Leaders say Central Docks is ‘here and now’ opportunity for Liverpool
Economic Development
£81m scheme backed by Peel Waters and Homes England
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Senedd backs new business rate transitional relief scheme
Wales
Senedd members unanimously backed the £116m relief scheme
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How Cardiff and Swansea rank in a new index of most attractive º£½ÇÊÓƵ cities for investment
Wales
Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (has published its 2025 º£½ÇÊÓƵ Attractiveness Index
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Plymouth masterplan consultants paid £1m despite budget pressures
South West
A large portion is covered by Government funds, it's been acknowledged it poses a 'financial risk' for council cash
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ government borrowing tops £11.7bn in November despite tax surge
Economy
Public sector borrowing reached £11.7bn last month, exceeding economist forecasts
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Spanish airport giant Aena buys stakes in Newcastle and Leeds Bradford airports
Travel
The airport operator will work with infrastructure firm Infrabridge at the two airports
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Bank of England cuts interest rates for first time since August as inflation drops
Economy
The Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut interest rates to 3.75 per cent
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Huge student scheme to be built at Bristol's Brabazon following £119m deal
property news
It will be built next to the new Brabazon train station
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Bank of England expected to cut interest rates after inflation slows
Economy
It would bring borrowing costs down to the lowest rate since the beginning of February 2023
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Town centre transformation moves forward with pedestrian and cycle bridge plans
North West
Part of £11.1m scheme to revitalise Stalybridge's western edge
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Council leader says Cheshire new town plans could have 'huge impact' on roads and public services in Greater Manchester
North West
Adlington is just three miles from Stockport
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Tram drivers’ strike called off after Unite members agree a deal – but bus worker walkout still on
Economic Development
Unite hails 'excellent win for our members at Metrolink'
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Andrea Egan wins Unison leadership election in surprise victory over Christina McAnea
Economic Development
New general secretary at the country's biggest trade union
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Stella McCartney reports £33.5m loss as sales fall to 15-year low
Fashion
New accounts filed with Companies House show that the fashion brand's pre-tax loss increased from £25m in 2023 to £33.5m in 2024 as sales dropped to £16m
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ inflation drops to 3.2% in November as food prices fall
Economy
The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation from 3.6% in October, the Office for National Statistics said
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Big rise in unemployment in Wales with economic inactivity remaining a big issue
Economic Development
The number of unemployment is Wales is close to 100,000
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Controversial estate extension decision deferred as residents fear 'groundhog day'
Economic Development
Developer says it has listened to local concerns
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