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Farmers banned from bringing tractors to Budget Day protest outside Parliament
The Budget
While people will still be able to demonstrate, conditions have been put in place to prevent people bringing vehicles to the event
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Rachel Reeves says public ‘angry at unfairness’ in economy ahead of Budget
The Budget
The Budget is being announced on Wednesday and the Chancellor has described it as being 'for the British people'
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English mayors to gain tourist tax powers
Hotels
Mayors including Andy Burnham, Steve Rotheram and Helen Godwin will be able to impose levies on hotel stays to fund local projects, despite hospitality sector opposition
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EasyJet boss warns against Budget move to hike flight tax as it launches 16 new routes
Transport
Kenton Jarvis made the comments ahead of the Chancellor's address to Parliament on Wednesday
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European Space Agency eyes Cornwall for hypersonic flight test programme
South West
The research initiative will accelerate Europe's progress towards aircraft-like access to space and is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ's oldest law society appoints first British Muslim Pakistani woman president
Law
Bristol Law Society was founded in 1770 and has some 7,500 members across the West Country
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Tech firm transforming car dashboards with 'smart surfaces' raises £3m
Technology
Uniphy's technology has already been trialled by automotive giant Hyundai and Spain's Grupo Antolin
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'Thousands of pubs under threat': Publicans make plea for help ahead of Autumn Budget
Food and Drink
More than one pub a day is expected to close this year, according to the British Beer and Pub Association
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Recycling firm Unimetals to be liquidated, putting 650 jobs at risk
Insolvency and Administration
The Government is understood to be watching the firm’s collapse closely, given its role in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's steel supply chain
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ critical minerals strategy will create jobs and boost manufacturing, says mining boss
Politics
Jamie Airnes, chief executive of Cornish Lithium, has welcomed plans to reduce reliance on China and boost domestic supply
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Somerset Council to sell off 79-acre farm amid financial woes
Somerset
The council has been carrying out a review of its land, property and other assets as it attempts to balance its books
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Cornwall to London flights resume as Skybus takes over route
Transport
Flights were cancelled last month after previous operator Eastern went into administration and grounded its fleet
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Magnum to spend £50m upgrading Gloucester ice-cream factory
Food and Drink
The site improvements include new high-speed production lines for products such as Twister and Solero
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Business secretary apologises for Budget rumours and pledges to cut energy costs for companies
The Budget
Peter Kyle will address a CBI conference later today outlining his plans to boost the economy
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ nuclear projects being slowed by red tape, taskforce says
Energy
Changes could cut energy costs for consumers, according to the group of experts
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Ultrafast broadband provider Truespeed announces new chief executive
Appointments
The challenger brand said Nelson Missier would take up the reins at the end of the year
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Historic Plymouth law firm named among best in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Law
Judges praised the company's vision and forward-thinking approach as well as its strong internal communication
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First Bus to cease all operations in Cornwall, putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Transport
The announcement comes amid "ongoing financial challenges" and a substantial decline in passenger numbers
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Drone factory opens in Swindon, creating 100 jobs
Armed Forces
The huge purpose-built plant is owned by German-based Stark and will produce thousands of military-grade drones
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Jump in profits at defence giant Babcock after strong first half
Company Results
The FTSE-100 group says it is on track to meet expectations for the full financial year
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Farmers slam 'unfair' supermarket buying practices and call for change
Food and Drink
A study by Devon vegetable box company Riverford found many growers feel under pressure to accept supermarket terms
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Smart menstrual cup secures nearly £7m in seed funding round
Technology
Emm was founded in lockdown by a Bristol entrepreneur looking to improve women's health
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Film and TV production in Cornwall gets £2.5m boost
Creative & Digital
Projects backed by the scheme will be selected for their ability to "reflect Cornwall’s unique identity" including the use of the Cornish language
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Plans to convert historic Wadworth brewery buildings in Devizes given green light
Construction
The proposals include new homes and commercial space, and a courtyard open to pedestrians linking to the canal
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