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A Michelin-starred dinner and stay on a Victorian estate that is now a byword for chic sustainability
Centralising devolved scrutiny in England doesn’t make much sense, but the mayoral system does need some sunlight
Greater Manchester and the West Midlands take control of transport, housing and skills in Budget move
Devolved competencies have grown, but restricting their supervision to that region alone is a mistake
Life is likely to get worse and residents have lost their patience with the government
R&D partnerships involving universities and industry are being set up in Manchester, the West Midlands and Glasgow
Labour retains hold on capital after string of Conservative victories in UK local elections
US investment bank will create hundreds of jobs in largest UK base outside London
Andy Street says manufacturers in the region could face duties of up to 10% even if a deal is struck
Area covering population of 1.6m hit with curbs on meeting people at home after rise in infections
After years as a closed market, thousands of e-scooters will hit British streets in the coming weeks
Hybrid event with delegates present and online to show Britain is open for business
Fresh blow to UK high street as Sunak’s stimulus package comes under fire
The prime minister knows that some decisions are best made close to the action
I own three properties and want to buy another with my new partner
West Midlands mayor says cancellation of delayed rail project would be ‘hammer blow’
Nottingham and Derby succeed in winning investment and boosting their economies
Schemes would upgrade existing lines rather than building new ones
Thousands of gallons were discharged in West Midlands park, leading to £500,000 fine
UK transport secretary reaffirms backing for high-speed rail project despite mounting costs
Grants offered for wellbeing schemes and hiring workers with mental health problems
High prices in the capital have impact on real spending, ONS data show
‘County lines’ children treated as victims in some areas but as gangsters in others
Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton to become ‘hubs’ as part of telecoms project
Numbers taking maths and science are up, but languages are down
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