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French manufacturer nears deal with British government that could prevent job losses at Derby factory
Jobs at risk in historic manufacturing hubs as government fails to bridge gaps in rolling stock orders
Tory support has dwindled among affluent, economically conservative voters, but behaviour generally has become less predictable
Chancellor not extending letting English local authorities keep 100% of proceeds from Right to Buy
Opposition party hopes to seize on discontent with governing Conservatives in Wellingborough
Chinese owner Jingye hopes to secure more money as it prepares to unveil restructuring plans
People in Lincolnshire are divided about the case for an underground disposal facility for radioactive material
The county’s schools make it popular with families and the reservoir is a water sport haven — but property sales are slowing
Police working with counter-terrorism officers to investigate attacks on Tuesday morning
Tory MPs write to Rishi Sunak urging him to fast track levelling up bill to give new powers for regions
Independent candidates standing in next week’s local elections hope to make inroads into Conservative heartland
Former officer ‘lifts the stone’ on police culture beyond the capital as forces promise change
‘Bi-mode’ capability and other advances reduce fossil fuel use in rail transport
The artist’s Lincolnshire home has the beguiling beauty of a building stopped in time
Farmer’s son makes ‘most exciting’ find of century with help of Google maps before calling in archaeologists
London borough’s £1.5bn debt plight points to wider crisis in UK local government
Even sceptics of the UK government’s environmental agenda can be convinced it is a path for investment
The Derbyshire town’s landmark Crescent finally reopens this month as a lavish spa hotel
Royal Geographical Society archive displays city’s tradition of creativity
A birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the UK city presents its past and present success as a basis for globally focused innovation. Start-ups, training, urban development, sporting success and Derby’s ‘Darwinian’ heritage are among themes covered
Founded in 1856, the company is the survivor of British horology, having absorbed several rivals
Loyal fan base want success from track to pitch
The city exports more goods and services per job than any other in Britain
UK city’s young companies aim to mark out their patch
From heritage to healthcare, via regenerating the city centre, local business is ‘recognising its strengths’
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