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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
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
Founded in 1856, the company is the survivor of British horology, having absorbed several rivals
Loyal fan base want success from track to pitch
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
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’
Eye-catching locations around the city exemplify its modern ambition
City centre reimagines itself as attractive to buy and rent in
Past and present economic success offers base for manufacturing
Pastimes are often chosen to show voters how reassuringly ‘normal’ politicians are
Landlord will receive £186.3m in cash from Kuwait-backed Cale Street Investments
Setback for Jeremy Corbyn as Conservatives hold on to key London boroughs
Japanese group appeals to UK to provide frictionless trade after leaving the EU
Japanese carmaker is latest to award work to a British plant since Brexit vote
‘Opportunity areas’ aim to improve educational attainment and social mobility
Aerospace group will not sacrifice Britain in favour of lower cost facilities abroad
Aerospace group commits to post-Brexit Britain with engine facility
Quiet diplomacy over Burnaston plant contrasts with Sunderland rival’s tactics
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