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Nissan to review Sunderland plant's competitiveness after Brexit
Carmaker’s head says at WEF in Davos that company will ‘re-evaluate’ situation once UK’s relationship with EU is settled Nissan will conduct a review of its Sunderland plant’s competitiveness once the UK’s future relationship with the EU is settled, the head of the Japanese carmaker has said.Carlos Ghosn’s remarks on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos may raise concerns about the commitment of company to the UK, following its pledge in October to turn the factory into one of the biggest car plants in the world. Continue reading...
Second-hand tyres up to 23 years-old putting lives at risk on Britain's roads,�trading standards warn
Wheels are in motion for HS2 contract race [Subscription]
The next stage in delivering the HS2 rail network got under way yesterday when the search began for a company to take on the £2.75 billion contract to build the high-speed trains.
Derby's Bombardier 'very keen' to bid for £2.75bn HS2 train contract
Derby train-maker Bombardier is "very keen" to bid for a £2.75 billion contract to design, build and maintain high speed trains for the new HS2 rail link, the Derby Telegraph understands.
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The Guardian
- US airstrike kills more than 100 alleged al-Qaida militants in Syria, Pentagon saysA B-52 bomber and aerial drones struck a training camp in Idlib province Thursday, less than a day after Isis targeted in Libya airstrike approved by ObamaMore than 100 alleged militants have been killed in a US airstrike on an al-Qaida training camp in Syria, the Pentagon said, announcing the second major US counter-terrorism strike in the final hours of Barack Obama’s presidency. Related: Obama departs White House with a promise: 'I'll be right there with you' Continue reading...
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- Prince William quits East of England Air Ambulance roleThe Duke of Cambridge has quit his role as a pilot for the East of England Air Ambulance.
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- Gold standard care delivered by Wiltshire Air Ambulance crew THE pilots at Wiltshire Air Ambulance are highly trained and able to operate the helicopter in demanding situations day and night.
- Help us take off! Join the WAA 100 Club WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance is launching an exclusive club for businesses which want to support its Airbase Appeal – the WAA 100 Club.
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- Third runway access costs dismissednment does not accept Transport for London’s potential costs for surface access provision for a third runway at Heathrow Airport
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- Japan Airlines to offer service to New YorkJapan Airlines (JAL) is reshuffling some of its flights this summer to offer its first service to New York from Tokyo Haneda Airport, and will also boost capacity in the New York and Honolulu markets. read more
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- Heathrow Black Lives Matter protest: Nine people who blocked major airport route found guilty of wilful obstruction Nine out of the 10 protesters, who were arrested following the incident on the M4 southbound spur road to the airport, were found guilty of wilful obstruction and ordered to pay fines
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