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Business

Mixed reactions to green light on HS2

The coalition government’s go-ahead for a new £33bn high-speed rail network has split businesses and economists, with one economic group calling it a “grossly expensive mistake”. Last week transport secretary Justine Greening approved the first […]

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International

Busworld Asia postponed for a year

CHINA Busworld International has postponed this year’s Busworld Asia exhibition. The exhibition, which started in China in 2000, will next take place between March 20 – 22, 2013.

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International

Magna Seating acquires Vogelsitze GmbH

GERMANY Magna Seating, part of Magna International Inc., has acquired the assets and business of Vogelsitze GmbH in Karlsruhe- Stupferich, Germany, which specialises in the development and production of seats for the bus and light train […]

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Tourism

18th century mansion in Berkshire

Basildon Park, situated seven miles north-west of Reading, is an 18th century country house which was restored in the 1950s. The mansion is filled with fine pictures and furniture, and is noted for its original […]

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Drivers

NCT Driver of the Year

Nottingham City Transport’s Driver of the Year, with six other finalists, plus families and guests, were treated to a meal and tickets to the Theatre Royal pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, with NCT’s senior management team. David […]

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Business

UK economy on edge of contraction

Despite a gloomy outlook, an easing of inflationary pressures may save the day, says BDO The UK economy stands on the edge of contraction, with businesses’ turnover expectations falling for the fourth month in December. […]

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Tourism

Cornish farm for cider lovers

Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm is a traditional cider producer and tourist attraction near Truro. It is the largest Cornish Cyder maker in the county, making over 40 varieties of delicious fruit products including farm scrumpy, […]