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Officials say the scheme is backed by £80 million of investment over five years in each of the new high-growth zones Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to set out plans for 12 new investment zones to “supercharge” growth in hi-tech industries when he unveils his first Budget on Wednesday. Officials said the scheme – backed by £80 million of investment over five years in each of the new high-growth zones –

The Aukus deal – involving Australia, the UK and US – will see the new boats in operation in the late 2030s following a construction phase which will create thousands of jobs in the UK Australia will operate a new generation of nuclear-powered submarines based on a British design as both countries modernise their navies. The Aukus deal – involving Australia, the UK and US – will see the new

The 50-over tournament takes place in India in the Autumn England all-rounder Moeen Ali has hinted he could call time on his one-day international career after the team’s World Cup title defence later this year. Moeen is already retired from Test cricket and, while the 50-over World Cup in India this autumn is a clear priority, the 35-year-old has floated the idea of subsequently stepping away from the format. With

He was freed from prison last month after serving half of a 16 year sentence Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has been recalled to prison following a breach of his licence conditions. The 79-year-old, who had a string of chart hits in the 1970s, had been freed in February after being jailed in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls. He left HMP The Verne – a low security category C

The Communication Workers Union say progress had been made in discussions, but more time was needed Talks aimed at resolving the long-running dispute involving Royal Mail workers over jobs and conditions are to continue this week, it was announced on Monday. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said progress had been made in discussions, but more time was needed. A joint statement by the union and Royal Mail said: “Negotiations under

It follows concerns from fans The capacity in two sections of the Leppings Lane End at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough ground has been reduced after concerns were raised by visiting Newcastle fans earlier this season. Magpies supporters at the FA Cup third-round tie on January 7 reported overcrowding at the ground, leading to a review by Sheffield City Council with co-operation from Wednesday and overseen by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority

It follows nine consecutive defeats in the Women's Super League Tottenham have sacked head coach Rehanne Skinner after Sunday’s loss to Liverpool made it nine consecutive defeats in the Women’s Super League. Spurs blew an early lead to lose 2-1 at Prenton Park as Rosella Ayane’s goal was cancelled out by Emma Koivisto’s deflected strike before Missy Bo Kearns’ winner left Skinner admitting her side faced a “battle” to turn

It comes amid a banking stock sell-off More than £50 billion has been wiped off the UK’s biggest stock market on Monday after the second and third biggest bank failures in US history spooked investors across the globe. The collapse of tech-focused Silicon Valley Bank sparked fears across Wall Street that the banking system was being crippled by a relentless cycle of interest rate rises. It has prompted calls to

He made the speech at Westminster Abbey The King has issued a rallying call to the family of nations urging them to “strive together” to achieve a “global common good” in his first Commonwealth Day address. Charles highlighted the institution’s “indispensable role in the most pressing issues of our time” in his speech delivered during the annual Westminster Abbey service celebrating the Commonwealth. He also paid tribute to his “beloved

The full-back was targeted with a series of offensive replies in Instagram Southampton have demanded action from social media platforms after calling in police over racist abuse aimed at defender Kyle Walker-Peters. The full-back was targeted with a series of offensive replies, including monkey emojis, to his latest Instagram post following Sunday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at Manchester United. One racist term was used in reference to United substitute Alejandro