18 Feb France and UK plan air power-backed ‘reassurance force’ in postwar Ukraine
Proposal sees smaller role for land troops to enforce ceasefire, but would require significant US support
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18 Feb Rural England considers redrawing the map
Greater Manchester could boost Derbyshire communities but historical attempts to alter local government administrations have been unpopular
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18 Feb Who will build Britain?
The UK needs to develop a pipeline of construction skills and knowledge
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18 Feb Miners’ hunt for new listing venues is as old as the hills
Glencore is considering moving its primary listing location from London to New York
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18 Feb European dairy boss says uncertainty about green rules holding back investment
Chief executive of Arla blames drop in milk production on lack of clarity about EU regulation
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18 Feb KKR submits £4bn bid to take majority stake in Thames Water
Private equity firm plans to keep debt-laden utility in one piece, in contrast to other bidders
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18 Feb UK inflation rises to 10-month high of 3% in January
Figure surpasses expectations and highlights challenge for Bank of England
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18 Feb Britain’s productivity puzzle is turning into a crisis
If the data can be believed, the UK economy is losing its economic dynamism
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18 Feb Scottish government’s £25mn pledge for Grangemouth refinery is ‘drop in the ocean’
Move is ‘encouraging’ but billions of pounds will be needed to turn facility into green industrial site, say insiders
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18 Feb Fund managers step up calls for Reeves to ‘simplify’ UK tax-free savings
Ministers are looking at scrapping popular cash Isas to encourage investment in London stock market
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