3 hours ago Iconic butchers say 'it is sad for London and a nightmare for us' as historic meat market is set to close after 900 years

Traders at Smithfield Market, have said the axing will mean a 'nightmare' for business owners who may have to travel elsewhere to carry on their trade.

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4 hours ago Smithfield butchers say 'it is sad for London and a nightmare for us' as historic meat market is set to close after 900 years

The site, designed by architect Sir Horace Jones has been used by traders for 900 years.

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4 hours ago Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure

Vauxhall owner Stellantis’ decision to close its Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, came after Government efforts to save the plant failed.

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4 hours ago Smithfield butchers say 'it is sad for London and a nightmare for us' as historic meat market is set to close

Smithfield butchers say 'it is sad for London and a nightmare for us' as historic meat market is set to close  Daily Mail

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5 hours ago Labour panic on Net Zero: Business Secretary says government has 'heard' backlash at EVs targets after Vauxhall's Luton plant is SHUT and Ford boss demands more state help to boost uptake

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds signalled an overhaul of EV targets after Vauxhall announced plans to close its van-making factory in Luton.

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6 hours ago Locals' shock over decision to close Luton's Vauxhall factory after 120 years

Stellantis, which also controls the Fiat, Peugeot and Citroen brands, has blamed government EV sales targets for the decision to shutter the factory, which first opened in 1905.

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9 hours ago Melissa Lucashenko reveals she is giving away her prize money after winning another $40,000

Author of sweeping historical novel Edenglassie continues run of wins with Mark and Evette Moran Nib awardGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe Bundjalung writer Melissa Lucashenko’s extraordinary run of literary prize wins for her latest novel Edenglassie continues, winning yet another accolade on Wednesday evening: the $40,000 Mark and Evette Moran Nib prize.Edenglassie, a sweeping historical novel named after the penal colony that became Brisbane, has now earned close to the $200,000 mark before tax.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morningEdenglassie by Melissa Lucashenko is published by UQP Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Labour panic on Net Zero: Business Secretary says government has 'heard' backlash at EVs targets after Luton plant is SHUT

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds signalled an overhaul of EV targets after Vauxhall announced plans to close its van-making factory in Luton.

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16 hours ago London's historic Smithfield meat market which is thought to be the oldest in the world is to close after more than 800 years

London 's historic Smithfield meat market and Billingsgate fish market will no longer operate after the City of London Corporation said its council yesterday voted to cease trading.

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