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French manufacturer nears deal with British government that could prevent job losses at Derby factory
Jobs at risk in historic manufacturing hubs as government fails to bridge gaps in rolling stock orders
Royal Geographical Society archive displays city’s tradition of creativity
The city exports more goods and services per job than any other in Britain
From heritage to healthcare, via regenerating the city centre, local business is ‘recognising its strengths’
UK city’s young companies aim to mark out their patch
Past and present economic success offers base for manufacturing
City centre reimagines itself as attractive to buy and rent in
Eye-catching locations around the city exemplify its modern ambition
Founded in 1856, the company is the survivor of British horology, having absorbed several rivals
Loyal fan base want success from track to pitch
A birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the UK city presents its past and present success as a basis for globally focused innovation. Start-ups, training, urban development, sporting success and Derby’s ‘Darwinian’ heritage are among themes covered
Pastimes are often chosen to show voters how reassuringly ‘normal’ politicians are
Landlord will receive £186.3m in cash from Kuwait-backed Cale Street Investments
Setback for Jeremy Corbyn as Conservatives hold on to key London boroughs
‘Opportunity areas’ aim to improve educational attainment and social mobility
Aerospace group will not sacrifice Britain in favour of lower cost facilities abroad
Aerospace group commits to post-Brexit Britain with engine facility
Move comes after Japanese airline ANA discovered corrosion and cracks on some passenger jets
London was amazed when the rest of England voted for Brexit. John Sunyer reports from the working-class city of Derby
If it can’t satisfy its investors, neither can it please the politicians
Civil aerospace workforce at Derby to be expanded to meet steep increase in production
Chairman Mel Morris becomes sole owner of football club after buying out US owners
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