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‘Friction’ with EU due to Brexit has had impact on UK economy, Tory minister admits – as it happened

Mel Stride says business opportunities of Brexit emerging but divide with major trading partner has hurt UK

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

Paisley firefighters crowned best in UK as ladder climb challenge tops Ben Nevis

The crew have been crowned champions of the Fire Fighters Charity December Ascender challenge for the third year in a row.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023

Putin orders troops to advance as he ‘struggles to achieve major breakthrough’ in Ukraine

MoD says Russians do not have sufficient combat power on any one axis to ‘achieve a decisive effect’

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Coca-Cola axes iconic soft drink almost 50 years after it launched

Coca-Cola's soft drink Lilt is being axed from UK shelves but will be replaced by new Fanta flavour.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

Will a deal with the UK allow Kyiv to make Western weapons in Ukraine?

British arms executives have reportedly travelled to Kyiv for discussions to set up joint ventures to manufacture British arms and military vehicles in Ukraine. Analysts agree that such a deal is on the cards, with the UK as Ukraine’s leading partner due to their close ties – and that such…

France 24 · Feb 14, 2023

Ford to axe one in five UK jobs as part of major restructure

FORD has announced plans to cut 1300 jobs in the UK over the next two years, a fifth of its total workforce across the country.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

Car giant Ford slashing 3,800 jobs as part of major overhaul

The jobs will go across European plants including 1,300 in the UK

Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023

Ford to cut nearly 4,000 jobs in Europe, including 1,300 in UK

US carmaker blames losses on rising costs and need to switch to electric vehicle production

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

Ford to axe 1,300 jobs in UK in huge restructuring across Europe

Ford has announced it is scrapping 3,800 jobs across Europe, including 1,300 in the UK, in a huge restructuring programme.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Ford slashing 3,800 jobs in Europe including 1,300 in the UK

Car giant Ford has said it is cutting 1,300 jobs in the UK over the next two years as part of an overhaul.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023