Microsoft Wins Approval for Major Data Centre Hub on Former Power Station Site in Leeds

A long-abandoned industrial site in Leeds is poised for a high-tech transformation that reflects the accelerating demand for digital infrastructure worldwide. Approval has now been granted for a large-scale data centre development on the former Skelton Grange power station site, marking a significant step in the evolution of the region’s economic and technological landscape. This project not only signals growing …

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UK Borrowing Hits Three-Year Low But Energy Shock and Iran Conflict Threaten Fiscal Stability

A rare moment of fiscal relief has emerged for the UK economy, with government borrowing falling to its lowest level in three years. At first glance, the numbers suggest improved financial discipline and stronger tax performance. Yet beneath this encouraging surface lies a far more complex and uncertain reality. A surge in global energy prices, triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions …

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