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Theresa May hails Nissans investment as fantastic news for UK post-Brexit

Theresa May hails Nissans investment as fantastic news for UK post-Brexit

Japanese carmaker Nissan has revealed plans to secure 7,000 jobs in Britain, after confirming it will build its new Qashqai model at its Sunderland plant. Prime Minister Theresa May called the decision a very important commitment but did not specifically comment on any sweeteners or deals the government has made with Nissan. Late in September, group chief executive Carlos Ghosn warned that the company would need compensation for any tax barriers that might follow in the wake of the UK leaving the European Union. Oct 27, 2016
Heathrow expansion: Boris Johnson says London runs the risk of becoming a hell of aircraft noise

Heathrow expansion: Boris Johnson says London runs the risk of becoming a hell of aircraft noise

Conservative MP and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is maintaining his disapproving stance on the expansion of Heathrow Airport, and has vowed to continue to do so. He is not the only Conservative MP to go against the governments position, as Zac Goldsmith has pledged to resign as an MP. The government is expected to launch a public consultation on a third runway at Heathrow ahead of a parliamentary vote in the winter of 2017/18. Oct 25, 2016
London airport expansion war explained

London airport expansion war explained

The government has made its long-awaited decision on which airport should expanded, with Heathrow given approval for a third runway.Transport Secretary Chris Grayling made the announcement. The decision could cause a rift in the Conservative party as Foreign Sectary Boris Johnson is opposed to the plans, as well as former mayoral candidate and MP Zac Goldsmith who said he would resign if plans are approved. Oct 25, 2016
26 sailors kept hostage by Somali pirates released after nearly five years

26 sailors kept hostage by Somali pirates released after nearly five years

After nearly five years 26 sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates south of Seychelles have been released. Their period of captivity is one of the longest among hostages seized by pirates in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation. The sailors were held in Dabagala near the town of Harardheere some 400 km (250 miles) northeast of the capital Mogadishu. Harardheere became known as Somalias main pirate base at the height of the crisis. 29 crew members were about the ship but the captain died during the hijacking and two later died of illness in captivity. Oct 24, 2016
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