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Friday, 09 May 2025

BBC News

• UK-US trade deal will save jobs, says JLRThe West Midlands-based car manufacturer welcomed the news of reduced tariffs on exports to the US.
• New Clyde road bridge which lets ships pass opens to trafficThe new Renfrew Bridge is the first road crossing on the river capable of opening to allow large ships to pass.
• US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metalsIt will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

City AM

• Bolt: Uber rival appoints first UK boss Bolt, the Estonian ride-hailing platform, has appointed a new UK boss in a sign of its intention to double down on its second biggest market.

Wales Online

• 2,400 potholes to be fixed on two of Wales' main roadsThe first of 22 major projects is set to get underway with repairs to part of the A470 and A494 in Mold

TaxiPoint

• Heathrow warns London taxi drivers over illegal Newall Road stops with threat of Tag and Boost suspensions Perry RichardsonTaxi drivers operating at Heathrow Airport have been warned of immediate penalties following repeated breaches of stopping regulations on Newall Road, a designated Clearway within the airport perimeter.

Other News Sources

• Could solar car ports save drivers £28 grand?Labour to ask the sector if its worth investing in public car ports to power EVs and local firms