North East set to get metro mayor under 1.4bn devolution deal
Council leaders in the North East have approved a £1.4bn devolution deal which will see seven local authorities represented by a new combined authority.
Famous London markets have been moved to create more jobs
Barking and Dagenham council leader has welcomed plans to relocate historic London markets to a purpose-built site in Dagenham Dock, bringing thousands of jobs to the area.