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VOTE: Scunthorpe's Corus steelworks could be hit by green legislation

GOING GREEN:  Corus Scunthorpe's dust extractor which has helped the Basic Oxygen Steel-making plant reduce emissions by more than 90 per cent.

THE Scunthorpe steel industry's three main trade unions have urged the Government and the European Union (EU) to reconsider a 30 per cent carbon reduction target.

Community, Unite and GMB leaders fear current climate change and energy policies threatens the jobs of thousands of steelworkers in Scunthorpe and the rest of the UK.

The lobby comes in the wake of a warning...

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People urged to stop smoking in order to help save NHS cash

quit:  Stubbing it out could save the economy millions.

MILLIONS of pounds are going up in smoke each year – and people are being urged to make this the year they kick the habit. NHS Yorkshire And The Humber figures suggest about £24 million is lost...

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Steve's tobacco shop a breath of fresh air for smokers

Some of the unusual tobacco for sale at Harrison's News.

FORTY years after first setting up shop in Grimsby, one long-standing newsagent has revealed the secret to his success. Loyal customers continue to travel from and wide to visit Steve Harrison's store on...

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VOTE: Call to reduce parking fees in Scunthorpe to boost business

Councillor Liz Redfern

A CALL has been made for concessionary car parking schemes for shoppers in Scunthorpe town centre. The proposal was made by Conservative Group leader Councillor Liz Redfern in the wake of the proposals by...

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VOTE: Rescue package planned to save Scunthorpe M&S store

Rescue package planned to save Scunthorpe M&S store

A RESCUE package is to be presented by North Lincolnshire Council to save the Marks & Spencer store in Scunthorpe High Street from closure. The idea was suggested by M&S officials at an hour-long...

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How to cut a deal on a new-build home

How to cut a deal on a new-build home

Sales of new homes are sluggish which is bad news for developers but good news for buyers. Haggle and you could be in line for a bargain

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Nationwide to charge for card use abroad

Nationwide to charge for card use abroad

Nationwide has announced it will axe fee-free use of debit cards abroad - one of the most popular benefits of its current account

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New Virgin banks 'won't offer best buys'

New Virgin banks 'won't offer best buys'

Virgin's move into High Street banking is 'on track' for a 2011 launch but there will be no best buy rates on offer, it has admitted

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Will I save using a prepaid currency card?

Will I save using a prepaid currency card?

I regularly travel to France. Would I save money using a prepaid currency card while I'm there rather than a normal bank card?

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How to avoid card fees while on holiday

How to avoid card fees while on holiday

British holidaymakers are expected to waste £49m this year in unnecessary foreign exchange fees - so how can you avoid this?

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