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Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
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Nissan Leaf production starts in Sunderland
Eve Connor,North East and Cumbriaand Andy Watson,in Sunderland BBC The new Leaf will be built in Sunderland and powered by batteries also manufactured nearby Car manufacturer Nissan has started building its new electric Leaf at its UK factory. The government said it was the first new high-volume car to be built in the country since…
Grants awarded to tackle cost-of-living crisis in Dorset
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